Aljamain Sterling's UFC win rate among best after 23 fights

After 23 UFC bouts, Aljamain Sterling holds an 18-5 record, placing him among the elite in terms of win percentage at that stage of a UFC career. Only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4) had better records after the same number of fights. Sterling's success rate surpasses legends like Robert Whittaker, Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva, and Chuck Liddell at the equivalent point. The analysis argues that Sterling's victories over elite opponents like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo cement his status as an outstanding fighter. The post suggests Sterling is one victory away from being considered great and two from legendary status, particularly if he can capture the featherweight title after already dominating bantamweight.