UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal

Aljamain Sterling

Aljamain Sterling is a highly decorated mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Featherweight division, holding a professional record of 25-5-0. Known for his elite grappling and high-pressure wrestling, the United States representative formerly held the UFC Bantamweight Championship. In his most recent bout in August 2025, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Brian Ortega. This followed a decision loss to Movsar Evloev and a successful featherweight debut against Calvin Kattar.

Youssef Zalal

Youssef Zalal is a Moroccan featherweight competitor in the UFC with a professional record of 18-5-1. Known as "The Moroccan Devil," he utilizes a highly technical striking game paired with a sophisticated submission arsenal. He is currently on an impressive winning streak, most recently securing a first-round armbar victory over Josh Emmett. This followed a unanimous decision win against Calvin Kattar and three consecutive submission finishes over Jack Shore, Jarno Errens, and Billy Quarantillo.

Norma Dumont

Norma Dumont is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Bantamweight division. Holding a professional record of 13-2-0, she utilizes a strong foundation in Sanda and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She is currently on a significant six-fight winning streak. In her most recent performances, she secured a split decision victory over Ketlen Vieira in November 2025, followed by unanimous decision wins against Irene Aldana, Germaine de Randamie, Chelsea Chandler, and Karol Rosa.

Joselyne Edwards

Joselyne Edwards is a Panamanian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Bantamweight division. Standing 5'8" with a 70-inch reach, she holds a professional record of 17-6-0. Known for her aggressive striking and evolving grappling game, she is currently on a four-fight win streak. In her most recent performances, she secured a submission victory over Nora Cornolle, a first-round knockout against Priscila Cachoeira, and a first-round finish of Chelsea Chandler.

Rafa García

Rafa García is a Mexican lightweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, holding a professional record of 18 wins and 4 losses. Known for his high-volume striking and relentless grappling, he has established himself as a durable and technically skilled competitor. In his most recent outing, he secured a third-round victory over Jared Gordon via elbows. Prior to that, he earned a unanimous decision win against Vinc Pichel, building on a momentum of two consecutive victories.

Alexander Hernandez

Alexander Hernandez is a versatile American mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division of the UFC. He holds a professional record of 18 wins and 8 losses. Known for his explosive wrestling and powerful striking, he is currently on a four-fight winning streak. His most recent performances include a second-round knockout of Diego Ferreira, a first-round finish of Chase Hooper, and decision victories over Kurt Holobaugh and Austin Hubbard.

Davey Grant

Davey Grant is a British bantamweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC. Known for his aggressive, fan-friendly style and technical grappling, he holds a professional record of 15 wins and 8 losses. His recent performances include a submission loss to Charles Jourdain and consecutive unanimous decision victories over Da'Mon Blackshear and Ramon Taveras. Grant is celebrated for his resilience and his ability to finish fights using a wide variety of striking and submission techniques.

Adrian Luna Martinetti

Adrian Luna Martinetti is an Ecuadorian bantamweight mixed martial artist with a record of 17 wins and 1 loss. Standing 5'8" with a 71-inch reach, he is known for a versatile finishing ability, utilizing both explosive striking and technical grappling. He currently maintains a 15-fight winning streak. His most recent victory was a unanimous decision win against Mark Vologdin in October 2025 at Dana White's Contender Series, which followed a first-round win over Jesus Flores.

Montel Jackson

Montel Jackson is an American mixed martial artist competing in the Bantamweight division of the UFC, holding a professional record of 13-3-0. Standing 5'10" with an exceptional 75.5-inch reach, he is known for his powerful striking and effective wrestling. His recent performances include a hard-fought split decision against Deiveson Figueiredo, a unanimous decision victory over Daniel Marcos, and a lightning-fast 18-second knockout win against Da'Mon Blackshear.

Raoni Barcelos

Brazil's Raoni Barcelos is a veteran bantamweight in the UFC with a professional record of 21-5-0. Standing 5'7" with a matching reach, he is highly regarded for his well-rounded skill set that blends elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with technical, high-pressure striking. He is currently on a four-fight winning streak, most recently securing unanimous decision victories over Ricky Simón, Cody Garbrandt, and Payton Talbott, following a submission win against Cristian Quiñonez.

Marcus Buchecha

Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida is a heavyweight fighter from Brazil with a professional record of 5 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. A legendary figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with multiple world championships, he transitioned to MMA to compete in ONE Championship and the UFC. His grappling-heavy style is highly effective, as seen in his most recent performances: a unanimous draw against Kennedy Nzechukwu in December 2024 and a first-round submission victory over Amir Aliakbari.

Ryan Spann

Ryan Spann is a veteran Mixed Martial Arts athlete competing in the Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight divisions of the UFC. Standing 6'5" with a 79-inch reach, he holds a professional record of 23 wins and 11 losses. He is recognized for his explosive power and dangerous submission game, particularly his signature guillotine choke. In his most recent outing at UFC 318, he secured a first-round submission victory over Łukasz Brzeski, bouncing back from a loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta.

Rodolfo Vieira

Rodolfo Vieira is a Brazilian middleweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11 wins and 4 losses. Competing in the UFC, he is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners to ever transition to MMA. His fighting style centers on elite grappling and submission expertise. In his recent outings, he faced Bo Nickal in November 2025, following a unanimous decision victory over Tresean Gore in August 2025.

