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

After 23 fights in the UFC, Aljamain Sterling holds an 18-5 record, the third-best winning percentage at that point in UFC history. Only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4) had better records after 23 UFC fights. Sterling's win rate surpasses legends including Robert Whittaker, Sean Strickland, Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva, and Chuck Liddell at the same career stage. The analysis argues that Sterling's victories over elite opponents like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo represent historic achievements. Sterling recently defeated Zalal in a competitive fight where he demonstrated high-level technical skills in both striking and grappling, particularly in the first two rounds.