After 23 fights in the UFC, Aljamaim Sterling holds an 18-5 record, which ranks him among the best win percentages in UFC history at that stage of a career. Only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4) had better records after 23 UFC bouts. Sterling's win percentage surpasses legends like Robert Whittaker, Sean Strickland, José Aldo, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva, and others at the same career point. The analysis argues that Sterling's victories over elite opponents like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo, combined with his success in two weight classes, establish him as an outstanding fighter deserving of greater recognition. The post also reviews Sterling's split decision victory over Yan, defending the judges' 3-2 scorecard and highlighting Sterling's technical excellence throughout his career.
