UFC Vegas 116 took place with Aljamain Sterling defeating Youssef Zalal by unanimous decision (49-45 across all cards) in the main event. In other notable results, Jocelyn Edwards defeated Norma Dumont by unanimous decision, moving into the top five rankings. Ryan Spann scored a knockout victory over Marcus Buchecha in round two at 2:10. The complete card featured thirteen bouts with results including decisions for Rafa Garcia over Alexander Hernandez, Davey Grant over Adrian Luna Martinetti, and Raoni Barcelos over Montel Jackson by split decision. Jackson McVay submitted Cedriques Doumas with a D'Arce choke in the first round.
