Fifth-ranked Aljamain Sterling will look to snap Youssef Zalal's eight-match winning streak when they meet in a featherweight bout in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal on Saturday at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The six-bout main card is slated to start at approximately 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Sterling is coming off a unanimous decision win over Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang on Aug. 23, 2025. Zalal, meanwhile, won by submission over Josh Emmett in his last match at UFC 320 on Oct. 4, 2025.
Zalal is a -135 favorite (risk $135 to win $100) in the UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal odds at FanDuel Sportsbook. Sterling comes back at +114.
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One of of Marley's UFC Fight Night picks: He is backing Rafa Garcia (-108) to win via split decision against Alexander Hernandez (-155) in a lightweight bout.
"Both guys are solid strikers, but I like Garcia's volume vs Hernandez's power," Marley told SportsLine. "Both are decent wrestlers, but I like Garcia to be the one attempting more takedowns and pushing the pace. He needs to avoid getting knocked out, but I'll take Garcia to win 29-28."
Marley also has strong picks for Sterling vs. Zalal and other bouts on the UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal card. He's also backing a fighter who is "going to have a massive grappling edge," to emerge with a big victory! Be sure to see his UFC Fight Night picks before making any of your own.
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