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Former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling faces Youssef Zalal in the main event of UFC Fight Night on April 25 in Las Vegas. This featherweight bout kicks off a busy stretch in the 2026 schedule, following recent events like UFC Winnipeg. Sterling, transitioning divisions, meets the surging Zalal in a key matchup for momentum. It impacts the featherweight title picture by potentially elevating the winner toward contenders like Ilia Topuria. The card streams on Paramount+, with more bouts like Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates upcoming. Fans anticipate Sterling's grappling edge vs. Zalal's finishing threat.
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