Aging is a universal problem. But the human mind desires to overcome problems with courage and strength by acquiring training. Having arrived at the age of 38 a man might become a successful UFC fighter on the conditions of his physique capabilities. Today we shall discuss age-related matters of UFC fighters.
UFC Usual Age Limit
The State Athletic Commission states that the minimum age to enter a fight in the UFC is 18. But there is no maximum age limit. In other words, there is no upper age limit. The standard age of an MMA fighter’s retirement is between 35 and 40 years of age. Beyond the average age, UFC fighters tend to prolong their careers past their due dates. The delayed retirement from the MMA fighting profession sometimes proves risky. There are other pr organizations Besides UFC, some of the best MMA organizations(promotions) are
Bellator MMA, Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB), Fight Nights Global (FNG), ONE Championship, Rizin Fighting Federation (Rizin FF), Invicta FC, Pancrase, M-1 Global, and Caged Steel.
According to UFC requirements, MAA Fighters must be between 21 and 34 years old. Also, they are allowed to legally live and work in the United States to compete in The Ultimate Fighter Championship(UFC). This is an ideal age limit for UFC MMA fighters, while at the same time, UFC is lenient to contract with 18 years old candidates. Most big MMA companies, as mentioned above, do the same. At the same time, the maximum age limit of UFC fighters is also flexible as long as they are capable of continuing fighting in good health permissible by physicians For example, Cheick Kongo aged 46, the oldest Bellator fighter is the oldest active fighter on the Bellator roster. Kongo, a French national, left UFC at around 46, as he lost the fight to Nelson and his UFC contract expired. Although he was offered a four-fight deal, which he turned down. He left the UFC with an 11-6-an 1 record. However, MMA events have no age restrictions, no matter where it is held.
UFC Fighters Above and below 38
As per statistics, in MMA fights, the younger a fighter is the more likely he is to win. An MMA fighter’s most successful time is usually between the ages of 22 to 27. Of course, each fighter’s peak time may occur at a different age.
As Age plays tricks with us we cannot surely say what ages are perfect for an MMA fighter. Some say a good age to start with MMA is around 13–16 years old, citing examples of
Khabib Nurmagomedov started wrestling at 9, and George St. On the other hand, there are successful fighters that started their MMA training in their 20s entered the UFC in their 30s. There are other competing UFC players well into their 30s and 40s.
Owing to significant experience advantages, there are older fighters who defeat younger opponents around the globe. This is the other reality of age in MMA fights. That’s why fighters far too old than the standard age of UFC fighters are allowed to continue fighting to prove their worth. “Experience counts”
Achievements of Older UFC Fighters
There are several active fighters on the UFC roster. Aleksei Oleinik is one of them. His fighting record (6 is 0-15-1 MMA, 9-6 UFC). Oleinik was the first fighter in MMA history to earn victories in four different decades (1 the 1990s00the s, the 2010s, and 2020s). He has earned 55 of his 60 career victories by stoppage. The Ukrainian fighter is 45 years old.
There are also MMA fighters who retired at an older age. Some of these are below Anderson Ronn Silva
Age: 47 years (April 14, 1975)=He retired from MMA at the age of 46 with a record of 34-11(34 wins and losses kinesin his professional career.
2.Randy COUTURE
Age: 59 years (June 22, 1963)=He won his last UFC championship when he was 43 years 8 and months old. He finally retired in 2011 at the age of 47.
3.Chuck Liddell
Age: 53 years (December 17, 1969). Hall of Famer and former Lightweight Champion Chuck Liddel announced his retirement from the sport when he was 41 years old.
4.Fabricio Werdum
Age: 45 years (July 30, 1977).
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum though retired at 45, the Brazilian wishes to try his hands at professional boxing.
5.Mark Coleman
Age: 58 years (December 20, 1964). He spent three years doing no competition before he announced via Facebook that he has officially retired from MMA competition at 48 years of age.
6.Dan Severn: UFC pioneer Dan Severn retires from MMA at age 54. His UFC rec1 is 1 and is 01-19-7.
7.Maurice Smith: His name is written in the history books as the first African-American to win a UFC championship and the coveted UFC heavyweight championship. Smith fought various promotions before he finally retired from MMA at the age of 51.
8.Ken Shamrock retired from MMA in 2019, but he still looks good at the age of 58 years. The ‘World’s Most Dangerous Man’ has proved that age is in fact, just a number.
Other well-accomplished UFC fighters retired from MMA fights when they are already far older than 38 years.
With the benefits of the gym and other training, athletes can retain body strength much longer than non-athletic bodies. From the viewpoints of experts, it is an agreed concluding statement that you can become a UFC fighter even at the age of 38, as there is no upper age limit for fighting in UFC. You just need competitive fighting capabilities.