Aljamain Sterling calls for featherweight title shot after UFC 116 win
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: United States
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Aljamain Sterling secured a unanimous decision victory over Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116, ending Zalal's eight-fight unbeaten streak. Sterling, with a 26-5 MMA record, called for a title shot against the current featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. In the co-main event, Joselyne Edwards won a unanimous decision against Norma Dumont, moving closer to a title opportunity in the women's featherweight division.
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