Jan Maciej Błachowicz vs Navajo Stirling
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Scheduled Fight
Jan Maciej Błachowicz vs Navajo Stirling — Saturday, 1 August 2026
UFC Belgrade · Paramount+ · Belgrade, Serbia · 5 rounds · light heavyweight
Full Event Details →Jan Maciej Błachowicz
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29-11-2Navajo Stirling
10-0-0Physical Comparison
Navajo Stirling has the height edge at 193cm vs 188cm for Jan Maciej Błachowicz — a 5cm difference that gives Stirling the ability to fight behind range.
The reach belongs to Navajo Stirling — 201cm vs 198cm for Jan Maciej Błachowicz, a 3cm advantage. Stirling can use this to maintain distance and work behind the jab.
Record & Experience
Jan Maciej Błachowicz brings a record of 29-11-2 across 42 professional bouts (69% win rate).Navajo Stirling enters with 10-0-0 from 10 fights (100% win rate).
Jan Maciej Błachowicz has the experience edge with 42 bouts compared to 10 — that's 32 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
In terms of finishing power, Navajo Stirling carries the heavier hands with a 60% stoppage rate vs 31% for Jan Maciej Błachowicz. Stirling is the more dangerous finisher of the two.
Navajo Stirling is unbeaten at 10-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Age & Career Stage
Navajo Stirling is the younger fighter at 28 compared to Jan Maciej Błachowicz's 43 — a 15-year age gap. The younger fighter may have the edge in physical attributes, while Błachowicz relies on veteran savvy and accumulated skill.
Key Factors
Błachowicz's Path to Victory
- • Lean on greater experience (42 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Stirling's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Look for the stoppage (60% KO rate)
- • Higher win percentage (100% vs 69%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Jan Maciej Błachowicz vs Navajo Stirling — FAQ
- What are Jan Maciej Błachowicz's and Navajo Stirling's records?
- Jan Maciej Błachowicz is 29-11-2 (9 KOs). Navajo Stirling is 10-0-0 (6 KOs).
- Who is taller — Jan Maciej Błachowicz or Navajo Stirling?
- Navajo Stirling is taller at 193cm vs 188cm — a 5cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Jan Maciej Błachowicz or Navajo Stirling?
- Navajo Stirling has a longer reach at 201cm vs 198cm — a 3cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Navajo Stirling has the higher KO rate at 60% compared to Jan Maciej Błachowicz's 31%.