Sterling vs. Zalal headlines UFC Fight Night April 25

Aljamain Sterling faces Youssef Zalal in the main event of UFC Fight Night on April 25, 2026, at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The former bantamweight champion Sterling (25-5-0), ranked No. 5 at featherweight, meets No. 7-ranked Zalal (18-5-1) in a grappler showcase. This bout streams live on Paramount+ with prelims at 5 PM ET and main card at 8 PM ET. A win could propel either into title contention in the stacked featherweight division. The event highlights UFC's busy spring schedule amid division reshuffles.