Aljamain Sterling's win percentage after 23 UFC fights ranks third all-time

After 23 fights in the UFC, Aljamain Sterling holds an 18-5 record, giving him the third-best win percentage in UFC history at this 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, Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva, and Chuck Liddell at the same career point. The analysis argues that Sterling's victories over elite opponents like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo represent historic achievements, with Yan described as a top-10 talent in the sport's history. Sterling is positioned as being one win away from greatness and two wins from absolute legendary status if he can capture the featherweight title.