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Aljamain Sterling to face Kevin Vallejos at UFC Qatar on November 21

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Aljamain Sterling to face Kevin Vallejos at UFC Qatar on November 21

Summary

Aljamain Sterling will compete against Kevin Vallejos in the co-main event of UFC Qatar on November 21, 2026. The fight announcement caught Sterling off guard as he was given just one hour to accept the matchup after being informed while training. Previously, Sterling declined an offer to face Aaron Pico, feeling that the fight would not enhance his quest for a championship. Sterling is aiming for a second title reign after transitioning to Featherweight, riding a two-fight winning streak. Vallejos is unbeaten in the UFC, last winning by knockout against Josh Emmett.

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By the Numbers

•Fight scheduled for November 21, 2026, in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
•Sterling was offered a fight against Pico but declined.
•Sterling has a two-fight winning streak.
•Vallejos is undefeated in the UFC.
•Sterling aims to become a two-division champion.

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10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Aljamain Sterling given ‘one hour’ to accept UFC Qatar fight, rejected Aaron Pico — ‘What does that do for me?’

What they're saying

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“Funk Master” is ready to turn back another prospect. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight champion-turned-Featherweight contender Aljamain Sterling returns against red-hot prospect Kevin Vallejos in the UFC Qatar co-main event on Nov. 21, 2026, inside Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The announcement came somewhat out of nowhere. Sterling had […]
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