UFC Fight Night 274 takes place Saturday night, April 24, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The card features several important matchups, including a bantamweight headliner and a strong co-main event.
Event details
The main event is a bantamweight fight where former champion Aljamain Sterling returns after a unanimous decision win over Brian Ortega last year. His opponent is Youssef Zalal, who is an impressive 5-0 so far in his second run with the UFC. The event will run at the Meta Apex and includes both a main card and preliminary card.
Main card preview
The co-main event features Rafa García, coming off back-to-back wins last year, against Alexander Hernandez, who is on a four-fight winning streak. Another notable bout pairs Davey Grant, who lost by submission in his last fight, with Juan Adrián Luna Martinetti. Luna Martinetti joins from Dana White’s Contender Series and brings a 17-1 career record into the Octagon.
Montel Jackson — whose six-fight winning streak ended with a split-decision loss last October — meets Raoni Barcelos. Barcelos is on a four-fight unbeaten run. In the women’s featherweight ranks, Norma Dumont is pushing toward 135-pound title contention after winning six fights in a row; she faces Joselyne Edwards, who has finished her last four opponents inside the distance.
Opening the main card is Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, who will try for his first UFC win in his third attempt. He fights Ryan Spann, who went 1-1 inside the Octagon last year.
Key fighters and recent form
Below is a quick look at recent results and form for the main names on the card. This shows who is coming in with momentum and who is trying to bounce back.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Aljamain Sterling | Unanimous decision win over Brian Ortega (last year) |
| Youssef Zalal | 5-0 in his second UFC run |
| Rafa García | Back-to-back wins last year |
| Alexander Hernandez | Four-fight winning streak |
| Davey Grant | Lost by submission last time out |
| Juan Adrián Luna Martinetti | From Contender Series; 17-1 career record |
| Montel Jackson | Six-fight streak ended with split-decision loss (Oct.) |
| Raoni Barcelos | Four-fight unbeaten stretch |
| Norma Dumont | Six wins in a row |
| Joselyne Edwards | Finished last four opponents inside the distance |
| Marcus Buchecha | Seeking first UFC win in third attempt |
| Ryan Spann | Went 1-1 in the Octagon last year |
Full fight card
Main Card:
Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal
Rafa García vs. Alexander Hernandez
Davey Grant vs. Juan Adrián Luna Martinetti
Montel Jackson vs. Raoni Barcelos
Norma Dumont vs. Joselyne Edwards
Marcus Buchecha vs. Ryan Spann
Prelims:
Talita Alencar vs. Julia Polastri
Rodolfo Vieira vs. Eric McConico
Jafel Filho vs. Cody Durden
Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Michelle Montague
Jackson McVey vs. Sedriques Dumas
Report: UFCcoverage
