UFC Fight Night 274: Sterling vs. Zalal Main Event Predictions and Alencar vs. Polastri Betting Odds

POLICY WIRE — Las Vegas, USA — Mixed martial arts enthusiasts are invited to submit their fight predictions for the highly anticipated UFC Fight Night 274 card, featuring prominent bouts including...

Editorial Desk

April 20, 2026 2 Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Las Vegas, USA — Mixed martial arts enthusiasts are invited to submit their fight predictions for the highly anticipated UFC Fight Night 274 card, featuring prominent bouts including the headliner Sterling vs. Zalal.

Our editorial team compiles these reader forecasts, which will then be integrated into the official staff predictions. These consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers play a crucial role in our comprehensive pre-fight analysis.

To ensure your selections are counted, all votes must be registered by Friday at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). The collective reader insights will be publicly shared as part of our main card projections in advance of the event.

Key Strawweight Clash: Talita Alencar vs. Julia Polastri

One notable contest features Talita Alencar squaring off against Julia Polastri in the women’s strawweight division. This matchup promises to be an exciting addition to the fight card, though neither fighter currently holds a ranking within the division.

Alencar enters the octagon with a professional record of 7 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw (7-1-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC). Her opponent, Polastri, brings a more extensive record of 14 victories and 5 defeats (14-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC) into the competition.

As of April 20, 2026, the betting odds indicate Polastri as the favorite at -235, while Alencar stands as the underdog with odds of +180, suggesting a competitive encounter for fans and bettors alike.

Event Details and Viewer Participation

UFC Fight Night 274 is scheduled for Saturday, taking place at the state-of-the-art Meta APEX facility in Las Vegas. Fans can catch all the action live on Paramount+, ensuring comprehensive coverage of every fight.

We encourage all interested individuals to submit their predictions for each scheduled bout to contribute to the collective reader consensus. Your input helps shape our overall fight night projections.

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