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Sterling vs. Zalal: Bantamweight Clash Set for UFC Fight Night 274

4/21/2026

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Aljamain Sterling (UFC bantamweight) will fight Youssef Zalal (UFC fighter) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 274 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on April 25, 2026.
Sterling is a former bantamweight champion.
Sterling aims for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.
Zalal is a rising contender with a 5-0 record since returning to the UFC.
Zalal seeks to tie Charles Oliveira's submission record.

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Story summary

Aljamain Sterling (UFC bantamweight) will fight Youssef Zalal (UFC fighter) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 274 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on April 25, 2026.
Sterling is a former bantamweight champion.
Sterling aims for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.
Zalal is a rising contender with a 5-0 record since returning to the UFC.
Zalal seeks to tie Charles Oliveira's submission record.