Aljamain Sterling reveals he nearly passed out from Yussef Zalal guillotine

Aljamain Sterling has disclosed how close he came to losing consciousness during his fight with Yussef Zalal. Sterling admitted he was on the verge of passing out from a guillotine choke but refused to tap out. The former champion explained his mindset during the dangerous moment, stating he couldn't allow Zalal the satisfaction of making him submit. Sterling chose to risk going unconscious rather than tapping to the submission. This revelation provides insight into Sterling's competitive mindset and the extreme risks fighters sometimes take during competition.