Aljamain Sterling is not one to create a ruckus if he can help it. Sterling (26-5) dominantly defeated Youssef Zalal at UFC Fight Night 274 last weekend. Something unusual occurred at the pre-fight press conference that captured the attention of fans and pundits.

After defeating Youssef Zalal by lopsided decision in the main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night, Aljamain Sterling is ready for his title shot. The former bantamweight champion joined "Deep Waters" on Monday to make his case for a shot at 145-pound champion Alexander Volkanovski.

"Funk Master" may have earned a unanimous decision, but recognizes his positioning in the 145-pound division.

Aljamain Sterling eyes title shot but admits Movsar Evloev deserves it more, showing respect while outlining his own championship ambitions.

A former UFC champion and fast-rising contender collide on Saturday. Relevancy and bragging rights are on the line between top featherweight grapplers Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal at UFC Fight Night at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) updated its official rankings in the wake of the UFC Vegas 116 mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which took place last Sat. night (April 25, 2026) at the promotion’s Meta Apex facility in Las Vegas,

Aljamain Sterling rose to #4 in the UFC featherweight rankings after defeating Youssef Zalal, and Joselyne Edwards jumped to #3 in women’s bantamweight after beating Norma Dumont. Sterling’s win stopped Zalal’s five-fight streak, while Edwards ended ...

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