Eric McConico

Eric McConico is a United States middleweight fighter with a professional record of 11-4-1. Competing in the UFC, he is known for a well-rounded skill set and a 77-inch reach. In his most recent outing in April 2026, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Rodolfo Vieira. His recent UFC run also includes a split decision win against Cody Brundage and a first-round submission victory via rear naked choke against Jarome Hatch at Tuff-N-Uff 138.

Sedriques Dumas

Sedriques Dumas is an American middleweight competitor with a professional record of 10-4-0. Standing 6'2" with a significant 79-inch reach, he utilizes a kickboxing foundation to manage distance and control the pace of his bouts. Competing in the UFC, his recent career includes a submission loss to Donte Johnson in November 2025 and a defeat against Michał Oleksiejczuk in April 2025. Previously, he earned a unanimous decision victory over Denis Tiuliulin in August 2024.

Jackson McVey

Jackson McVey is a United States middleweight fighter with a professional record of 7-2-0. Competing in the UFC, he is known for his significant 6'4" frame and a dangerous submission game. In his most recent outing at UFC Fight Night in April 2026, he secured a first-round victory over Sedriques Dumas via D'arce choke. Prior to this, he faced setbacks against Zach Reese and Brunno Ferreira but previously built momentum with dominant first-round finishes in LFA.

Mayra Bueno Silva

Mayra Bueno Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Bantamweight division with a professional record of 10-6-1. Known for her aggressive submission game and striking, she stands 5'6" with a 66.5-inch reach. In her most recent outings, she faced Jacqueline Cavalcanti and Jasmine Jasudavicius, both resulting in unanimous decision losses. These followed a doctor stoppage against Macy Chiasson and a title bout against Raquel Pennington.

Michelle Montague

Michelle Montague is an undefeated New Zealand fighter competing in the bantamweight division with a record of 7-0-0. Standing 5'9", she is known for her elite grappling and submission skills, particularly her rear-naked choke. She recently secured a unanimous decision victory over Luana Carolina at UFC Fight Night in September 2025. Prior to that, she achieved a string of first and second-round submission wins against Marilia Morais, Karolina Sobek, and Abby Montes.

Jafel Filho

Jafel Filho is a Brazilian flyweight contender in the UFC with a professional record of 17-4-0. Standing 5'7" with a 68.5-inch reach, he is a highly skilled submission specialist known for his finishing ability on the ground. His recent performances include a first-round kimura victory over Clayton Carpenter and a submission win against Ode Osbourne. Since joining the UFC, he has consistently demonstrated high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and tactical composure.

Cody Durden

Cody Durden is a versatile American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, holding a professional record of 18-10-1. Standing 5'7" with a background in wrestling, he is known for his high-pressure grappling and relentless pace. In his most recent outing in April 2026, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Jafel Filho. This win followed a series of challenging bouts against Nyamjargal Tumendemberel, Allan Nascimento, Jose Ochoa, and Joshua Van.

Francis Marshall

Francis Marshall is a United States featherweight competitor with a professional record of 9-3-0. Standing 5'9" with a 72-inch reach, he is known for a well-rounded MMA style that blends effective grappling with technical striking. In his most recent outing in February 2026, he secured a first-round victory over Erik Silva via rear-naked choke. This followed a split decision loss to Mairon Santos and a split decision victory over Dennis Buzukja.

Lucas Brennan

Lucas Brennan is a highly skilled American featherweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11-2-0. Standing 5'10" with a 71-inch reach, he is widely recognized for his elite grappling and submission prowess. His recent performances showcase his dominance on the ground, securing back-to-back first-round rear naked choke victories against Joshua Weems in October 2025 and Austin Coleman in May 2025. He also holds a notable knockout victory over Weber Almeida in Bellator.

Max Griffin

Max Griffin is an American mixed martial artist competing in the Welterweight division of the UFC. He holds a professional record of 20 wins and 12 losses, known for his well-rounded skill set and powerful striking. In his most recent outings, he dropped a split decision to Chris Curtis in July 2025 and a submission to Michael Chiesa in December 2024. Prior to these bouts, he secured a hard-fought split decision victory over Jeremiah Wells in February 2024.

Victor Valenzuela

Victor Valenzuela is a Chilean welterweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 12 wins and 4 losses. Standing 5'9" with a 71.5-inch reach, he is known for an aggressive and powerful finishing style. His recent performances include a first-round victory over Bruce Whitehead via knee at Fury FC 105 and a TKO win against Dustin Parrish at LFA 180. He also secured a notable second-round knockout victory over veteran Shinsho Anzai in 2023.

Talita Alencar

Talita Alencar is a Brazilian strawweight fighter competing in the UFC with a professional record of 7-1-1. A world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist, she effectively utilizes her elite grappling skills to control opponents and hunt for finishes. In her most recent outing in November 2025, she secured a submission victory over Ariane Carnelossi via rear-naked choke. This followed a unanimous decision win against Vanessa Demopoulos in April 2025, extending her current winning streak to two.

Julia Polastri

Julia Polastri is a Brazilian strawweight competing in the UFC with a professional record of 14 wins and 6 losses. Standing 5'2" with a 63-inch reach, she is recognized for her aggressive striking and finishing ability. In her recent competitive run, she secured a notable third-round knockout victory over Karolina Kowalkiewicz via head kick and punches in October 2025 and earned a split decision win against Cory McKenna in 2024.