I've been very vocal that Navajo Stirling is not who they said he would be. He ins't the killer that we were sold and he definitely needs to clean things up. But even this version of Navajo should be good enough to win here. He will be the much more technical striker, the better range control and good enough takedown defense to avoid being held down. Don't expect a finish or potentially even a dominant performance, but you can expect a technical showcase here. Navajo is the pick.

Navajo Stirling

Navajo Stirling is a former kickboxer who is early in his MMA career. As a kickboxer he does a lot of things you would expect. He has nice combinations, works kicks in well and will invest in the body early. He is not a high volume guy but he does a good job making the strikes he does throw meaningful. If he is inside the pocked he will plum your head and throw up knees if he is on the outside he will keep you at range and stay mobile enough to avoid the takedowns. He is coming off the decision win over Rodolfo Bellato where he was taken down twice

Bruno Lopes

Bruno Lopes is a forward pressure striker who has no problem with volume. He starts technical and throws in combinations but can be sucked into a slug fight where he starts winging from from the hip. He is a solid grappler as well with decent takedowns, heavy top pressure and good ground and pound. He is coming off the quick KO loss to Dustin Jacoby.