Timeline: Fighters over 35 achieving milestones in UFC's lower weight classes

A comprehensive timeline tracks the increasing longevity of fighters aged 35 and older in UFC's three lowest weight divisions (flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight). Key milestones include Sara McMann becoming the first fighter over 35 to achieve a three-fight win streak in February 2017, and Lauren Murphy reaching a five-fight streak in June 2021. Amanda Nunes became the first to win a title after 35 in June 2023, followed by Raquel Pennington as the first to do so against a younger opponent in January 2024. Alexander Volkanovski became the first male fighter over 35 to win a title in April 2025 and later the first 37-year-old male champion in February 2026. Valentina Shevchenko set records at both 36 and 37 years old. Alexandre Pantoja became the second male over-35 champion, while Aiemann Zahabi and Raoni Barcelos achieved five-fight streaks after 35. The timeline demonstrates a clear trend toward extended competitive careers in the sport's lighter divisions.