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UFC 116: Sterling beats Zalal, calls on Volkanovski for title shot

Al Jazeera · · 590 words · By Reuters
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“After nearly two full slow-paced rounds, former Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling recorded a decision win over Youssef Zalal in the UFC Vegas 116 main event.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Aljamain Sterling defeated Youssef Zalal via unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-45) at UFC Vegas 116. The evidence cites the event details and the specific result from multiple sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal (also known as UFC Fight Night 274 and UFC Vegas 116) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on April 25, 202…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_Fight_Night:_Sterling_vs._…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Youssef Zalal; born September 4, 1996) is a Moroccan professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of March 10,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youssef_Zalal
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aljamain Antoine Sterling (born July 31, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aljamain_Sterling
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“Sterling found an opening with less than a minute left in the second round and secured a 49-45, 49-45, 49-45 unanimous decision across 25 minutes in the fight on Saturday.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the specific outcome: Aljamain Sterling defeated Youssef Zalal via unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-45). While the claim specifies 'less than a minute left in the second round' and 'over 25 minutes,' the core result (the decision and the scores) is corroborated across multiple sources, making the claim highly accurate based on the evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aljamain Antoine Sterling (born July 31, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aljamain_Sterling
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal (also known as UFC Fight Night 274 and UFC Vegas 116) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on April 25, 202…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_Fight_Night:_Sterling_vs._…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Youssef Zalal; born September 4, 1996) is a Moroccan professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of March 10,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youssef_Zalal
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“The American fighter, who has a 26-5 mixed martial arts (MMA) and 18-5 UFC record, was comfortable in all areas against his former training partner, but his objective for the rest of his career is simple: the UFC featherweight title currently held by Alexander Volkanovski.”
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The claim provides specific record numbers (26-5 MMA, 18-5 UFC) and a specific career goal (UFC featherweight title held by Alexander Volkanovski). While Wikipedia confirms Sterling's current division and former titles, the specific record numbers and the stated career goal are not independently corroborated by multiple sources. The information appears derived from a single context or source set.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The year 2021 was the 29th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aljamain Antoine Sterling (born July 31, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aljamain_Sterling
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) rankings, which were introduced in February 2013, are generated by a voting panel made up of media members. These media members are asked to vote for whom they fee…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_rankings
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“Zalal, with an 18-6-1 MMA and 8-4-1 UFC record, was classy in defeat.”
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The claim provides specific records for Youssef Zalal (18-6-1 MMA and 8-4-1 UFC). While Wikipedia confirms his existence and current division, the specific record numbers are not independently corroborated by multiple sources in the provided evidence set.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list of current UFC fighters records current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters' information, country origins, recent fighter signings and departures, fight schedules and results and t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_UFC_fighters
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) rankings, which were introduced in February 2013, are generated by a voting panel made up of media members. These media members are asked to vote for whom they fee…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Youssef Zalal; born September 4, 1996) is a Moroccan professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of March 10,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youssef_Zalal
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“Sterling snapped Zalal’s eight-fight unbeaten streak, predicting that with a bit more five-round experience, the Moroccan competitor will find himself fighting for a championship.”
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The web search results confirm the event where Sterling fought Zalal, and that Sterling defeated Zalal. However, the specific detail that Sterling 'snapped Zalal’s eight-fight unbeaten streak' is not explicitly confirmed by multiple independent sources, although the context suggests a significant victory.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aljamain Antoine Sterling (born July 31, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aljamain_Sterling
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal (also known as UFC Fight Night 274 and UFC Vegas 116) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on April 25, 202…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_Fight_Night:_Sterling_vs._…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Youssef Zalal; born September 4, 1996) is a Moroccan professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of March 10,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youssef_Zalal
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“The co-main event saw UFC women’s bantamweight contender Joselyne Edwards of Panama move a step closer to a title shot with a unanimous decision victory over Brazil’s Norma Dumont, sweeping the scorecards 29-28, 29-28, 30-27.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Joselyne Edwards defeated Norma Dumont via unanimous decision with the exact scorecards (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) at UFC Vegas 116.
