UFC Vegas 116: Aljamain Sterling x Youssef Zalal – Results

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After a major event in Winnipeg crowned by the victory of Mike Malott against Gilbert DurinhoThe Ultimate returns to its headquarters at the Meta Apex to promote another event packed with Brazilians, headlined by a generational clash in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg). Former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg), aljamain sterling face Youssef Zalal for five rounds to try and defend the last position in the top 5.

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After the victory against Brian ortega Last August, Aljo tried to maintain his winning streak against the young Moroccan, who is currently enjoying an impressive run with eight consecutive victories. Seven years younger, Zalal could reach a new level as an athlete and add his first former champion to his record.

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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).

MAIN CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): aljamain sterling derrotou Youssef Zalal by unanimous decision of the judges (49-45, 49-45, 49-45)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Joselyne Edwards derrotou Norm Dumont by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Rafa Garcia derrotou Alexander Hernandez by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): davey grant defeated Adrian Juan Martinetti by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Raoni barcelos derrotou Montel Jackson by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Ryan spann derrotou Marcus Buchecha by knockout (punch) at 2:08 of round 2

PRELIMINARY CARD

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Eric McConico defeated Rudolph Vieira by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Jackson McVey defeated Sedriques Dumas by submission (inverted triangle choke) at 2:14 of Round 1

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Michelle Montague defeated Mayra Silva by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): cody durden derrotou Jafel Filho by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Francis Marshall defeated Lucas Brennan by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Victor Valenzuela defeated Max griffin by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Talita Alencar defeated Julia Polastri by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)