Sterling and Zalal in shape ahead of UFC Vegas 116 this weekend

Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal are set to fight at UFC Vegas 116 this weekend, with recent photos showing both fighters in current form. Sterling, ranked #5, is aiming for another title shot and has only two losses in the past eight years: a decision loss to Movsar Evloev and a TKO loss to Sean O'Malley. Zalal, ranked #7, has been on an impressive run since returning to the UFC, winning five straight fights with four finishes. The bout represents an important matchup in the division with both fighters looking to climb the rankings. Sterling's experience at the championship level contrasts with Zalal's momentum as a surging contender.