LiontipsAljamain Sterling - Youssef Zalal: betting tip (kef 1.80) and bets on the fight
Command Analysis
Current form
If we recall Sterling's last appearance in the octagon, there were more questions for his opponent than for Aljamain himself. In August 2025, he dealt with Brian Ortega— confidently, calmly, without unnecessary fuss. Ortega looked like he'd left half of himself on the scales. In the end, the fight turned out to be one-sided, and Sterling just did his job. Before that, there was a cold shower in the duel with Movsar Yevloev — a defeat by decision of the judges. And that's where the main question comes up: how comfortable is Sterling in the featherweight division? After all, dimensions are not just numbers on paper, it's a fight for positions, it's a clinch, it's control. And in this division, he is often inferior in size. After losing the title to Sean O'Malley, Sterling doesn't fight as often as he would like. And it's not about injuries — it's already a backstage story.,At the same time, his base is elite wrestling. By the numbers, everything looks decent: 52% accuracy of significant hits.
Current form
Zalal is approaching the fight with a seven-win streak. After returning to the UFC in 2024, he seemed to have restarted his career. Five consecutive wins in the Dana White League, almost all of them early. The last fight, and immediately a bright accent: Josh Emmett flew off to a painful one in about a minute and a half. Before that, there was Calvin Kattar, who was strong and uncomfortable, but he also passed the test, albeit with a decision. And after all, he was fired from the UFC after a series of failures. But it's stories like this that make fighters the most dangerous. He survived the defeats, drew conclusions, and returned to others. Yes, there is a defeat by Ilia Topuria on his resume, but at least he reached a decision there. He is a very interesting fighter in style: he also likes control, he also hunts behind his back, but unlike Sterling, he is more often looking for completion. His arsenal is submissive. And he looks fresher in the rack. Faster, easier, more diverse. Statistics confirm: 50% accuracy of strikes and 66% protection.
Trends
Bet The duel will be complete
The two fighters have 18 wins on points.
Tip and bets
If the fight turns into kickboxing, the Gym looks preferable here. He's faster, he's more flexible, he feels the distance better. Sterling can impose a fight, but it won't be easy for him to keep up the pace. But the most interesting thing will begin if both decide to go into their element — wrestling. And here's the paradox: Sterling is strong here, but Zalal looks more dangerous. Sterling, of course, is not without a chance. His experience is a factor that cannot be written off. He knows how to win difficult fights. But now Zalal is on a winning streak.
Our betting tip is that Zalala will win in 1.80
