Aljamain Sterling faces Youssef Zalal in the featherweight main event of UFC Fight Night on April 25 in Las Vegas. This bout is part of the freshly announced 2026 UFC schedule, marking a key matchup in the featherweight division as Sterling continues his run post-bantamweight. Zalal brings momentum from recent wins, challenging Sterling's wrestling and experience. It matters as it could shake up contender spots ahead of bigger cards like UFC 328. Additional bouts like Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo on May 30 in Macao add depth to the calendar. Fans can expect grappling-heavy action and ranking implications.
