UFC Fight Night takes place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday the 25th of April (early hours of Sunday the 26th in South Africa) with a featherweight bout headlining the event as Aljamain Sterling faces Youssef Zalal. We take a closer look at the Main Event as well as two additional fights on the Main Card from a betting perspective below.
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ALJAMAIN STERLING vs YOUSSEF ZALAL
Featherweight – Main Event:
Aljamain Sterling enters this headline bout holding a UFC record of 17 wins and 5 losses. The American is a highly experienced fighter with elite grappling credentials and well-rounded striking, having competed against the very best across multiple divisions over a long period.
He secured a unanimous decision victory over Brian Ortega in August 2025, following a unanimous decision loss to Movsar Evloev. Prior to that he recorded a unanimous decision win over Calvin Kattar but suffered a knockout defeat to Sean O’Malley in a title bout in 2023.
Youssef Zalal comes into this fight with a record of 8 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw under the institution. The Moroccan has developed into a solid fighter with a strong submission game and improving striking.
He most recently secured a submission victory over Josh Emmett in October 2025 after earning a unanimous decision win over Calvin Kattar earlier in the year. Before that he put together a strong run of wins including multiple submission victories but did struggle earlier in his UFC career against high level opposition.
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Sterling 2.15
Zalal 1.73
PREDICTION:
This is a clash between Sterling’s experience and Zalal’s momentum. Sterling has faced elite opposition and should have advantages in control and fight management, while Zalal is improving and fighting with confidence. I believe Zalal should be able to dictate where the fight takes place and outwork his opponent. I am expecting him to win by decision.
NORMA DUMONT vs JOSELYNE EDWARDS
Women’s Bantamweight – Co-Main Event:
Norma Dumont enters the octagon with a UFC tally of 9 wins and 2 losses. The Brazilian bantamweight is a disciplined and consistent fighter with strong control and defensive ability but has built most of her success through decision victories, having won all six of her last fights in this manner.
She comes into this fight on an impressive run, having secured consecutive wins over Ketlen Vieira, Irene Aldana and Germaine de Randamie. Prior to that she recorded victories over Chelsea Chandler and Karol Rosa while her only recent setback came against Macy Chiasson in 2022.
Joselyne Edwards brings a record of 8 wins and 4 losses within the promotion into this contest. The Panamanian is an aggressive and versatile fighter with solid finishing ability and has seen a rise in performance level over the last two years.
She comes into the weekend after securing four consecutive victories, most recently she beat Nora Cornolle by second round submission in February while before that she overcame Priscila Cachoeira, Chelsea Chandler and Tamires Vidal inside the distance.
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Dumont 1.44
Edwards 2.90
PREDICTION:
This is a competitive matchup with contrasting styles. Dumont offers control and consistency while Edwards brings aggression and finishing ability. Given Dumont’s experience and ability to manage fights, I am expecting her to control the contest and edge the decision.
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RAFA GARCIA vs ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ
Lightweight – Main Card Bout:
Rafa Garcia enters this bout with a resume of 6 wins and 4 losses inside the organisation. The Mexican lightweight is a durable fighter with a balanced skillset and tends to rely on pressure and cardio to secure victories.
He comes into this fight after securing back-to-back wins over Jared Gordon where he knocked him out in the third round in September and Vinc Pichel who he beat by decision. Prior to that he suffered a stoppage defeat to Grant Dawson but had picked up wins over Clay Guida and Maheshate earlier in his run.
Alexander Hernandez arrives at this weekend’s event with a UFC record of 10 wins and 7 losses. The American is an experienced striker with solid technical ability but has struggled for consistency at times during his career.
His latest action has been strong, having secured consecutive victories over Diego Ferreira who he beat by second round knockout in September, Chase Hooper, Kurt Holobaugh and Austin Hubbard. Before that he suffered defeats to Damon Jackson and Bill Algeo but appears to have regained momentum.
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Garcia 2.10
Hernandez 1.77
PREDICTION:
This is a competitive lightweight matchup with both fighters bringing different strengths. Garcia will look to control the fight while Hernandez has the striking advantage. Given Hernandez’s recent form and ability to dictate the pace, I am expecting him to come out on top via a knockout victory.
SUGGESTED BETS:
Sterling vs Zalal
Zalal by Decision at 4.00
Dumont vs Edwards
Dumont by Decision at 1.77
Garcia vs Hernandez
Hernandez by Knockout at 4.75
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Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but subject to change.
