Sterling's UFC win rate ranks third-best through 23 fights in promotion history

After 23 fights in the UFC, Aljamain Sterling's record of 18-5 gives him the third-best win percentage in UFC history at that milestone, behind only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4). The post argues Sterling deserves recognition as an outstanding fighter, with a better win rate through 23 UFC fights than legends like Robert Whittaker, Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva, and Chuck Liddell. Sterling's recent victory over Said Nurmagomedov (likely Zalal) demonstrated his elite skills despite looking heavy. The analysis suggests Sterling is one victory away from great status and two from absolute legend status if he can defeat top featherweights like Movsar Evloev, Diego Lopes, or Ilia Topuria. His victories over Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo are highlighted as historically significant accomplishments.