A detailed analysis argues that Aljamain Sterling deserves recognition as an outstanding fighter based on his UFC record. After 23 UFC fights, Sterling's 18-5 record is bettered by only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4), matching Dustin Poirier and Matt Hughes. The piece argues Sterling has a better win percentage after 23 UFC fights than legends like Robert Whittaker, Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva, and Chuck Liddell. The analysis suggests Sterling may be underrated compared to past legends and highlights his historic victories over elite opponents like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo. A detailed re-examination of the second Yan fight concluded the judges correctly scored it 3-2 for Sterling, with Yan losing the first round by starting too slowly. The author emphasizes that Sterling achieved championship-level performances across two highly competitive weight classes over 12 years. With three featherweight wins and potential matchups against Diego Lopes or Movsar Evloev for title contention, Sterling is positioned to further cement his legacy as potentially one of the sport's greats.
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