"Stirling, a former bantamweight champion, will be fighting for the first time since August, when he earned a unanimous decision against ex-title challenger Brian Ortega. That puts "Aljo" (or "The Funkmaster," if you prefer) at 2-1 since dropping to featherweight in 2024."
"Zalal, known as "The Moroccan Devil," has quietly amassed a stellar win streak. Now on his second stint with the company, Zalal is riding an eight-fight win streak overall, with five of those victories coming under the UFC banner. That includes wins over Billy Quarantillo, Calvin Kattar, and most recently, a submission of Josh Emmett."
"With the welterweight bout moved, featherweights Aljamain Stirling (25-5) and Youssef Zalal (18-5-1) will face off in a five-round main event at the Meta Apex on April 25, 2026."
UFC Vegas 116 on April 25, 2026, at the Meta Apex will feature featherweights Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal in a five-round main event. Sterling, a former bantamweight champion, returns after earning a unanimous decision against Brian Ortega in August, maintaining a 2-1 record since moving to featherweight in 2024. Zalal, riding an eight-fight win streak with five UFC victories including wins over Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett, competes in his second UFC stint. Sterling ranks #5 and Zalal #7 in featherweight rankings. The event card includes nine total fights across various weight classes.
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