Navajo Stirling took another small but not insignificant step forward in his march through the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight division.
The undefeated City Kickboxing prospect outstruck former Legacy Fighting Alliance champion Rodolfo Bellato to a three-round unanimous decision in their featured UFC Fight Night 260 prelim on Saturday at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Scores were 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28.
Stirling (8-0, 3-0 UFC) called upon front kicks to the midsection and the occasional one two, all while surprising the Brazilian with a takedown in the second round.