LAS VEGAS – Navajo Stirling is ready for the big stage after Dana White’s Contender Series 71. Stirling (5-0) knocked out Phillip Latu (6-2) with a thunderous left hand Tuesday in their light heavyweight bout at the UFC Apex to earn a UFC contract. City Kickboxing’s Stirling said nerves were a non-factor, and he felt right where he belonged in the octagon. “It’s all a part of my dream that’s going as I planned it,” Stirling told MMA Junkie and other reporters Tuesday at a post-fight news conference. “I feel like I’m meant to be here
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DWCS 71 winner Navajo Stirling: ‘Finally now my dream can commence’ with UFC contract – MMA Junkie