Summary
aljamain sterling e Youssef Zalal They will face each other at UFC Vegas 116. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage.
The Ultimate returns to the Meta Apex on Saturday night (25) to promote a very interesting event for fans of the world's largest MMA organization. The main fight brings to the public a legitimate duel of generations. Former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg), aljamain sterling He tries to maintain his winning streak in the higher weight class against the Moroccan. Youssef Zalal, seven years younger and coming off a great winning streak in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg).
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- UFC (@ufc) April 24, 2026
Brazil in the octagon
Norma backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In addition to the final fight of the night, Brazil will be represented by eight athletes throughout the event. In the co-main event, Norm Dumont She attempts to extend her winning streak and maintain her position as the top contender in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg) when she faces Joselyne Edwards. Also on the main card, Raoni barcelos measure forces with Montel Jackson in roosters (up to 61,2 kg), while Rudolph Vieira He tries to recover in the organization in the confrontation with Eric McConico, valid for the middleweight category (up to 83,9 kg).
In the final fight of the preliminary card, Marcus Buchecha tries his first victory in Ultimate against Ryan spann heavy hair (up to 120,2 kg). Under great pressure, Mayra Sheetara She seeks to recover by facing the undefeated Michelle Montague in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg); Jafel Filho faces cody durden in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg); while the first duel of the night will be between the Brazilian women. Talita Alencar e Julia Polastri, by dividing straw weight (up to 52,1 kg).
Check out the SUPER FIGHT Predictions for UFC Vegas 116
| Sterling x Zalal | Dumont vs. Edwards | Jackson vs. Barcelos | Buchecha x Spann | Vieira vs. McConico | |
| Eduardo Oliveira | Zanal by decision | Dumont by decision | Barcelos by decision | Spann by KO R1 | Vieira by finishing R3 |
| Louis Antonio | Sterling by decision | Dumont by decision | Barcelos by decision | Spann by KO R2 | Vieira by decision |
| Lucas Goncalves | Zanal by decision | Dumont by decision | Jackson by decision | Spann by KO R1 | Vieira by decision |
| Jamis Gomes Jr. | Sterling by decision | Dumont by decision | Jackson by decision | Buchecha by decision | Vieira by decision |
| Rodrigo Tannuri | Sterling by decision | Dumont by decision | Jackson by decision | Spann by KO R1 | Vieira by decision |
| Gabriel Reis | Sterling by decision | Dumont by decision | Barcelos by decision | Buchecha by decision | Vieira by finishing R2 |
| Cesão Tavares | Zanal by decision | Dumont by decision | Jackson by decision | Buchecha finishes R1 | Vieira by decision |
| Pos | Gambler | Points added |
| 1- | Eduardo Oliveira (2) | 138 points |
| 1- | Louis Antonio | 127 points |
| 3- | Rodrigo Tannuri | 123 points |
| 4- | Lucas Goncalves | 122 points |
| 5- | Gabriel Reis | 120 points |
| 6- | Cesão Tavares | 107 points |
| 7- | Jamis Gomes Jr. | 61 points |
Palpites SUPER FIGHTS scoring system
The guesses will be made by the team at SUPER FIGHTS. At the end of the 2026 season, whoever gets the most points will be the team's 'best bettor'. The scoring system will be simple. Whoever predicts the winner gets one point. Whoever predicts the outcome will get three points, and if the bettor 'guesses' the positive result exactly (e.g.: knockout in R1, submission in R3, decision by points), the bettor will be awarded five points.
Technical Sheet UFC Vegas 116
Date: 25/05/2026.
Time: starting at 18 PM (Brasilia time).
Location: Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Where to watch: Super Fights Live in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
MAIN CARD – Starting at 21 PM (Brasilia time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): aljamain sterling x Youssef Zalal
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Norm Dumont x Joselyne Edwards
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Rafa Garcia x Alexander Hernandez
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): davey grant Adrian Juan Martinetti
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Montel Jackson x Raoni barcelos
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Marcus Buchecha x Ryan spann
PRELIMINARY CARD – Starting at 18 PM (Brasilia time)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Rudolph Vieira x Eric McConico
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jackson McVey x Sedriques Dumas
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Mayra Silva x Michelle Montague
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Jafel Filho x cody durden
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg); Francis Marshall Lucas Brennan
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Max griffin x
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Talita Alencar x Julia Polastri
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