Aljamain Sterling disclosed that he came close to losing consciousness from a guillotine choke applied by Youssef Zalal during their recent fight. Sterling admitted thinking he was about to pass out but refused to tap out. The former bantamweight champion explained his mindset was that he wouldn't give Zalal the satisfaction of forcing a submission. Sterling's comments reveal how close the contest was and his determination to avoid tapping. Despite the dangerous position, Sterling managed to survive the submission attempt.
