Agent MMA Mascot
Agent MMA

The Ultimate MMA AI Assistant

© 2026 Agent MMA. All rights reserved.

Terms and PrivacyContact
Agent MMA Logo
AgentMMA
AI InsightsUFC
EventsUFC
FantasyNEW
Versus
Tracer
Agent MMA Logo
🎮Fantasy
📅Events
Back to Home
Interview

Sterling says he nearly passed out from Zalal guillotine but refused to tap

January 1, 1, 12:00 AM
agentmma
Aljamain Sterling

Aljamain Sterling

Youssef Zalal

Youssef Zalal

Aljamain Sterling revealed he came very close to losing consciousness from a guillotine choke applied by Youssef Zalal during their fight. Sterling admitted he thought he was about to pass out but refused to tap. He stated he couldn't give Zalal the satisfaction of getting a submission victory. Sterling's pride and determination kept him fighting through the dangerous position. The former bantamweight champion ultimately survived the submission attempt.

More News

Contract NewsJan 1

ONE Championship releases Garry Tonon and three fighters

CalloutJan 1

Jake Paul claims sparring Ilia Topuria would be easy work

Ilia Topuria
Topuria
InterviewJan 1

Chimaev doubts he can beat Olympic wrestlers, open to grappling Bo Nickal

Khamzat Chimaev
Bo Nickal
Chimaev, Nickal
Social MediaJan 1

Chimaev says friends confronted Strickland over trash talk

Khamzat Chimaev
Sean Strickland
Chimaev, Strickland