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UFC Fight Night Results: Sterling Dominates Zalal — April 25, 2026

MMA Recap · Saturday, April 25, 2026

A former champion made his case for a title shot. Here is the recap of UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal from the Las Vegas APEX.

Main event: Sterling dominates Zalal

Former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling put on a grappling masterclass at featherweight, sweeping the cards 49-45 across the board against Youssef Zalal behind 230 strikes, six takedowns, and nearly 14 minutes of control time.

Around the card

Joselyne Edwards outworked Norma Dumont in a key bantamweight bout, and Rafa Garcia took a unanimous decision over Alexander Hernandez.

The mindset takeaway

Sterling wins by imposing his A-game until the opponent cannot answer it. Dominance isn't loud; it's the relentless application of what you do best.

Sources

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