Aljamain Sterling faces Youssef Zalal in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Sterling, a former bantamweight champion, is looking to continue his success in the featherweight division.
Key points
Aljamain Sterling faces Youssef Zalal in UFC Fight Night main event
Event takes place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas
Sterling is a former bantamweight champion
Sterling has a 2-1 record in featherweight after moving up
Zalal is competing against a former champion
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A former champion takes center stage in the main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. That main event sees former bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling face Youssef Zalal in a featherweight fight.
Sterling won the bantamweight title with a disqualification win over Petr Yan at UFC 259 in 2021, making him the first UFC fighter to win a championship by disqualification. Any doubts over Sterling's championship quality were erased after defeating Yan in the rematch before picking up wins over former champions T.J. Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo.
Sterling lost the title to Sean O'Malley in 2023 before moving up to featherweight, where he has gone 2-1, most recently defeating former title challenger Brian Ortega.
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Zalal's path to Saturday's main event has been interesting, debuting with the UFC in 2020 and winning his first three fights in the Octagon before a 0-3-1 run saw him cut from the promotion. Three first-round wins on the regional scene saw Zalal get a second crack in the Octagon, where he has won five consecutive bouts, four by submission.
Below is how you can catch all the action on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
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Q&A
What time does UFC Fight Night featuring Sterling vs. Zalal start?
UFC Fight Night featuring Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal starts on Saturday at a specified time, typically in the evening.
Where can I watch UFC Fight Night Sterling vs. Zalal live?
You can watch UFC Fight Night Sterling vs. Zalal live on Paramount+.
What is Aljamain Sterling's recent fight history?
Aljamain Sterling has a recent record of 2-1 in the featherweight division, including a win over former title challenger Brian Ortega.
Who did Aljamain Sterling lose his bantamweight title to?
Aljamain Sterling lost his bantamweight title to Sean O'Malley in 2023.
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**Date:**April 25 | Start time: 5 p.m. ET (prelims) | 8 p.m. PT (main card) Location: Meta APEX -- Las Vegas Stream:Paramount+ (subscribe now for as low as $8.99 per month)
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UFC Fight Night card, odds
Odds via DraftKings
Favorite
Underdog
Weightclass
Youssef Zalal -130
Aljamain Sterling +110
Featherweight
Norma Dumont -245
Joselyne Edwards +200
Women's bantamweight
Alexander Hernandez -130
Rafa Garcia +110
Lightweight
Davey Grant -135
Adrian Luna Martinetti +114
Bantamweight
Montel Jackson -175
Ranoi Barcelos +145
Bantamweight
Marcus Buchecha -148
Ryan Spann +124
Heavyweight
What is the UFC event schedule in 2026?
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