Zalal vs Sterling is scheduled to happen Saturday, April twenty fifth, on the Meta Apex in Las Vegas (Nevada, United States), in a 5-round featherweight (145 lbs, 66 kg) bout; it’s the essential occasion of the night of the UFC Vegas 116 (also referred to as UFC Struggle Evening 274). Watch the video and fee this battle!
Aljamain Sterling file
The black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and former Ufc Bw champ Aljamain Sterling entered this battle with an expert mma file of 25-5-0 (44% ending fee) and he’s ranked because the No.5 featherweight on the earth.He misplaced to Movsar Evloev in 2024 (Aljamain Sterling vs Movsar Evloev) however then he beat Brian Ortega in 2025 (Aljamain Sterling vs Brian Ortega).
Youssef Zalal file
His opponent, the black belt in Bjj Youssef Zalal, has an official file of 18-5-1 (78% ending fee) and he entered because the No.9 within the featherweight division.He misplaced three consecutive fights between 2020 and 2021, the final one with Sean Woodson, then he has collected one draw and eight victories defeating Jack Shore, Calvin Kattar (Calvin Kattar vs Youssef Zalal) and Josh Emmett in his final three (Josh Emmett vs Youssef Zalal).
Struggle card
Right here is the UFC Vegas 116 full battle card (we’re going to replace it after the weigh-in):MAIN CARD (stay on Paramount+)Aljamain Sterling vs Youssef ZalalNorma Dumont vs Joselyne EdwardsAlexander Hernandez vs Rafa GarciaDavey Grant vs Juan Adrian Luna MartinettiMontel Jackson vs Raoni BarcelosRyan Spann vs Marcus Almeida
PRELIMINARY CARD (stay on Paramount+)Rodolfo Vieira vs Eric McConicoSedriques Dumas vs Jackson McveyMichelle Montague vs Mayra Bueno SilvaJafel Filho vs Cody DurdenFrancis Marshall vs Lucas BrennanMax Griffin vs Victor ValenzuelaJulia Polastri vs Talita Alencar
Pre-fight press convention
Watch totally free the UFC Vegas 116 pre-fight press convention, that includes Youssef Zalal and Aljamain Sterling!
Weigh-in
Watch the movies of UFC Vegas 116: Sterling vs Zalal weigh-in and faceoffs from the official Ufc Youtube channel!
Full battle video / highlights
Right here we’re going to put up a choice of the most effective movies in regards to the bout Aljamain Sterling vs Youssef Zalal as quickly because the match ends. When you’ve got seen the total battle you’ll be able to fee it on the backside of this put up. (All movies are hosted on free video platforms equivalent to Youtube, Dailymotion, Fb, and so forth. and never uploaded by AllTheBestFights.com)
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Outcome
Who received Sterling vs Zalal battle?
Aljamain Sterling defeated Youssef Zalal by way of unanimous choice. Scores had been 49–45, 49–45, 49–45.
Put up-fight interview
Hear the phrases of the winner or the 2 fighters after their bout, right here is the UFC Vegas 116 post-fight octagon interview of Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal.
Put up-fight press convention
Watch and hear the official UFC Vegas 116 post-fight press convention video, headlined by the principle occasion Youssef Zalal and Aljamain Sterling (free stay stream from the UFC – Final Preventing Championship Youtube channel).
Bonus awards
UFC Vegas 116 Struggle of the Evening: Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna MartinettiUFC Vegas 116 Efficiency of the Evening: Ryan Spann, Jackson McVey
