Match Analysis: Navajo Stirling vs Rodolfo Bellato – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-27
- Time: 1:40 AM UTC
- Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
Game Overview
Undefeated New Zealand prospect Navajo Stirling faces Brazilian KO artist Rodolfo Bellato in a prelims light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 260. Stirling (27 years old) boasts a 7-0 professional record and excels in wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and striking accuracy, training at City Kickboxing. Bellato brings experience and knockout power, presenting a notable step-up in competition for Stirling.
Key Factors to Consider
- Stirling's performance is marked by balanced skills—high striking volume (5+ significant strikes/min) at 56% accuracy, combined with strong grappling. Bellato is a powerful striker noted for KO ability but less detailed statistical data is available on his grappling or striking volume.
- No prior head-to-head matches between Stirling and Bellato, making this fight a first-time encounter.
- No reported injuries for either fighter leading into the match.
- The fight takes place in Perth, which may favor Stirling slightly due to timezone and crowd familiarity given his New Zealand origin proximity; Bellato travels from Brazil. Fight is on prelims card, potentially adding pressure to both fighters aiming to impress.
- Stirling aims to maintain his undefeated streak and continue climbing division ranks, motivated by his recent career momentum. Bellato seeks to capitalize on the opportunity to upset a rising star and revive his own trajectory.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Navajo Stirling: -245, Rodolfo Bellato: 200 | Navajo Stirling | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Spread | Navajo Stirling -7.5: -115, Rodolfo Bellato +7.5: -115 | Navajo Stirling to win by more than 7.5 strikes/points | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Over/under | Over 1.5 rounds: -180, Under 1.5 rounds: 140 | Over 1.5 rounds | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Navajo Stirling -1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 1.5 6% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 1.5 at 6% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 10.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Navajo Stirling is predicted to win by decision or late TKO due to his technical striking, grappling ability, and undefeated momentum, though Bellato's KO threat makes an upset possible in early rounds.
Predicted Score: Navajo Stirling wins by unanimous decision or TKO around round 3 or 4