Aljamain Sterling to face surging featherweight contender at UFC Fight Night 274

A featherweight bout with title implications is set for April 25, underscoring movement in the 145-pound division. Former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will face streaking Youssef Zalal at UFC Fight Night 274 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event airs on Paramount+, per multiple outlets following an initial report from Leo Guimaraes.Sterling, 36, is 2-1 since moving up, coming off a five-round verdict over Brian Ortega at UFC Shanghai after the bout was moved to catchweight. His other featherweight appearances include a win over Calvin Kattar and a loss to Movsar Evloev. Zalal rides an eight-fight winning streak, with five straight UFC victories, most recently submitting Josh Emmett by armbar in round one at UFC 320 in October.