At what age are fighters highly unlikely to be in the top 5 of their division?

[Maroli]

as someone noted, it's more about how many years you've been fighting as opposed to how old you are.

Belfort and Moose being one of the few exceptions I know.

 

[The MMA Patriot]

0-14 years old

 

[PD4838]

The 9yr rule is still very relevant

http://www.fightopinion.com/2011/06/19/9-year-rule-mma-ufc/

Good piece, most outliers ITO longevity are guys fueled by TRT or busted for roids to prolong their career. OF course there are a couple outliers, but theyre outliers for a reason. In general this is a strong rule to top fighters.

Damn, he just hijacked your thread TS. Never heard of the 9 year rule, that's interesting