Jared Cannonier stands out as the oldest fighter on the UFC OKC card at 42 years old and will be competing in his 21st UFC bout, making him the fighter with both the most UFC appearances and the most seniority on the card. His UFC career dates back to January 3, 2015. Austin Bashi, at 24, is the youngest fighter set to compete on the card.
Jared Cannonier will carry the most UFC experience on the Oklahoma City card when he steps into the octagon for his 21st appearance under the promotion's banner, making him both the oldest and most seasoned competitor on the entire event roster.
Cannonier, 42, carries an 18-9 record and is currently ranked ninth in the middleweight division. The American fighter out of MMA Lab has been competing in the UFC since January 3, 2015, giving him more than a decade of tenure with the organization. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 77-inch reach, "The Killa Gorilla" generates consistent offensive output, landing 4.42 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy — numbers that reflect a striker who has remained productive deep into his career.
On the opposite end of the experience spectrum sits Austin Bashi, the youngest fighter on the card at just 24 years old. The orthodox fighter out of Warrior Way Martial Arts holds an impressive 14-1 record and brings a sharply different skill set. Bashi's 8.39 takedowns per 15 minutes marks him as one of the more active grapplers in his division, complemented by 1.3 submission attempts per 15 minutes. At five-foot-six with a 70-inch reach, he relies heavily on wrestling to control opponents rather than the striking volume Cannonier generates.
Why it matters
- Cannonier's 21 UFC appearances place him among the more experienced active middleweights, and a win could push him back toward the top ten.
- At 42, his longevity in a demanding division is notable, with his UFC tenure spanning more than 11 years.
- Bashi's youth and elite takedown rate set up a stylistic contrast with the veterans on the card, signaling a potential rise through the ranks if he performs.
