Najavo Stirling targets kickboxer Dustin Jacoby after UFC Fight Night 279 win

Najavo Stirling called out several fighters, including Dustin Jacoby, after his TKO victory over Ion Cutelaba at UFC Fight Night 279 on June 21, 2026. Stirling, now 10-0 in his MMA career and 5-0 in the UFC, expressed interest in facing Jacoby due to his technical striking style as a former Glory kickboxer. Stirling noted the match against Cutelaba was a crucial test in his development, pushing him into unfamiliar situations. The 26-year-old fighter from City Kickboxing in New Zealand feels that Jacoby would present an interesting challenge. He has made it clear he aims to face strong competition moving forward.

• 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Rising UFC contender Najavo Stirling eyes fight vs. fellow kickboxer