""I'm not going to lie to you, definitely thoughts of retirement and things like that crossed my mind. Depending on how I lost, if I were to lose, and just being realistic.""
""If I can't compete, I don't want to do this anymore. It's not that I don't want to do it because there's no future for it. It's just if I can't compete with these young guys, why are you sticking around just taking an ass whooping for no reason?""
""Is it a passing of the torch type of fight? I was just happy I was able to pass the test with flying colors.""
""I'm not sticking around - I've got enough money, could always use a little bit more though - but it's just one of those things. This sport hurts. Ain't nobody looking to stick around and let these young bucks just beat you up.""
Aljamain Sterling demonstrated his continued prowess in mixed martial arts with a decisive victory over Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116. Sterling acknowledged contemplating retirement if he had lost, emphasizing the importance of being able to compete against younger fighters. He expressed satisfaction with his performance and indicated he has no desire to linger in the sport without the ability to compete effectively. Sterling is now 3-1 in the featherweight division and is interested in a title fight with Alexander Volkanovski, while recognizing Evloev's deserving status.
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