FIGHT VIDEO: Watch the highlights of Sterling's impressive victory over Zalal at UFC Vegas 116

In top form in the featherweight division, Aljamain Sterling shone in the main event of UFC Vegas 116, dominating Youssef Zalal.

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Sterling defeated Zalal in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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aljamain sterling He simply put on a show in the main event of UFC Vegas 116. At the event held this Saturday (25), the former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg) dominated Youssef Zalal, securing his second consecutive victory in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg). The 36-year-old veteran's performance was so impressive that all three judges scored it 10-8 in the fourth round.

The only round in which Sterling had trouble dealing with the Moroccan was the third. For the remainder of the fight, the veteran lived up to his status as a complete and intelligent fighter.

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The American was not intimidated in the striking exchanges, landing good kicks and powerful punches on Zalal, and excelling even more in grappling. A specialist in the area, the athlete executed several takedowns on his opponent, controlled him on the ground, delivered a brutal ground and pound, and nearly finished him.

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Watch the highlights of Sterling's victory over Zalal at UFC Vegas 116.

UFC Vegas 116 results

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)

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