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, a former bantamweight champion, continues his run at 145 lbs, while Zalal aims to climb the rankings. This matchup highlights Sterling's division switch and potential impact on featherweight contenders. A win for Sterling could position him for top-10 contention. The event streams on Paramount+ and sets the stage for busier May cards. It matters as early 2026 action tests cross-division moves.