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A featherweight clash with title implications is set for UFC Fight Night 274.Ex-Champ vs. Rising Star Ex-bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will lock horns with the streaking Youssef Zalal in a key 145-pound clash at UFC Fight Night 274. Multiple outlets confirmed the pairing following an initial report from Leo Guimaraes. UFC Fight Night 274 takes place on April 25 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and airs on Paramount+.

Sterling, 36, is 2-1 since moving up from 135 pounds. “Funk Master” is coming off a five-round verdict over Brian Ortega at UFC Shanghai in a bout that was moved to a catchweight after his opponent missed weight. Sterling’s other featherweight appearances include a victory over Calvin Kattar and a loss to Movsar Evloev.

Zalal is in the midst of an eight-fight professional winning streak that includes five consecutive victories inside the Octagon. In his most recen…

It appears that Reinier de Ridder is headed to the light heavyweight division.

The former ONE Championship two-division title holder lost his second consecutive Octagon appearance at UFC 326 last Saturday, falling to Caio Borralho via unanimous decision at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In a video post to his Instagram account, “The Dutch Knight” revealed that his next fight is likely going to be at 205 pounds.

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Moving on Up “I came up a little short. I think it could have gone either way but I’m happy that I got my body back most importantly. I was able to go three hard rounds. I think I have a lot more to show,” de Ridder said.

“I brought you guys doughnuts because I need you guys heavy, I need you guys strong because I’m coming at 205 [pounds], baby.”

Competing in higher weight classes is nothing new for de Ridder, who fought as high as heavyweight in ONE. De Ridder began his Octagon tenure with four consecutive triumphs to emerge as a con…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are joining forces.

The Las Vegas-based promotion announced on Wednesday that the UFC will visit FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Va. on March 14 and 15 to host a seminar for academy students and senior FBI staff.

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Curent and former UFC athletes that are expected to be in attendance include Justin Gaethje, Jorge Masvidal, Chris Weidman, Claudia Gadelha, Michael Chandler, Manel Kape and Renzo Gracie. UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard will also be part of the proceedings.

According to a release, the UFC talent “will provide insight into how they train for competition, as well as demonstrate specific techniques and tactics, offering a unique perspective to the students as they prepare to enter the field office.”

“I’m thrilled to announce this historic seminar between the FBI and the UFC at Quantico,” said FBI director Kash Patel. “This is a tremendous opportunity for our …