Aljamain Sterling calls for featherweight title shot after UFC 116 win
Summary
Aljamain Sterling won a unanimous decision against Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116 and is now calling for a chance to fight for the UFC featherweight title held by Alexander Volkanovski. Several other fights took place, including wins by Joselyne Edwards, Rafa Garcia, Davey Grant, Raoni Barcelos, and Ryan Spann.Key Facts
- Sterling beat Zalal by unanimous decision after nearly two slow-paced rounds and an overall 25-minute fight.
- Sterling made several attempts to finish the fight with holds called submissions, including a rear-naked choke late in the fight.
- Sterling’s current professional MMA record is 26 wins and 5 losses; in the UFC, he has 18 wins and 5 losses.
- Joselyne Edwards won her fight by unanimous decision, improving her win streak to five.
- Rafa Garcia ended Alexander Hernandez’s four-fight winning streak with a unanimous decision win.
- Davey Grant defeated UFC newcomer Adrian Luna Martinetti in a close fight by unanimous decision.
- Raoni Barcelos won by a split decision, extending his own winning streak to five fights.
- Ryan Spann won by knockout against Marcus Buchecha in the second round, the only fight finished by knockout on the card.
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