Analysis tracks age milestones in UFC lower weight classes over past decade

The post chronicles key achievements by fighters aged 35 and older in UFC's three lowest weight classes over the past ten years. Sara McMann became the first to achieve a three-fight win streak after turning 35 in February 2017. Lauren Murphy became 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 belt after 35 in June 2023, with Raquel Pennington following in January 2024. Alexander Volkanovski became the first male fighter in light divisions to win a belt after 35 in April 2025. Valentina Shevchenko became the first 37-year-old to win a belt in May 2025, after previously being the first 36-year-old. Alexandre Pantoja became the second male to win a belt after 35 in June 2025. Aiemann Zahabi became the first male to reach a five-fight win streak after 35 in October 2025. Volkanovski became the first 37-year-old male to win a belt in February 2026. Raoni Barcelos became the second male after Zahabi to achieve a five-fight win streak after 35 in April 2026.