Volkanovski becomes first 37-year-old male to win belt in UFC lower weights

In February 2026, Alexander Volkanovski became the first 37-year-old male fighter in UFC lightweight divisions history to win a championship belt. This milestone follows a series of longevity records in the lower weight classes over the past decade. Volkanovski had previously become the first male fighter over 35 to win a belt in these divisions in April 2025, and the first 36-year-old male in May 2025. The post chronicles various age-related achievements in the featherweight, bantamweight, and flyweight divisions, including records by female fighters like Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko. Other recent milestones include Raoni Barcelos becoming the second male fighter over 35 to achieve a five-fight win streak in April 2026.