UFC Vegas 116 results: Aljamain Sterling dominates Youssef Zalal

At UFC Fight Night 274 on April 26, 2026, Aljamain Sterling (26-5 MMA) defeated Youssef Zalal (18-6-1 MMA) by unanimous decision with scores of 49-45 across all three judges at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Sterling dominated the featherweight bout primarily through his grappling, spending significant time on Zalal's back and employing his signature body triangle while threatening with rear-naked choke attempts. The victory moves Sterling closer to challenging for a featherweight title, having previously defended the UFC bantamweight championship three times.