Aljo Sterling has third-best win rate after 23 UFC fights in promotion history

Aljamain Sterling now holds an 18-5 record after 23 UFC fights, giving him the third-best winning percentage in UFC history at that milestone, trailing only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4). Sterling's win rate surpasses legendary fighters including Robert Whittaker, Sean Strickland, José Aldo, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva, Demian Maia, Chuck Liddell, and Junior dos Santos at the same stage of their UFC careers. The analysis highlights Sterling's consistency and elite performance over 12 years in the promotion, with titles and championship-level performances across two highly competitive weight classes. His recent victories include wins over top contenders like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo, cementing his status as one of the sport's most accomplished fighters.