Navajo Stirling prepares for fight against Ion Cutelaba at UFC Vegas 119

Navajo Stirling is set to face Ion Cutelaba at UFC Fight Night 279 on June 19, 2026. Stirling, who holds an undefeated record of 9-0, most recently stopped Bruno Lopes in the second round in March. As he preps for the matchup at the Meta APEX, Stirling asserts his confidence in his skills and fight IQ, likening himself to AI for his ability to read opponents in the octagon. He aims to establish himself as the top up-and-comer in the light heavyweight division. Cutelaba, with significantly more experience at 20-11-1, poses a challenge, but Stirling remains unfazed by his opponent's experience.

• 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 119's Navajo Stirling likens his fight IQ to AI