Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal Headline High-Stakes Featherweight Event

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to return to Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring an exhilarating main event where former UFC bantamweight champion and current No. 5 ranked featherweight, Aljamain Sterling, will face the No. 7 ranked Youssef Zalal. The co-main event promises another thrilling encounter, with No. 3 ranked bantamweight Norma Dumont squaring off against No. 11 ranked contender Joselyne Edwards.

This highly anticipated UFC Fight Night event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Preliminary fights will begin at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET. Viewers can catch all the action live via streaming platforms.

Main Event Spotlight: Sterling vs. Zalal

Aljamain Sterling (25-5), representing Uniondale, N.Y., is slated for his first bout of the 2026 season, eager to make a significant impact. As a former UFC bantamweight champion, Sterling has cemented his legacy with dominant victories over elite competitors such as Henry Cejudo, T.J. Dillashaw, and Brian Ortega. He now aims to halt Zalal's ascent and continue his quest for a second divisional title.

Youssef Zalal (18-5-1), fighting out of Casablanca, Morocco by way of Englewood, Colo., is determined to deliver a flawless performance. Since joining the Octagon, Zalal has climbed the rankings with impressive wins against formidable opponents including Josh Emmett, Calvin Kattar, and Jack Shore. His focus is now entirely on Sterling, as he seeks the most significant victory of his career by overcoming a former champion.

Co-Main Event: Dumont vs. Edwards

Norma Dumont (13-2), hailing from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is back in action with aspirations to dominate the event. The Brazilian fighter has established her prowess across two divisions, securing notable wins against former champion Germaine de Randamie, Irene Aldana, and Ketlen Vieira. She now looks to further solidify her position at the top of the 135-pound rankings by defeating the surging contender Edwards.

Joselyne Edwards (17-6), representing Panama City, Panama, is aiming for her fifth consecutive victory. Having entered the UFC at 26, Edwards has evolved into a seasoned veteran and formidable competitor, achieving finishes against Nora Cornolle, Priscila Cachoeira, and Chelsea Chandler. Edwards now turns her attention to Dumont, intending to secure another spectacular finish and break into the division’s Top 5.

Additional Bouts on the Card Include:

In a strawweight clash between Dana White’s Contender Series alumni, Talita Alencar (7-1-1, Deerfield Beach, Fla.) faces Julia Polastri (14-5, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil).
Middleweights Rodolfo Vieira (11-4, Orlando, Fla.) and Eric McConico (10-4-1, Phoenix, Ariz.) compete on the preliminary card.
Flyweights and Dana White’s Contender Series contract winners Jafel Filho (17-4, Sento Sé, Bahia, Brazil) and Lucas Rocha (18-2, Coari, Amazonas, Brazil) are set to collide.
Bantamweights No. 14 Montel Jackson (15-3, Milwaukee, Wisc.) and Raoni Barcelos (21-5, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) will face off in an action-packed bout.
A crucial bantamweight encounter pits former title challenger and No. 12 ranked Mayra Bueno Silva (10-6-1, Uberlandia, Minas Gerias, Brazil) against undefeated Michelle Montague (7-0, Coconut Creek, Fla.).
Heavyweight fireworks are anticipated as Allen Frye Jr. (6-1, Wilmington, N.C.) takes on Max Gimenis (6-2, Gaithersburg, Maryland).
Exciting bantamweights Davey Grant (17-8, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England) and Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner Adrian Luna Martinetti (17-1, Guayaquil, Ecuador) are scheduled for a toe-to-toe battle.
A middleweight contest features Jackson McVey (6-2, St. Charles, Mo.) against Dana White’s Contender Series signee Sedriques Dumas (10-4 1 NC, Pensacola, Fla.).