Navajo Stirling made a strong impression in his UFC debut, securing a dominant unanimous decision victory over British fighter Tuco Tokkos in Florida.
Despite not achieving the knockout he desired, the 27-year-old Kiwi showcased his diverse skill set, controlling the fight with sharp striking, effective range management, and solid defensive grappling.
Tokkos tested Stirling’s ground game with a few takedowns but was unable to maintain control, allowing Stirling to dictate the pace and inflict significant damage.
With all three judges scoring the fight 30-27 in Stirling’s favor, the rising star capped off a pivotal year in his career with a decisive win.
“It just shows my maturity.”
Navajo Stirling reflects on his victorious UFC debut and he believes he’ll improve after the decision win.#UFCTampa Results, Interviews & More
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#UFCTampa Official Result: Navajo Sterling (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) defeats Tuco Tokkos by Unanimous Decision.
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