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web search NEUTRAL — Norma Dumont by unanimous decision (29-28 x2, 30-27). Who would you like to see Edwards fight next following her decision victory over Dumont this evening in Nevada?
https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/joselyne-edwards/ufc-vegas-1…
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web search NEUTRAL — shot with a unanimous decision victory over Brazil's Norma Dumont, sweeping the scorecards 29-28, 29-28, 30-27. Edwards (18-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) had little trouble with Dumont (13-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC), extendin…
https://www.illinoisintelligencer.com/news/279012080/aljamai…
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web search NEUTRAL — Joselyne Edwards shocked Norma Dumont, defeating the third-ranked bantamweight contender in the UFC Vegas 116 co-main event.Official Result: Joselyne Edwards def. Norma Dumont via unanimous decision (…
https://www.lowkickmma.com/dumont-vs-joselyne-edwards-ufc-ve…
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“Edwards (18-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) had little trouble with Dumont (13-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC), extending her win streak to five.”
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The claim provides specific records (18-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) and a specific streak length ('extended her win streak to five'). While the victory and the records are mentioned in the context of the event, the precise details regarding the streak extension are not corroborated by multiple independent sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — SUSCRÍBETE https://bit.ly/2HgwimaJoselyne "La Pantera" Edwards vs Jessica Artavia - Debut Amateur - UCC#17MMA FEMALE COMPLETE FIGHT WMMA - Free - MMA Latin...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpMMEM4itgk
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web search NEUTRAL — Joselyne Edwards. Pro MMA Record. 17-6-0. News.Nickname: La Pantera. Pro MMA Record: 17-6-0 (Win-Loss-Draw). Current MMA Streak: 4 Wins.
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/98366-yoselin-…
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web search NEUTRAL — She had seen the UFC on TV in her home of Panama City, but she did not know a gym that taught it. She then started doing jiu-jitsu and after six months debuted in MMA.[5]. Mixed martial arts career.Pr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joselyne_Edwards
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“Dumont fell just short of a four-year unbeaten run, having won her previous six outings before taking her first loss since May 7, 2022.”
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The claim details Norma Dumont's previous record (six wins followed by a loss since May 7, 2022). This specific narrative detail is only present in the context of the web search results and is not corroborated by multiple independent sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Norma Dumont Viana Ferreira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist.She was suggested by a friend to try Sanda and upon seeing it for the first time signed up immediately.[8]. Mixed martial a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norma_Dumont
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web search NEUTRAL — Norma "The Immortal" Dumont (13-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record.
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/139271-norma-d…
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web search NEUTRAL — Norma Dumont breaking news and and highlights for UFC Fight Night 274 fight vs. Joselyne Edwards, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Bantamweight fighter …
https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Norma-Dumont-233587
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“In the lightweight division, Rafa Garcia of Mexico halted Alexander Hernandez’s four-fight winning streak, earning a unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28, 30-27.”
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“Garcia (19-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) has won three in a row, keeping the fight on the feet, taking Hernandez’s best punches while giving back his own at a much higher rate.”
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“Hernandez (18-9 MMA, 10-8 UFC) had not lost since April 6, 2024.”
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“Bantamweight Davey Grant of England earned a unanimous decision against UFC debutant Adrian Luna Martinetti, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, in an entertaining all-around affair.”
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“Grant (18-8 MMA, 9-7 UFC) has won five of his last seven fights, while Luna Martinetti (17-2 MMA), who hails from Ecuador, has not lost since September 20, 2017.”
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“At bantamweight, Brazil’s Raoni Barcelos squeaked out a split-decision win against Montel Jackson, taking two of the three judges’ scorecards, 29-28, 28-29, 29-28.”
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“Barcelos (22-5 MMA, 11-4 UFC) extended his winning streak to five, dating back to February 24, 2024.”
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“On the other side, Jackson (15-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) has lost back-to-back fights since his six-fight winning streak, which spanned March 2021 until last October.”
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“Heavyweight Ryan Spann delivered a blitzing right hand to send Brazilian Marcus Buchecha to the canvas, finishing the fight by knockout at 2:10 of the second round to open the UFC Vegas 116 six-fight main card with what became the only finish.”
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“Spann (24-11 MMA, 10-6 UFC) has won back-to-back fights and three of his last four.”
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“Buchecha (5-3-1 MMA, 0-2-1 UFC), a seasoned grappler, remains winless in the promotion.”
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