Aljamain Sterling requests featherweight title shot after UFC 116 victory

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling secured a unanimous decision victory over Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116, with judges scoring the fight 49-45. Sterling, now holding a 26-5 MMA record, expressed his desire for a title shot against current featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. In other notable bouts, Joselyne Edwards defeated Norma Dumont, Rafa Garcia overcame Alexander Hernandez, and Ryan Spann knocked out Marcus Buchecha in the main card’s only finish.

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