Christopher Reive Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·19 Jun, 2026 04:05 AM3 mins to read‌Navajo Stirling will return to the UFC octagon in Las Vegas this weekend. Photo / Getty ImagesNavajo Stirling will return to the UFC octagon in Las Vegas this weekend. Photo / Getty ImagesIn an ideal world, Navajo Stirling’s map to the top of the UFC’s light heavyweight division would feature plenty of plot points.

The surging Kiwi prospect returns to the UFC octagon on Sunday in Las Vegas in the biggest bout of his career to date, and one that could