Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal displayed their current fighting shape before their bout at UFC Vegas 116 this weekend. Sterling, ranked fifth in the division, aims to compete for the title and has only suffered two losses in the past eight years: a decision loss to Movsar Evloev and a TKO defeat to Sean O'Malley. Zalal is riding a five-fight winning streak since returning to the UFC, with four finishes, and currently sits at number seven in the rankings. The matchup represents a significant opportunity for both fighters to advance their title aspirations.
