Whittaker becomes second-youngest to reach 10 UFC wins at 24

Joshua Whittaker cemented his place in UFC history at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, becoming the second-youngest fighter ever to record 10 victories inside the promotion, achieving the milestone at just 24 years and 7 months old.

The mark places Whittaker behind only Max Holloway, who set the standard at 23 years, 8 months, and 19 days. Holloway, now 34 years old and ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth in the pound-for-pound standings, carries a 27-9 record and remains one of the sport's most prolific strikers, landing 7.2 significant strikes per minute across his career. The Hawaii-born finisher built his early reputation through relentless volume and durability, qualities that made his youthful run of wins all the more remarkable.

Jon Jones sits third on the all-time list, having reached 10 UFC wins at 24 years, 9 months, and 2 days. The 38-year-old holds a 28-1 record and remains one of the most statistically complete fighters in promotional history, connecting on 58 percent of his significant strikes while averaging 1.89 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Kevin Lee rounds out the top four, having achieved the milestone at 25 years, 7 months, and 17 days. The 33-year-old carries an 18-8 record and built much of his early success through a grappling-heavy approach, averaging 3.18 takedowns per 15 minutes throughout his career.

Why it matters

• Whittaker's placement above Jones on this list underscores how rapidly he has developed inside the octagon
• The achievement signals a generational talent with significant room to grow before reaching his athletic prime
• Reaching double-digit UFC wins before age 25 has historically preceded long, elite-level careers at the top of the sport