Danger! 'New Adesanya' Challenges Borrachinha After Brutal Knockout at UFC Belgrade: 'I'm Going to Give Him a Beating'

Borrachinha focused during a fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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If there's one fighter who made the most of the opportunity to perform at UFC Belgrade , that professional was Navajo Stirling . Called up at the last minute to fight at the event held this Saturday (1st), the New Zealander ignored the experience and power of former champion Jan Blachowicz and knocked him out in the first round . As could be expected, the 'new Israel Adesanya ', dreaming of the top of the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), already has his next targets in mind.

In the post-fight interview, Stirling was brief and to the point, not only challenging Khalil Rountree and Paulo Borrachinha , but also exuding confidence in victory. And the New Zealander's attitude is understandable. Israel Adesanya 's friend achieved the biggest victory of his career, thus leaving behind the status of a promising fighter and becoming a reality.

Therefore, since the athlete is undefeated in MMA and should be approaching the top 5 in the category, he has started targeting the duo. Currently, Borrachinha is number four in the ranking, while Rountree is sixth.

"If Rountree or Borrachinha want to fight at the end of the year, you know who to call. I'll beat those guys up," the fighter said while still in the octagon.

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Stirling celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Stirling fighters in MMA

Navajo Stirling , 28, is something of a UFC sensation. The New Zealander began his MMA career in 2022 and made his UFC debut in 2024. Currently, he is ranked tenth in the light heavyweight division.

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In the sport, Stirling built a perfect record, consisting of 11 wins, seven of them by knockout. His main victories were over Ion Cuțelaba and Jan Błachowicz.