The UFC Belgrade co-main event has been reshaped, but Jan Blachowicz is still set to compete on the card. The promotion announced that undefeated prospect Navajo Stirling will step in to face the former champion in the updated matchup.
The change keeps Blachowicz in a prominent spot for the event while giving Stirling a major opportunity against one of the division’s most recognizable names. For the rising contender, the bout represents a significant jump in competition and visibility.
Blachowicz brings veteran experience and past championship credentials into the fight, while Stirling enters with the momentum of an unbeaten record. That contrast adds intrigue to the pairing, with the matchup now framed as a test between proven pedigree and emerging talent.
With the new co-main event now official, attention turns to how the revised fight impacts UFC Belgrade. The card retains a high-profile presence in Blachowicz, and Stirling gets a chance to make a statement on one of the biggest stages of his career.
