Aljamain Sterling has an 18-5 record after 23 UFC fights, giving him the third-best winning percentage in UFC history at that mark. Only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4) had better records after 23 fights. The analysis argues Sterling deserves recognition as an outstanding fighter, with a resume potentially surpassing some past legends. The post examines Sterling's second fight with Petr Yan in detail, agreeing with the 3-2 split decision in Sterling's favor, noting Yan gave away the first round by starting slowly. Sterling's victories over elite opponents like Yan and Henry Cejudo are highlighted as historically significant. The author suggests Sterling is one victory away from great status and two from legendary status if he can continue competing successfully at featherweight.
