UFC lower weight divisions see historic milestones in fighter longevity post-35

A detailed timeline shows how UFC's three lower weight divisions (flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight) have seen increasing success from fighters over 35 years old. Key milestones include Sara McMann becoming the first fighter in these divisions to achieve a three-fight win streak after turning 35 in February 2017, and Lauren Murphy becoming the first to reach a five-fight streak after 35 in June 2021. Amanda Nunes became the first in light divisions to win a title after 35 in June 2023, while Alexander Volkanovski became the first male to do so in April 2025 and later became the first 37-year-old male champion in February 2026. Most recently, Raoni Barcelos in April 2026 became the second male after Aiemann Zahabi to achieve a five-fight win streak after age 35.