Source: Radio New Zealand
Navajo Stirling of the light heavyweight division. www.photosport.nz
New Zealand mixed martial artist Navajo Stirling has made it four wins from four in the UFC with victory over a Brazilian light-heavyweight opponent in Seattle.
Stirling beat Bruno Lopes by technical knockout in the second round to extend his unbeaten record as a professional to nine wins.
It was the first time the 28-year-old has stopped a fight early in the UFC, with his first three wins coming by decision.
Stirling landed a key blow with his right hand and, while Lopes fought on, he was on constant defence as the Kiwi pushed for victory.
Stirling was one of the two fighters from Auckland’s City Kick Boxing gym in action on Sunday.
The other is former middleweight world champion Israel Adesanya, who was to fight American Joe Pyfer.
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