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Next Fight
UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez
vs Jan Blachowicz · Aug 1, 2026
Tale of the Tape
Age
28
Height
6' 4"
Reach
79"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
New Zealand
Key Stats
100%
Win Rate
60%
Finish Rate
6
KO/TKO Wins
0
Submission Wins
3
Title Fight Wins
10
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Navajo Stirling holds the #15 spot at light heavyweight, flying the flag for New Zealand — and rankings that high aren't given away, they're taken.
On the feet he's a problem: 6.24 significant strikes a minute at 57% accuracy, and 60% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him. Add a 79" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.
He arrives on a 5-fight win streak — most recently Ion Cutelaba, KO/TKO (Punches) R2. Streaks like that don't stay unnoticed for long.
Next up: Jan Blachowicz at UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez on August 1, 2026. Circle the date.
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