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Today's UFC Belgrade event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated light heavyweight bout between Jan Blachowicz and Navajo Stirling.
Blachowicz (29-12-2 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time since his majority draw with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 323 this past December. The former title holder has gone 0-2-2 over his previous four fights, suffering losses to Carlos Ulberg and Alex Pereira during that stretch.
Meanwhile, Navajo Stirling (11-0 MMA) was looking to keep his perfect record intact this afternoon in Serbia. The 28-year-old was most previously seen in action 6 weeks ago, where he scored a second-round TKO victory over Ion Cutelaba (see that here). Prior to that triumph, Stirling was coming off a TKO win against Bruno Lopes this past March.
Today's UFC Belgrade co-main event resulted in a coming out party for the rising contender Navajo Stirling. The undefeated 28-year-old was able to rock Jan Blachowicz with a massive right hand early in the opening round and quickly proceeded to finish the former champion with some nasty punches and elbows. The impressive first-round finish improved Stirling's undefeated record to 11-0 and puts him right into title contention at 205lbs.
Official UFC Belgrade Results: Navajo Stirling def. Jan Blachowicz via TKO (punches and elbows) at 2:56 of Round 1
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Blachowicz vs. Stirling' below:
What a shot by Navajo!!
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 1, 2026
Brutal win, 11-0 for @navajostirling ðŸ‘
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 1, 2026
Dang sterling just cemented himself as a contender
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 1, 2026
That's a statement performance from Navajo Stirling
He's the real deal
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) August 1, 2026
Navajo Stirling is the NOW. Gruesome finish. That's a gnarly cut #UFCBelgrade
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) August 1, 2026
That was an overhand right missile from Stirling
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) August 1, 2026
Who would you like to see Navajo Stirling fight next following his first-round TKO victory over Blachowicz this afternoon in Serbia? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!
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UFC Belgrade video: Navajo Stirling tears through Jan Blachowicz in first round, calls out Khalil Rountree and Paulo Costa
We have you covered for all of today's UFC Belgrade results, including the co-main event between Jan Blachowicz and Navajo Stirling.
Blachowicz (29-11-2 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since his majority draw with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 323 this past December. The former title holder has gone 0-2-2 over his past four fights, suffering losses to Carlos Ulberg and Alex Pereira during that stretch.
Meanwhile, Navajo Stirling (10-0 MMA) will be looking to keep his perfect record intact this afternoon in Serbia. The 28-year-old was most previously seen in action 6 weeks ago, where he scored a second-round TKO victory over Ion Cutelaba (see that here). Prior to that triumph, Stirling was coming off a TKO win against Bruno Lopes this past March.
A HUGE matchup at light heavyweight@JanBlachowicz vs @navajostirling
[ #UFCBelgrade | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/l5qaKtb7em
— UFC (@ufc) August 1, 2026
Round one of the UFC Belgrade co-main event begins and Jan Blachowicz looks to establish his jab. Navajo Stirling with a nice low kick. He lands another. Blachowicz with a jab to the body. A clinch and the former champion throws the youngster to the floor. After a brief moment on the canvas and we are back to standing. Stirling looks for a takedown. Blachowicz defends and lands a big left hook on the break. That appeared to stun the undefeated prospect. Navajo shoots again but is unsuccessful. A big combination from Navajo Stirling and Jan Blachowicz is hurt. The 28-year-old pounces on him with punches and elbows and the former champ is cut and bleeding. Jan Blachowicz goes down. Big ground and pound from Stirling and this one is all over! WOW!
Navajo Stirling 🇳🇿 (11-0) pokonuje w 1 rundzie przez TKO Jana Błachowicza 🇵🇱 (29-12-2) w co-main evencie #UFCBelgrade
Niestety dziÅ› Polska 1:2 Reszta Åšwiata.
pic.twitter.com/RcQVKGV0Ca— Świat MMA (@swiat_mma) August 1, 2026
SHORT NOTICE, NO PROBLEM 😤@NavajoStirling earns the THUNDEROUS TKO victory at #UFCBelgrade!
[ LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/Yg2k5NB9gp
— UFC (@ufc) August 1, 2026
Official UFC Belgrade Results: Navajo Stirling def. Jan Blachowicz via TKO (punches and elbows) at 2:56 of Round 1
Who would you like to see Stirling fight next following his first-round stoppage victory over Blachowicz this afternoon in Serbia? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!
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Pros react after Navajo Stirling TKO's Jan Blachowicz at UFC Belgrade
UFC Belgrade video: Navajo Stirling tears through Jan Blachowicz in first round, calls out Khalil Rountree and Paulo Costa
UFC Belgrade Results: Navajo Stirling stops Jan Blachowicz in Round 1 (Video)
Pros react after Navajo Stirling TKO's Jan Blachowicz at UFC Belgrade
UFC Belgrade video: Navajo Stirling tears through Jan Blachowicz in first round, calls out Khalil Rountree and Paulo Costa
UFC Belgrade Results: Navajo Stirling stops Jan Blachowicz in Round 1 (Video)
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