UFC Vegas 116 was a night full of action, with clear winners in important fights at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Aljamain Sterling took charge of the main event against Youssef Zalal over five rounds, with a focus on grappling control.In the co-main fight, Joselyne Edwards continued her rise with a strong decision win over Norma Dumont. On the undercard, Rafa Garcia kept his pressure game intact to defeat Alexander Hernandez. The card stayed competitive but leaned toward clear decisions rather than close chaos.
UFC Vegas 116: Key results from Las Vegas as Aljamain Sterling, Joselyn Edwards and Rafa Garcia shine
Aljamain Sterling vs Youssef Zalal
Sterling set the tone early with pressure and grappling entries. Zalal tried his best to stay active on the feet, but Sterling controlled key moments with takedowns and top position. The real shift came in Round 4, where Sterling dominated on the ground and outlanded Zalal heavily. Judges scored it a wide unanimous decision, reflecting his control across most rounds.
Joselyne Edwards vs Norma Dumont
Dumont started well with movement and early counters, but Edwards increased her output as the fight progressed. She mixed body kicks, jabs, and forward pressure to force exchanges. By the final round, Edwards had taken control of range and tempo. She secured a unanimous decision, continuing her winning streak in the bantamweight division.
Rafa Garcia vs Alexander Hernandez
From the beginning, Garcia had to deal with constant forward pressure. He threw body shots and steady jabs, and he did a good job of stopping takedown attempts. Hernandez had some good strikes, but he couldn’t keep the momentum going. Garcia won the fight by a clear unanimous decision because he kept up his good work in all three rounds.
Highlight moment: Ryan Spann finishes Marcus Buchecha
Ryan Spann delivered the only stoppage of the main card spotlight, finishing Marcus Buchecha in Round 2 with sharp punches. The finish came after Spann stayed patient early before turning up the pressure and closing the fight decisively.UFC Vegas 116 was all about control, consistency, and making clear decisions. Sterling won the main event by dominating in grappling, Edwards moved up in the rankings, and Garcia kept his pressure style steady. Spann’s knockout was the only big finish, and it finished off a card that set the stage for multiple paths in the future.
