UFC president Dana White confirmed Aljamain Sterling facing Youssef Zalal in a featherweight main event for UFC Fight Night on April 25 in Las Vegas. Sterling, a former bantamweight champ, tests waters at 145lbs against Zalal, who boasts a 5-0 run with four submissions since returning. This bout anchors a stacked card amid UFC's busy April schedule. It matters for featherweight hierarchy, potentially positioning winner for top contention. Post-fight, eyes on Sterling's division future and Zalal's rise; rematch rumors unlikely but momentum key.
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