Aljamain Sterling (25-5 MMA, 17-5 UFC), the former bantamweight champion, is preparing for a significant fight against Youssef Zalal (18-5-1 MMA, 8-3-1 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 277 in Las Vegas. After moving up to the featherweight division, Sterling has a record of 2-1 and is looking to secure a title shot against current champion Alexander Volkanovski. Sterling reflects on his career, noting that some fans may only know him from his first fight against Petr Yan, missing out on his earlier achievements. He feels a mix of pressure and motivation from younger fighters, stating, "It's easy to get complacent... but training with these young guys keeps you on top of your game." Sterling's goal is not only to win against Zalal but to prove that he is still a contender in the sport. He has reached out to Zalal, expressing mutual respect while maintaining his ambition to succeed, saying, "I'm greedy, man. I want it all."