Aljamain Sterling vs Youssef Zalal Pick, 04/25/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 116 Odds

Aljamain Sterling vs Youssef Zalal

UFC Vegas 116

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Aljamain Sterling will enter the Octagon against Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116 on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The odds have Sterling priced at +105 while Zalal is priced at -125.

Aljamain "Funk Master" Sterling walks into the cage holding a record of 25-5-0. The 36-year-old records a weight of 145 lbs and comes in at 5'7". The orthodox fighter reaches 71". Youssef "The Moroccan Devil" Zalal comes in at 5'10" and will fight at 145 lbs. The switch fighter walks into the Octagon holding a record of 18-5-1. The 29-year-old has a reach of 72". Concerning significant strikes, Aljamain Sterling is connecting on 4.45 per min and Youssef Zalal connects on 3.03 significant strikes per minute. Sterling is connecting on 52% of the significant strikes he tries while Zalal lands 50%. Regarding defending in the Octagon, "Funk Master" absorbs 2.21 significant strikes per minute and "The Moroccan Devil" absorbs 1.78. Sterling also curbs 59% of the significant strikes that are directed at him and Zalal is able to deflect 66% of the shots thrown his way.

Concerning wrestling, Aljamain Sterling is the more competent wrestler as he scores a takedown 2.45 times per 3 rounds. Sterling is scoring a takedown on 30% of his tries and is stuffing 44% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Zalal is finishing his takedowns on 31% of his takedown attempts and is defending 59% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Regarding subbing opponents, Sterling is the lesser skilled fighter by attempting 0.6 submissions per 15 min while Zalal attempts 1.4 submissions per 3 rds.

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The last time he fought, Aljamain Sterling fought Brian Ortega and took home the win by way of unanimous decision in round 5. Ortega landed 100 of 225 total strikes that he let go in that contest. Sterling ended the night having landed 153 of 262 total strikes. When talking about significant strikes, Ortega ended up landing 55 of 174, which gave him a rate of 31%. He landed 30 of 138 significant strikes aimed at the head. On the other side of the Octagon, Sterling landed 54% of the significant strikes he threw by landing 124 of 227. Of those significant strikes, he landed 77 of 175 pointed at the head. 98% of the significant strikes landed by Ortega and 80% of them landed by Sterling were tallied at a distance.

In the last bout for Youssef Zalal, he fought Josh Emmett and ended up getting the victory in the fight via an armbar in round 1 at 98 seconds. The two fought at UFC 320 and Zalal made quick work of Emmett. Neither fighter landed any blows because Zalal kept him on the ground throughout the short fight. Once he got him in the armbar, the tap quickly followed.

Other bouts to watch out for

Another fight to keep an eye on is when Rafa Garcia squares up with Alexander Hernandez. Garcia looks to add a victory to his total of 18-4-0. The 31-year-old is fighting at 155 lbs and stands 5'7". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 70". Hernandez comes in at 5'9" and records a weight of 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter holds a career mark of 18-8-0. The 33-year-old reaches 72". Regarding grappling, Rafa Garcia takes his opponents to the canvas 3.13 times per 3 rounds and Alexander Hernandez is able to score a takedown 1.14 times per 15 min. When it comes to striking, Garcia is landing 4.31 strikes/min and connects on 45% of his attempted strikes. The other fighter in this bout is Alexander Hernandez, who tags his opponent on 40% of the strikes he has thrown and connects for an average of 4.31 per min.

An additional fight that you're going to want to see is when Adrian Luna Martinetti is set to square up in the Octagon against Davey Grant. Grant holds a career mark of 17-8-0. The 40-year-old is weighing in at 135 lbs and measures in at 5'8". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 69". Luna Martinetti comes in at 5'8" and steps on the scale at 135 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage with a record of 17-1-0. The 30-year-old has a wingspan of 71". Regarding wrestling, Davey Grant is able to deflect 63% of his opponents' takedown attempts and is taking his opponents to the canvas on 40% of his attempts. Luna Martinetti is taking his opponents to the mat on 42% of his tries and prevents 80% of takedowns his opponents have tried. In the category of striking, Grant is absorbing 3.82 strikes/min and he connects on 5.14 strikes/minute. Luna Martinetti, on the contrary, is taking 7.80 strikes/min and connects on 11.00 per min.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Aljamain Sterling (+105)

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