A detailed timeline documents how fighters over 35 have achieved increasing success in the UFC's three lowest weight classes over the past decade. Sara McMann became the first fighter in these divisions to achieve a three-fight win streak after turning 35 in February 2017, followed by Lauren Murphy's five-fight streak in June 2021. Amanda Nunes became the first to win a title after 35 in June 2023, with Raquel Pennington following in January 2024. Alexander Volkanovski became the first male fighter to win a title after 35 in April 2025, and Valentina Shevchenko became the first 37-year-old champion in May 2025. Most recently, Raoni Barcelos became the second male fighter to achieve a five-fight win streak after 35 in April 2026. The analysis tracks victories achieved specifically after the fighter's 35th birthday, not career win streaks that began earlier.
