Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal headline UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas

11 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 25

Sterling (25-5) faces Zalal (18-5-1) at Meta APEX, with Zalal returning after five straight UFC wins and a recent submission over Josh Emmett.
Sterling, a former bantamweight champion now 2-1 at featherweight, is a slight underdog to Zalal, who is favored at -130 odds after a strong comeback.
Norma Dumont and Joselyne Edwards also meet in a pivotal women’s bantamweight co-main event, while Sterling’s experience and Zalal’s momentum highlight a compelling main event narrative.

Will Zalal become the first fighter to ever submit the world-class grappler Aljamain Sterling?

How will a win tonight position the victor in the featherweight title picture?

Is age just a number, or will Sterling's gas tank be his downfall tonight?

Will Youssef Zalal's technical striking be enough to exploit the flaws of the 'Funkmaster'?

Could Sterling's 'sloppy' style be the perfect trap for the precise 'Moroccan Devil'?