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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.
Movsar Evloev remained undefeated with a majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy in the main event of UFC Fight Night at The O2 in London on March 21, 2026. The competitive featherweight clash went the full five rounds, with Evloev earning scores of 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47. The event featured several standout performances across the 13-fight card.
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Cub Swanson, a veteran featherweight fighter, has announced that his upcoming fight at UFC 327 will mark the end of his professional career. The 42-year-old will face Nate Landwehr on April 11 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Swanson's management confirmed the retirement via Instagram.