No. 5 ranked featherweight Aljamain Sterling faced No. 7 Youssef Zalal in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The bout between two top-ranked 145-pound contenders was streamed live on Paramount+. This featherweight matchup held significant implications for the division's title picture, with both fighters looking to solidify their positions among the elite at featherweight. The event marked another UFC Fight Night card at the Las Vegas venue.
