Fight Club podcast: Navajo Stirling on his high-stakes clash with former champ at UFC Belgrade

Sport Nation  •  July 29th, 2026 3:23 pm
Fight Club podcast: Navajo Stirling on his high-stakes clash with former champ at UFC Belgrade

Navajo Stirling | Photo: Photosport

Don't call it a comeback!
After a FIFA World Cup-enforced hiatus, Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are back in the hot seat with an action-packed episode.
In a wide-ranging catch-up, the lads reflect on the biggest events in the combat world over the past month, including Conor McGregor's sensational flame-out against Max Holloway. What does it mean for his future?
And dialling in directly from Serbia is Kiwi Navajo Stirling, who discusses his high-stakes late notice bout against former champ Jan Blachowicz in Belgrade this weekend. Where does a win over the Polish veteran place him in the light heavyweight division?
Listen to the full episode below:

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