Sterling beats Zalal, rebounds from Evloev loss at UFC in Las Vegas

UFC Vegas 116 took place in Las Vegas on the night of April 26. In the main event, former champion Aljamain Sterling defeated Youssef Zalal by unanimous decision. In the co-main event, Joselyne Edwards got past Norma Dumont after three rounds.

Rafa Garcia, Davey Grant, Raoni Barcelos and others also picked up wins on the card.

UFC Vegas 116 results:

• Aljamain Sterling def. Youssef Zalal via unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-45);
• Joselyne Edwards def. Norma Dumont via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27);
• Rafa Garcia def. Alexander Hernandez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27);
• Davey Grant def. Adrian Luna Martinetti via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28);
• Raoni Barcelos def. Montel Jackson via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28);
• Ryan Spann def. Marcus Buchecha via KO (Round 2, 2:10);
• Eryk McConico def. Rodolfo Vieira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28);
• Jackson McVey def. Sedriques Dumas via submission, rear-naked choke (Round 1, 2:14);
• Michelle Montague def. Mayra Bueno Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28);
• Cody Durden def. Jafel Filho via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28);
• Francis Marshall def. Lucas Brennan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27);
• Victor Valenzuela def. Max Griffin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28);
• Talita Alencar def. Julia Polastri via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

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