Sterling faces Zalal in FN main event April 25

Aljamain Sterling faces Youssef Zalal in the main event of UFC Fight Night on April 25 in Las Vegas at featherweight. Sterling, moving up divisions, takes on the surging Zalal in a key matchup to climb rankings. This bout opens a packed 2026 schedule and tests Sterling's adaptability post-bantamweight career. A win could position Sterling for top contention amid featherweight shakeups. Zalal aims to upset and break into elite tier. Post-fight, eyes on potential rankings shift and next booking for victor.