MMA Match Preview: Navajo Stirling (7-0) vs. Rodolfo Bellato (12-2-1, 1 NC)

Venue & Event Details

Event: UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs. Reyes

Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia

Start Time (Main Card): Approx. 7:00 PM AWST (local) / 7:00 AM ET (U.S.)

Broadcast: ESPN+ (U.S.), TNT Sports (UK), UFC Fight Pass (international)

Injury / Availability Report

Navajo Stirling (7–0, City Kickboxing): No reported injuries; cleared for competition. Still seeking his first UFC stoppage win after two decision victories.

Rodolfo “Trator” Bellato (12–2–1, 1 NC): Healthy entering the fight. Looking to rebound after a draw with Jimmy Crute.

Fighter Matchups

Navajo Stirling (27, 6’4”, 205 lbs, 79” reach)

Style: Striker with long frame, City Kickboxing fundamentals.

Strengths: Crisp boxing, high-volume striking (6.43 sig. strikes landed per min), solid takedown defense (78%).

Weaknesses: Still developing fight IQ, hasn’t shown finishing ability at UFC level.

Rodolfo Bellato (29, 6’3”, 205 lbs, 75” reach)

Style: Aggressive striker with grappling chops.

Strengths: High striking accuracy (61%), strong takedown defense (85%), proven finishing power.

Weaknesses: Absorbs a lot of damage (6.0 sig. strikes absorbed per min), defensive lapses.

Recent Form

Navajo Stirling (Last 3):

W – Ivan Erslan (UD)

W – Tuco Tokkos (UD)

W – Contender Series debut (UD)

Note: All wins by decision; still searching for first UFC finish.

Rodolfo Bellato (Last 3):

D – Jimmy Crute (Majority Draw)

W – Ihor Poteria (TKO, R2)

NC – Regional bout overturned

Note: UFC record technically 1–0–1, 1 NC.

Fight History / Series

First-ever meeting between Stirling and Bellato.

Betting Trends

Stirling:

All 7 career wins by decision.

Lands more strikes than he absorbs (6.43 vs. 2.49 per min).

Defends 61% of strikes.

Bellato:

8 of 12 wins by KO/TKO.

Absorbs heavy damage (6.0 sig. strikes absorbed per min).

UFC debut win was a stoppage, but cardio flagged in draw vs. Crute.

FIGHT ODDS

Navajo Stirling                  – 235

Rodolfo Bellato                + 185

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025