Main Card Results | UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal

Sterling leaned on his superior grappling in the first two rounds to get out in front of first-time headliner Zalal, who did well to rally and take the third frame. But Sterling came out aggressively in the fourth, taking the fight to Zalal and controlling the whole frame from back position before shutting him down and wrapping up a clear decision win with another decisive round to close things out.

This was a clear win for Sterling, who showcased his superior grappling ability and otherworldly back-control skills while collecting his second straight win. “The Funk Master” has been lobbying for a championship opportunity, and while this may not secure him the fight he desires, it should definitely bring him closer.

Dumont was a little more active and effective in the first, landing the more telling individual blows in a round that didn’t feature any truly significant moments. But as the fight wore on, Edwards started to ratchet up the output and the success rate, pressuring forward and optically having the more impactful rounds.

The judges were tasked with determining the victor, and when the scorecards were collected, totalled, and read aloud, it was Edwards who emerged triumphant. That’s a massive win on short notice for “La Pantera,” who has now earned a pair of wins in 2026 and five straight overall as a streaking contender from Panama.

Garcia was compact and clean through the first two rounds, cutting off the cage and keeping Hernandez on the back foot while routinely landing the bigger blows, with a couple of timely takedowns mixed in for good measure. Hernandez had a little more success in the final round, but Garcia still connected with the bigger shots and did well to close the distance, limiting Hernandez’ output and grinding time off the clock.

While the scorecards were required, the outcome was never in question as Garcia earned the nod on all three scorecards, securing his third straight win and fifth victory in his last six fights. The Bloodline Combat Sports team is on a heater right now, with Garcia giving them four wins in the last two months.

The two battlers were all smiles after the contest ended, and when the scores were read aloud, it was Grant who maintained his cheery disposition. This was a nice rebound win for the 40-year-old, a solid showing from the debuting DWCS grad, and the clubhouse leader for Fight of the Night to this point in the evening.

Jackson dropped Barcelos early, adding to his record total for the division, but the durable 39-year-old weathered the onslaught and wrestled well for the rest of the round. In the second and third, Jackson continued to be the more impactful striker, but the Brazilian did well to get connected, secure a takedown, and threaten on the canvas, putting the judges to a difficult decision regarding how to score the contest.

When the tens and nines are collected and totalled, it was Barcelos who came out ahead, extending his winning streak to five and likely sending him into the rankings next week. This was a dogged effort from the aging veteran, who continues to put together impressive outings and move forward in the dangerous bantamweight division.

The two men battled back and forth in the opening round, with Spann landing the better blows, but the multiple-time BJJ world champion threatening every time they became entangled. Just when it felt like Spann needed to get more active with his hands, “Superman” uncorked a three-two combo that landed flush, sending Buchecha crashing to the canvas.

This was a statement win for Spann, who continues to look like an interesting addition to the heavyweight division, brandishing big power and slick submission skills. With consecutive stoppage wins, the Fortis MMA representative should receive another step up in competition next time out.