Sterling routs Zalal in UFC main event, eyes featherweight elite
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By Jeff Wagenheim
Published on April 26, 2026.
Aljamain Sterling defeated Youssef Zalal in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, securing a unanimous decision. Sterling, ranked No. 5 in the featherweight division by ESPN, managed to score six takedowns on 11 attempts and control Zalar for 13 minutes, 49 seconds. He also had a 220-61 edge in strikes. All three judges scored the fight 49-45 for Sterling. After the win, Sterling called out the top two featherweights: No. 2-ranked Movsar Evloev and champion Alexander Volkanovski.
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