Fighters react to Aljamain Sterling beating Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116

Aljamain Sterling continued to build a case toward a chance for a title in a second division when he turned back surging contender Youssef Zalal in the UFC Fight Night 274 main event. Sterling (26-5 MMA, 18-5 UFC) has won two of three since moving up to featherweight with a unanimous decision victory over Zalal (18-6-1 MMA, 8-4-1 UFC) in Saturday's headlining matchup at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Sterling beating Zalal at UFC Fight Night 274.

Fighters react to Youssef Zalal's victory over Aljamain Sterling at UFC Vegas 116 Dressed for success ✨ @FunkmasterMMA & @TheMorocanDevil have arrived! [ #UFCVegas116 | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ] pic. twitter.

com/aYOTEPexhb — UFC (@ufc) April 25, 2026 In the wings! Our #UFCVegas116 headliners getting the hands ready for battle! ⚔️🔥 Sterling vs Zalal | @Sportsnet & @TVASports pic.

twitter. com/iB6zdQmVZs — UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) April 26, 2026 STERLING vs ZALAL! Who you got in our #UFCVegas116 main event?!