Aljamain Sterling's 18-5 record ranks among best after 23 UFC fights

After 23 UFC fights, Aljamain Sterling's 18-5 record gives him a better winning percentage than legends like Robert Whittaker, Sean Strickland, Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva, Demian Maia, Chuck Liddell, and Junior dos Santos. Only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4) had better records at the same point. The analysis argues Sterling's victories over elite opponents like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo demonstrate his exceptional skill level. Sterling has now won three fights at featherweight post-peak, with only a loss to top contender Movsar Evloev. A potential matchup with Diego Lopes or Lerone Murphy could position him for another title shot, which would further cement his legacy as potentially one of the sport's greats.