Aljamain Sterling defeats Zalal, calls out featherweight top contenders

Aljamain Sterling secured a victory over Javid Zalal at a recent UFC event and immediately issued callouts to the top-ranked fighters in the featherweight division. The event featured 11 decisions in 13 total fights, with the Grant-Martinetti bout being one of the few considered exciting. Sterling's dominant performance positions him for a potential high-profile matchup in the 145-pound weight class. The former bantamweight champion continues his featherweight campaign following his move up in weight. Sterling is actively seeking to establish himself among the elite at featherweight.