Navajo Stirling vs Phillip Latu — Fight recap

Navajo Stirling defeated Phillip Latu by knockout in the second round at 2:21 on September 10, 2024. Stirling dominated the striking exchanges, landing 52 of 76 significant strikes (68%) while Latu managed only 25 of 49 (51%).

The difference in output was stark—Stirling's leg strikes proved particularly effective, connecting on 21 of 22 attempts, while his head strikes landed at 16 of 32. Stirling scored a knockdown during the onslaught and controlled the cage for 59 seconds before finishing Latu with strikes.

Neither fighter attempted takedowns or submissions, keeping the bout entirely on the feet where Stirling's superior accuracy and volume proved decisive. The victory showcases Stirling's precision striking and leg-kick arsenal, positioning him as a rising threat in his division.