Las Vegas is set for a thrilling stretch of fight action as the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the iconic UFC APEX with two stacked featherweight headliners on April 25 and May 16.
The promotion has officially announced that tickets are now available for UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal, while tickets for UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa go on sale April 10, giving fans multiple opportunities to catch elite talent inside one of the sport’s most intimate venues.
Featherweight Spotlight Headlines Both Cards
The April 25 main event features former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling taking on surging contender Youssef Zalal in a compelling featherweight clash.
Now competing at 145 pounds, Sterling (25-5) has already made waves in the division with wins over Calvin Kattar and Brian Ortega. Owning the record for most wins in UFC bantamweight history, he looks to continue his march toward a second UFC title in a new weight class.
Standing in his way is Zalal (18-5-1), who has been nothing short of dominant since returning to the UFC in 2024. Riding a five-fight win streak with four submissions, Zalal aims to secure the biggest victory of his career and break into the division’s top five.
Three weeks later, on May 16, England’s Arnold Allen squares off against Brazil’s Melquizael Costa in another high-stakes featherweight bout.
Allen (20-4), long considered one of the division’s elite, is determined to reassert himself in the title picture. Meanwhile, Costa (26-7) enters the contest on a six-fight win streak, boasting multiple first-round finishes and looking to deliver a statement performance against a top-10 opponent.
Event Details & Viewing Information
Both events will take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, with identical start times:
- Prelims: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
- Main Card: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
- Streaming: Live on Paramount+
Deep Cards Loaded with Talent
The April 25 card is bolstered by a key women’s bantamweight matchup between Norma Dumont and Joselyne Edwards, along with bouts featuring Montel Jackson vs. Raoni Barcelos and a lightweight clash between Rafa Garcia and Alexander Hernandez.
Fans can also look forward to the return of decorated grapplers like Rodolfo Vieira and multi-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Marcus Almeida, adding serious submission threats across the card.
The May 16 lineup continues the momentum with a mix of rising prospects and established veterans. Notable matchups include Dooho Choi vs. Daniel Santos, Jeremiah Wells vs. Nicolas Dalby, and a women’s bantamweight bout between Ketlen Vieira and Jacqueline Cavalcanti.
Ticket Information & VIP Experience
Tickets for the April 25 event are currently available via AXS.com, while May 16 tickets go on sale April 10 at 10 a.m. PT, with pre-sale opportunities for UFC Fight Club members and newsletter subscribers.
Fans seeking a premium experience can purchase VIP packages through On Location, which include perks such as premium seating, all-inclusive hospitality, in-seat service, and exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities with UFC personalities.
