Aljamain Sterling's win rate after 23 UFC bouts ranks third all-time

After 23 fights in the UFC, Aljamain Sterling holds an 18-5 record, making him tied for the third-best winning percentage at that milestone in company history. Only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4) had better records after 23 UFC bouts. Sterling is tied with Dustin Poirier and Matt Hughes at 18-5. His winning percentage surpasses legends like Robert Whittaker, Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva, and Chuck Liddell at the same point in their UFC careers. The analysis argues that Sterling's victories over elite opponents like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo establish him as an outstanding fighter, comparing his accomplishments favorably to past legends and suggesting he is one victory away from greatness and two from legendary status.