Las Vegas, NV – April 24, 2026 – The fighters for UFC Vegas 116 have, for the most part, successfully navigated the critical weigh-in hurdle. Headliners Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal are slated for a featherweight encounter, requiring both to make the 146-pound limit for their non-title main event bout. The event's proceedings, including the preliminary card, are scheduled to broadcast on Paramount+ starting at 5 p.m. ET, with the main card commencing at 8 p.m. ET.
The weigh-in ceremony, a necessary precursor to any sanctioned combat, saw the majority of the card's 26 participants step onto the scale to confirm their eligibility for Saturday's fights at the Apex facility.
Matchup Confirmations
The bout order for UFC Vegas 116, encompassing both the main and preliminary cards, has been finalized following the weigh-ins. Notable matchups include a co-main event pitting bantamweights Norma Dumont and Joselyne Edwards, who both needed to be at or below 136 pounds for their non-title contest.
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Other confirmed bouts and their approximate weights, based on available reporting, include:
Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal (Featherweight)
Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Adrián Luna Martinetti (Bantamweight)
Montel Jackson vs. Alexander Hernandez (Bantamweight)
Davey Grant vs. Adrián Luna Martinetti (Bantamweight) - Note: Discrepancies in reporting suggest potential confusion with opponent pairings.
Norma Dumont vs. Joselyne Edwards (Bantamweight)
Jafel Filho vs. Alex Hernandez (Lightweight) - Note: Alex Hernandez listed with multiple weight classes.
Rafa Garcia vs. [Opponent not clearly specified] (Lightweight)
Michelle Montague vs. [Opponent not clearly specified] (Bantamweight)
Cody Durden vs. Adrián Luna Martinetti - Note: Appears as a separate pairing in some reports.
Francis Marshall vs. Sedriques Dumas (Lightweight/Middleweight) - Note: Significant weight disparity noted.
Raoni Barcelos vs. Youssef Zalal - Note: Appears as a separate pairing in some reports.
Eric McConico vs. [Opponent not clearly specified] (Preliminary Card)
Aljamain Sterling vs. Ryan Spann - Note: Spann appears as a potential opponent for Sterling in one report, diverging from Zalal.
Pre-Fight Rituals
In addition to the weigh-ins, official staredowns between the fighters and their respective opponents took place on Friday. These face-to-face confrontations are a standard component of pre-fight events, offering a visual prelude to the anticipated athletic contest. The entirety of the UFC Vegas 116 weigh-in proceedings, including these staredowns, was documented and made available.
Context
UFC Vegas 116, officially designated as UFC Fight Night 274, is scheduled to unfold at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas. The event marks another installment in the promotion's series of smaller, domestically televised fight nights, often serving as a platform for emerging talent and established fighters alike. The scheduling and broadcasting details align with the UFC's typical model for such events.
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