Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal face off ahead of Saturday bout

Former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal completed their pre-fight staredown ahead of their scheduled contest. The face-off photo was released by the UFC as part of the standard promotional buildup for the event. The post asks fans to predict the winner of the matchup. Details about the specific event date and location are limited in this announcement, though it indicates the fight is set for the following day. This represents a significant matchup as Sterling continues his career after his time as champion.