Aljamain Sterling's UFC win rate ranks among elite after 23 fights

After 23 UFC fights, Aljamain Sterling's 18-5 record places him among the elite in organizational history. Only Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4) had better records at the same career point. Sterling matches Dustin Poirier and Matt Hughes at 18-5 after 23 UFC bouts. The analysis argues Sterling's accomplishments rival legendary fighters, with his wins over Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo representing historic victories. A detailed review of Sterling's second fight with Yan scored it 3-2 for Sterling, with Yan losing the first round by conceding early points. Sterling's three featherweight victories after moving up, including competitive performances against top contenders, demonstrate his elite status across two weight classes. The post suggests Sterling is one victory away from greatness and two from legendary status.