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Aljamain Sterling Lands Youssef Zalal Fight After Calling for Contender Matchup

Sterling will face Zalal at UFC Vegas 116 on April 25, a featherweight clash matching two recent winners. The former bantamweight champion beat Brian Ortega by decision in August 2025 after earlier wins over Calvin Kattar and a loss to Movsar Evloev. Zalal rides an eight-fight streak, highlighted by victories over Josh Emmett, Kattar, and Jack Shore.