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Raoni Barcelos has achieved a rare milestone in UFC's lighter weight divisions. In April 2026, the Brazilian bantamweight became only the second male fighter in UFC's three lowest weight classes to achieve a 5-fight winning streak after turning 35 years old. The first was Aiemann Zahabi, who accomplished this feat in October 2025. This achievement highlights the increasing longevity and competitiveness of older fighters in the bantamweight, flyweight, and strawweight divisions. The post traces a decade-long evolution of age-defying performances in these weight classes, beginning with Sarah McMann in 2017.
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