Fight Announcement
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.
UFC 328 will feature a key heavyweight bout between Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes-Acosta. The fight is set for May 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark. Multiple sources confirmed the matchup to MMA Fighting.
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Gavin Tucker has reportedly retired from MMA following the UFC's announcement of a featherweight bout against Doo Ho Choi for the upcoming UFC Fight Night in Winnipeg. The fight was scrapped as Tucker never signed the contract. The event, set for April 18 at Canada Life Centre, marks the UFC's return to the city since 2017.