Timeline shows increasing longevity in UFC's three lightest divisions since 2017

A detailed timeline tracks milestone achievements by fighters over 35 years old in UFC's flyweight, bantamweight, and featherweight divisions 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 reaching five straight wins in June 2021. Amanda Nunes made history in June 2023 as the first fighter in all light divisions to win a title after 35, with Alexander Volkanovski becoming the first male to do so in April 2025. Valentina Shevchenko broke ground as the first 37-year-old champion in these divisions in May 2025, and Volkanovski later became the first 37-year-old male champion in February 2026. Recent additions include Alexandre Pantoja winning a belt after 35 in June 2025, Aiemann Zahabi achieving a five-fight streak in October 2025, and Raoni Barcelos matching that feat in April 2026.