At UFC Vegas 116, scheduled for April 25, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, veteran welterweight Max Griffin will face off against promotional newcomer Victor Valenzuela. Griffin, known as 'Pain,' is looking to rebound from a two-fight losing streak, which includes a submission loss to Michael Chiesa at UFC 310 and a split decision defeat to Chris Curtis at UFC Nashville. His last victory came in February 2024 against Jeremiah Wells. On the other hand, Valenzuela, nicknamed 'Psicosis,' is entering the UFC after a successful stint in Japan, where he secured a second-round stoppage win. He has won seven of his last eight fights, with his only defeat coming via knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series. The event will be headlined by a significant featherweight matchup between former champion Aljamain Sterling and rising contender Youssef Zalal.