After 23 UFC fights, Aljamain Sterling's 18-5 record places him among the promotion's best win percentages, trailing only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4). Sterling shares his 18-5 mark with Dustin Poirier and Matt Hughes. The analysis argues Sterling's accomplishments warrant greater recognition, comparing his resume favorably to legends like Mirko Cro Cop. Sterling's victories over elite opponents like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo are highlighted as historically significant, with Yan described as a top-10 all-time talent. The post examines Sterling's recent featherweight run, including his competitive loss to Movsar Evloev and dominant performances against other ranked opponents. The author suggests Sterling is one victory away from great status and two from absolute legendary standing.
