Featherweight
Aljamain Sterling to face Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116
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Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will headline UFC Vegas 116 against rising featherweight contender Youssef Zalal on April 25, 2026, at the Apex in Las Vegas. The matchup, reported as a potential title eliminator, comes after Sterling expressed frustrations over his booking delays in the division. Zalal enters on an eight-fight win streak, aiming for a shot at the featherweight crown.
Bryce Mitchell will become the first active Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter to compete against a UFC BJJ champion when he meets Mikey Musumeci.
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