Sterling's win record after 23 UFC bouts trails only Jones and Cerrone

After 23 UFC fights, Aljamain Sterling holds an 18-5 record, the third-best winning percentage behind only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4). The post argues that Sterling is an outstanding fighter whose accomplishments, including championship reigns and elite wins at bantamweight and featherweight, deserve greater recognition. It highlights his split decision victories over Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo as signature wins and suggests that defeating Diego Lopes or Movsar Evloev could elevate his legacy. The author contends Sterling's career achievements compare favorably to past legends and that he is one victory away from great status, two from absolute legend.