Aljamain Sterling's UFC record ranks among all-time greats after 23 fights

After 23 UFC fights, Aljamain Sterling holds an 18-5 record, placing him among the promotion's elite in terms of winning percentage at that stage of a career. Only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4) had better records after 23 UFC bouts. Sterling's winning percentage surpasses legends like Robert Whittaker, Sean Strickland, Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva, Demian Maia, Chuck Liddell, and Junior dos Santos. The post argues that Sterling's accomplishments, including title reigns and victories over elite opponents like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo, deserve greater recognition. Sterling's recent victory over Zalal demonstrates his continued excellence even past his prime, and the author suggests he is one or two wins away from securing legacy status as an all-time great.