Aljamain Sterling defeated Youssef Zalal by unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-45) in the UFC Vegas 116 main event. In the co-main event, Jocelyn Edwards earned a unanimous decision over Norma Dumont (29-28, 29-28, 30-27). Other notable results included Rafa Garcia defeating Alexander Hernandez unanimously, Davey Grant outpointing Adrian Luna Martinetti, and Raoni Barcelos edging Montel Jackson by split decision. Ryan Spann knocked out Marcus Buchecha in round two at 2:10, while Jackson McVay submitted Cedriques Dumas with a D'arce choke at 2:14 of the first round.
