Navajo Stirling decided to get ahead in the war of words before UFC Qatar, scheduled for November 21st. In the main event , the New Zealander faces Jiri Prochazka in a duel that could put him on the path to a title shot. To get into the spirit of the fight, the 'new Adesanya' decided to mock his rival.
In a video posted on social media, Stirling used the nickname 'Czech Samurai' and Prochazka's fame for his unconventional training methods to joke with fans.
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In the images, the New Zealander appears training with a katana while drinking beer and smoking a cigar, in a clear provocation aimed at his opponent's style and personality.
🚨 Navajo Stirling is working on his samurai skills ahead of his fight with Jiri Prochazka 🥷😅
📽 Via ( @navajostirling ) IG 🔹️ pic.twitter.com/ALyKIgCkMY
— FightLuck (@FightluckBet) September 29, 2026
Prochazka and Stirling's history in MMA.
Jiri Prochazka , 33, is one of the most aggressive, savage, and violent fighters in MMA. The Czech fighter began his career in the sport in 2012, stood out in Rizin, and debuted in the UFC in 2020. Competing in the light heavyweight division, 'Denisa' was champion in both the Asian and North American companies in 2022.
Currently, the athlete is ranked third in his weight class in the UFC. In this discipline, Prochazka has built a record of 32 wins, 31 by stoppage (28 by knockout and three by submission), six losses, and one draw. His main victories were over Aleksandar Rakic , Dominick Reyes , Glover Teixeira , Jamahal Hill , Khalil Rountree , Vadim Nemkov , and Volkan Oezdemir.
Navajo Stirling , 28, is something of a UFC sensation. The New Zealander began his MMA career in 2022 and made his UFC debut in 2024. Currently, he is ranked seventh in the light heavyweight division.
In the sport, Stirling built a perfect record, consisting of 11 wins, seven of them by knockout. His main victories were over Ion Cuțelaba and Jan Błachowicz.
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