Timeline shows increasing longevity milestones in UFC's lighter weight classes

A detailed timeline tracks major longevity milestones achieved by fighters aged 35 and older in the UFC's three lightest divisions (flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight) from 2017 to 2026. Sara McMann became the first fighter in these divisions to achieve a three-fight win streak after turning 35 in February 2017. Lauren Murphy was the first to reach a five-fight win streak after 35 in June 2021. Amanda Nunes became the first in all light divisions to win a title after 35 in June 2023. Alexander Volkanovski became the first male fighter to win a title after 35 in April 2025, and later became the first 37-year-old male champion in February 2026. Valentina Shevchenko set milestones at both 36 and 37 years old. Alexandre Pantoja, Ayman Zahabi, and Raoni Barcelos also achieved notable win streaks after turning 35, demonstrating increasing success rates for older fighters in lighter weight classes.