UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Morocco
Panama
R3, 5:00
Brazil
Mexico
R3, 5:00
England
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Ecuador
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:10
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:14
Performance of the Night
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Chile
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$100k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$100,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night ($100,000 each): Davey Grant and Adrián Luna Martinetti earned $100,000 each for their blistering bantamweight war featuring 261 combined significant strikes.
Performance of the Night ($100,000 each): Ryan Spann collected $100,000 for his second-round heavyweight knockout of Marcus Buchecha; Jackson McVey secured $100,000 for his slick first-round brabo / D’Arce choke submission over Sedriques Dumas.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Bonus Payout Distribution
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*Official contracted fighter purses and base payouts are not released publicly by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) under current state disclosure rules. Figures shown reflect confirmed post-fight performance bonuses awarded by the UFC ($100,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night). Undisclosed purse figures are marked with — in accordance with official reporting guidelines.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal featured 11 decision outcomes across 13 bouts, tying UFC 263 (June 2021) for the all-time UFC record for the most decision fights at a single event.
The promotion awarded double-rate $100,000 performance bonuses for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night, distributing $400,000 in total performance incentives across four fighters.
Former bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling dictated 25 minutes of action against Youssef Zalal, compiling 13 minutes and 49 seconds of ground control and completing 6 takedowns.
Moving up from light heavyweight, Ryan Spann notched his first career heavyweight Octagon finish by knocking out ADCC world champion Marcus Buchecha at 2:10 of Round 2.
Davey Grant and Adrián Luna Martinetti engaged in an all-out 15-minute striking duel, landing 261 combined significant strikes to take home $100,000 Fight of the Night honors.
Jackson McVey recorded the solitary submission finish across 13 bouts, submitting Sedriques Dumas via brabo / D’Arce choke at 2:14 of Round 1 to secure a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Accepting the assignment on just six days’ notice in a bantamweight showcase, Cody Durden went a perfect 5-for-5 on takedown attempts to sweep the scorecards over Jafel Filho.
New Zealand prospect Michelle Montague preserved her undefeated professional record, racking up 10 minutes and 14 seconds of control time to defeat former title challenger Mayra Bueno Silva.
39-year-old Brazilian veteran Raoni Barcelos established 7:45 of control time and landed 6 takedowns to hand knockout artist Montel Jackson a split-decision defeat.
Rafa Garcia displayed stifling pressure and crisp boxing over Alexander Hernandez, completing 4 takedowns and landing 59 significant strikes in a dominant 30-27 decision.
Talita Alencar and Julia Polastri went toe-to-toe over 15 minutes, uncorking 341 total strikes in a high-paced curtain-raiser that Alencar clinched via unanimous decision.
With 11 fights going the distance and only two early stoppages, UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal saw 62 rounds and over 4 hours of live Octagon combat inside the Meta APEX.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal take place?
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal (also known as UFC Fight Night 274 and UFC Vegas 116) took place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Valley).
Who won the main event between Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal?
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling defeated Youssef Zalal via unanimous decision (49–45, 49–45, 49–45) across five rounds in their featherweight headliner.
Who won the co-main event between Norma Dumont and Joselyne Edwards?
Panama’s Joselyne Edwards upset Norma Dumont via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) in a three-round women’s bantamweight clash.
Did UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal break the UFC record for most decisions?
Yes. The event featured 11 decision bouts out of 13 total fights, tying UFC 263 for the most decisions in a single event in UFC promotional history.
Who received post-fight bonus awards at UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal?
Elevated $100,000 bonuses were awarded to Davey Grant vs. Adrián Luna Martinetti (Fight of the Night), and Ryan Spann and Jackson McVey (Performance of the Night).
How did Ryan Spann defeat Marcus Buchecha?
Ryan Spann defeated ADCC world champion Marcus Buchecha via KO (punches) at 2:10 of Round 2, winning a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus in his heavyweight debut.
What was the only submission finish on the card?
Jackson McVey secured the lone submission of the night by choking Sedriques Dumas via brabo / D’Arce choke at 2:14 of Round 1.
Who won the Fight of the Night between Davey Grant and Adrián Luna Martinetti?
England’s Davey Grant defeated Adrián Luna Martinetti via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round slugfest that earned both men $100,000.
Did Michelle Montague stay undefeated?
Yes. New Zealand’s Michelle Montague improved to 8-0-0 by defeating former title challenger Mayra Bueno Silva via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) with over 10 minutes of control time.
How did Cody Durden perform on six days’ notice against Jafel Filho?
Stepping in on just six days’ notice, Cody Durden went a perfect 5-for-5 on takedowns to defeat Jafel Filho via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27).
Who won the fight between Raoni Barcelos and Montel Jackson?
Veteran Raoni Barcelos defeated Montel Jackson via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28), relying on 6 takedowns and nearly 8 minutes of control time.
What was the original main event for this card?
A welterweight bout between Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley was originally scheduled to headline the event before being re-scheduled to UFC 328 two weeks later.
How many stoppage finishes occurred at UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal?
The event saw only 2 finishes across 13 fights (one knockout by Ryan Spann and one submission by Jackson McVey).
What cage size was used for this event?
The event was held inside the smaller 25-foot Octagon enclosure at the Meta APEX facility in Enterprise, Nevada.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal broadcast?
The entire 13-fight card streamed live exclusively on Paramount+ across the United States.
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