UFC Vegas 116 Live Streaming: Sterling vs Zalal headlines main fight card - Preview, Date, Start Time, Full Card, Venue and More

UFC Vegas 116 brings the Octagon back to Las Vegas for a compelling featherweight main event between Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal. Scheduled for April 25, 2026, at the Meta Apex, the card blends rising talent with proven names, making it one to watch. After recent stops in Miami and Canada, the promotion returns to familiar territory with several meaningful bouts lined up. The main event carries serious weight in the featherweight division, as both fighters aim to move closer to title contention.

Sterling, a former champion, has posted a 2-1 record since moving up to 145 pounds. Wins over Calvin Kattar and Brian Ortega showcased his adaptability, though a loss to unbeaten contender Movsar Evloev slowed his momentum. A convincing performance here could strengthen his case for a title shot.



Meanwhile, Zalal has surged since rejoining the promotion, going undefeated in his last five fights with four finishes. His recent victory over Josh Emmett highlighted his sharp instincts and growing confidence, marking him as a dangerous contender. With both men needing a statement win, this matchup could play a decisive role in shaping the division’s future.

Surging bantamweights Norma Dumont and Joselyne Edwards are set to clash in a high-stakes showdown that could shape the next title challenger at 135 pounds.

HOW TO WATCH UFC VEGAS 116 LIVE IN US

• Event: UFC Vegas 116
• Date: April 25, Saturday
• Main Event: Aljamain Sterling vs Youssef Zalal
• Venue: Meta APEX - Las Vegas, NV
• Channel/Streaming: Paramount+
• Start Time (Main Card): 8 PM ET
• Start Time (Prelims): 5 PM ET

UFC VEGAS 116 FULL MAIN CARD

• Aljamain Sterling vs Youssef Zalal (Featherweight)
• Norma Dumont vs Joselyne Edwards (Women’s Bantamweight)
• Rafa Garcia vs Alexander Hernandez (Lightweight)
• Davey Grant vs Juan Adrian Luna Martinetti (Bantamweight)
• Montel Jackson vs Raoni Barcelos (Bantamweight)
• Marcus Buchecha vs Ryan Spann (Heavyweight)

UFC VEGAS 116 FULL PRELIMINARY CARD

• Rodolfo Vieira vs Eric McConico (Middleweight)
• Jackson McVey vs Sedriques Dumas (Middleweight)
• Mayra Bueno Silva vs Michelle Montague (Women’s Bantamweight)
• Jafel Filho vs Cody Durden (Catchweight)
• Francis Marshall vs Lucas Brennan (Lightweight)
• Max Griffin vs Victor Valenzuela (Welterweight)
• Talita Alencar vs Julia Polastri (Women’s Strawweight)