Gaethje's title win ranks among the oldest in UFC lower-weight-class history

At 37 years, 7 months, and 2 days old, Justin Gaethje's lightweight title victory over Ilia Topuria is the second-oldest championship win across UFC weight classes from lightweight down to strawweight, behind only Valentina Shevchenko's flyweight title win over Weili Zhang at 37 years, 8 months, and 9 days. Alexander Volkanovski's featherweight title defence against Diego Lopes in a rematch at 37 years, 4 months, and 3 days ranks third on the list.