Analysis Ranks Aljamain Sterling Among Elite UFC Win Percentages After 23 Fights

An in-depth analysis examines Aljamain Sterling's place in UFC history after his 18-5 record through 23 UFC fights. Only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4) had better win percentages at the same career stage. Sterling's record matches Dustin Poirier and Matt Hughes (both 18-5) and exceeds legends like Robert Whittaker, Anderson Silva, Chuck Liddell, and Junior dos Santos. The post argues Sterling deserves recognition as an outstanding fighter, with elite-level performances across two competitive weight classes over 12 years. The author re-watched Sterling's second fight with Petr Yan and scored it 3-2 for Sterling, defending the judges' decision. The analysis suggests Sterling could achieve legendary status with victories over elite featherweights like Movsar Evloev, Diego Lopes, or Ilia Topuria, potentially establishing him as one of the sport's all-time greats if he can capture the featherweight title after his bantamweight championship reign.