Aljamain Sterling Out To Make A Statement

Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling is set to compete in a five-round featherweight main event against contender Youssef Zalal on April 26, 2026. Zalal, ranked No. 7 at featherweight, has won five consecutive fights since returning to the UFC over two years ago, with notable victories over Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett. Sterling has stated he wants to put on a dominant performance to make himself 'undeniable' and position himself for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.