Bruno Lopes vs Navajo Stirling — Fight recap

Navajo Stirling stopped Bruno Lopes via KO/TKO in the second round at 4:05, establishing striking dominance throughout their March 28, 2026 matchup. Stirling landed 63 of 119 significant strikes (52%) compared to Lopes's 28 of 63 (44%), controlling the fight's tempo with superior output across all ranges.

Lopes struggled to execute his gameplan, failing on all eight takedown attempts while managing only one minute of control time versus Stirling's 1:31. The decisive blow came when Stirling's power striking—particularly his 30 head strikes and 21 body shots—accumulated damage that Lopes couldn't withstand, resulting in the finish.

Stirling's striking accuracy and willingness to engage in the pocket proved the difference against Lopes's more tentative approach. This victory positions Stirling as a rising threat in the division while Lopes faces questions about his competitive level moving forward.