UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal Official Scorecards – How Judges Scored Every Round Live from Meta APEX

The official scorecards from UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal have been released, revealing that Aljamain Sterling defeated Youssef Zalal by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the fight 49-45 in his favor.

The main event took place on April 25, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas as part of UFC Fight Night 274. Sterling, the former bantamweight champion, secured the victory over Zalal in the featherweight division through consistent performance across all five rounds.

According to the official scorecards published by UFC.com, each judge awarded Sterling every round of the contest, resulting in identical 49-45 scorecards across the board. This outcome reflects a dominant display by Sterling, who controlled the pace and executed his game plan effectively throughout the fight.

The victory marks another step in Sterling’s pursuit of a championship opportunity in the featherweight division. His performance was highlighted by effective striking, takedown defense, and cage control, which prevented Zalal from mounting significant offensive threats in any round.

On the same card, Norma Dumont defeated Joselyne Edwards in the women’s bantamweight co-feature bout. The preliminary card featured additional matchups including Rafa Garcia versus Alexander Hernandez, Davey Grant versus Adrian Luna Martinetti, Raoni Barcelos versus Montel Jackson, and Marcus Buchecha versus Ryan Spann.

Other preliminary fights saw Eric McConico defeat Rodolfo Vieira, Sedriques Dumas overcome Jackson McVey, Michelle Montague triumph over Mayra Bueno Silva, Cody Durden defeat Jafel Filho, Max Griffin win against Victor Valenzuela, and Talita Alencar best Julia Polastri.

Sterling’s win improves his professional record to 26-5 overall and 18-5 in the UFC, while Zalal falls to 18-6-1 in MMA and 8-4-1 in UFC competition. The unanimous decision underscores Sterling’s ability to adapt and succeed in a new weight class following his tenure as bantamweight champion.

The event was broadcast live on Paramount+, with MMA Junkie providing round-by-round coverage and official results throughout the night. Fans and analysts can access the detailed round-by-round scoring breakdown via the UFC’s official scorecard page for transparency into how each judge evaluated every moment of the fight.