Analysis tracks longevity milestones in UFC's three lowest weight classes

A detailed historical timeline documents major longevity achievements in UFC's flyweight, bantamweight, and featherweight divisions from 2017 to 2026. Key milestones include Sara McMann becoming the first fighter in these divisions to achieve a three-fight win streak after turning 35 in February 2017, and Lauren Murphy reaching a five-fight streak in the same age bracket in June 2021. Amanda Nunes became the first fighter in all light divisions to win a title after 35 in June 2023, followed by Raquel Pennington in January 2024. Alexander Volkanovski became the first male to win a belt after 35 in April 2025, with Valentina Shevchenko becoming the first 37-year-old champion in May 2025. Most recently, in February 2026, Volkanovski became the first 37-year-old male champion, and in April 2026, Raoni Barcelos became the second male after Aiemann Zahabi to achieve a five-fight win streak after turning 35.