Aljamain Sterling defeated Youssef Zalal by unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-45) in the main event. Jocelyn Edwards scored a major upset by defeating third-ranked Norma Dumont via unanimous decision, extending her winning streak to five fights and entering the top-5 rankings. Rafa Garcia defeated Alexander Hernandez by unanimous decision, continuing his strong run with a third consecutive victory. Other notable results included Ryan Spann's knockout victory over Marcus Buchecha in round two, and Jackson McVay's first-round D'Arce choke submission of Cedriques Doumas.
Aljamain Sterling headlined UFC Vegas 116 on April 26, 2026, grinding out a dominant unanimous decision over Youssef Zalal, with all three judges scoring the bout 49-45. The card also produced a significant upset in the women's featherweight division when Jocelyn Edwards defeated third-ranked Norma Dumont by unanimous decision.
Sterling controlled the main event from start to finish, taking a lopsided verdict across all five rounds. The former bantamweight champion has long been recognized as one of the most technically complete fighters in the sport, and Saturday's performance reinforced his continued relevance at the top of his division.
Edwards' win was the headline-stealing result of the evening. By defeating Dumont, who entered the bout ranked third at women's featherweight, Edwards extended her winning streak to five consecutive fights and earned a place inside the division's top five. The victory immediately reshapes the featherweight landscape and positions Edwards as a genuine contender.
In a lightweight contest, Rafa Garcia picked up his third straight victory by outpointing Alexander Hernandez over the full duration of their fight. Hernandez, a 33-year-old American fighting out of Factory X, carries an 18-9 record and is known for his output, averaging 4.31 significant strikes landed per minute. Garcia's decision win further establishes him as a fighter building real momentum in a crowded division.
Why it matters
- Edwards' upset of the third-ranked Dumont forces an immediate reshuffle of the women's featherweight rankings.
- Garcia's three-fight winning streak makes him a credible threat to ranked lightweights in the near future.
- Ryan Spann's second-round knockout of Marcus Buchecha and Jackson McVay's first-round D'Arce choke of Cedriques Doumas add further finishing performances to a card that delivered across multiple divisions.
