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

April 29, 2026, 11:08 AM
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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.

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