UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski continues to compete at an elite level at age 38, defying typical age-related decline in mixed martial arts. A new analysis examines how other UFC legends performed at the same stage of their careers.
The article compares Volkanovski's recent fight record and physical conditioning with historical data from former champions such as Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, and Daniel Cormier, who all faced different trajectories in their late 30s.
While some greats maintained championship form into their late 30s, others saw a sharp drop in performance. Volkanovski's current run suggests he belongs to the former group, though the sport's evolving competition makes direct comparisons difficult.
