Sterling's UFC record ranks among all-time greats after 23 fights

Aljamain Sterling holds an 18-5 record after 23 UFC fights, which places him third-best historically at that mark. Only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4) had better records after 23 UFC bouts. Sterling's win percentage surpasses legends like Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, and Robert Whittaker at the same career stage. The analysis argues Sterling's victories over elite opponents like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo establish him as an outstanding fighter. The post includes detailed round-by-round analysis of Sterling's rematch with Yan, scored 3-2 for Sterling. It suggests Sterling is one or two wins away from legendary status, potentially fighting Diego Lopes or Lerone Murphy for a title shot while Movsar Evloev faces Alexander Volkanovski.