Sterling's UFC win rate after 23 fights ranks third-best all-time behind Jones, Cerrone

An analysis of Aljamain Sterling's UFC career shows that after 23 fights, his 18-5 record gives him the third-best win percentage in UFC history at that point in a career, behind only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4). Sterling's win rate surpasses that of fighters like Robert Whittaker, Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva, and Chuck Liddell at the same career stage. The post argues that Sterling's victories over elite opponents like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo place him among the sport's elite competitors. His continued success in both bantamweight and featherweight divisions, despite being past his prime, demonstrates his exceptional skill level. The analysis suggests that one or two more significant victories could establish Sterling as an all-time great in MMA history.