In the Bantamweight division, Marlon Moraes currently holds the top spot for the longest time since his last UFC fight, with 1690 days having passed. This statistic measures the number of days since a fighter last competed in the UFC. To qualify for this list, a fighter must have participated in at least three UFC fights, and those who have been inactive for more than five years are considered retired and are not included. Out of 266 Bantamweight fighters on record, 108 met these criteria, providing a clear look at current inactivity within the division.
The Top of the List: Moraes, Valiev, and Croom
Marlon Moraes leads the Bantamweight division with 1690 days since his last UFC appearance. His last fight was on 12 March 2022. At 38 years old, Moraes holds a UFC record of 5 wins and 6 losses across 11 fights. This extended period of inactivity follows a career that included a significant number of bouts within the organization.
Closely behind is Timur Valiev, who has accumulated 1683 days since his last fight on 19 March 2022. Valiev, aged 37, has a UFC record of 2 wins and 1 loss from 3 UFC fights. His placement high on this list with a relatively low number of UFC appearances suggests a shorter, more concentrated period of activity before his current layoff. Records based on fewer fights can sometimes present a less comprehensive picture of a fighter's overall tenure.
Kevin Croom ranks third with 1655 days since his last bout on 16 April 2022. Croom, 39 years old, has a UFC record of 0 wins and 3 losses from his 3 UFC fights. Like Valiev, his presence on this list stems from a short UFC career, but in Croom's case, it was without a victory.
Veteran Presences and Notable Absences
Further down the list, Louis Smolka sits at 1627 days since his last fight on 14 May 2022. At 35 years old, Smolka has a more extensive UFC history with 8 wins and 9 losses over 17 fights, indicating a longer and more active career prior to his current absence.
Eddie Wineland and Tony Kelley share the same duration of inactivity, both at 1592 days, having last fought on 18 June 2022. Wineland, 42 years old, has a UFC record of 6 wins and 10 losses across 16 fights, marking him as one of the most experienced fighters on this list by fight count and age. Kelley, 40 years old, has a record of 2 wins and 2 losses from 4 UFC fights, representing a shorter career span compared to Wineland.
Raulian Paiva is next with 1585 days since his last fight on 25 June 2022. Paiva, 31, holds a UFC record of 3 wins and 4 losses from 7 fights. Ronnie Lawrence follows with 1571 days since his last appearance on 09 July 2022. Lawrence, 34, has a record of 2 wins and 1 loss from 3 UFC fights, similar to Timur Valiev in terms of fight count.
A notable name on the list is Dominick Cruz, with 1536 days since his last fight on 13 August 2022. Cruz, 42 years old, has a UFC record of 7 wins and 3 losses from 10 fights. His record stands out among those on the list for its positive win-loss ratio over a significant number of bouts and his advanced age for the division.
Rounding out the top ten is Khalid Taha, who has been inactive for 1515 days since his last fight on 03 September 2022. Taha, 35, has a UFC record of 1 win and 4 losses from 5 fights.
This leaderboard highlights a range of Bantamweight fighters who have been out of active competition for a substantial period, from those with brief UFC tenures to veterans with numerous fights under their belt. The data provides a factual overview of current inactivity within the division based on the specified criteria.
Bantamweight — longest time since last fight
| Fighter | Days out | UFC fights |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Marlon Moraes | 1690 days | 11 fights |
| 2. Timur Valiev | 1683 days | 3 fights |
| 3. Kevin Croom | 1655 days | 3 fights |
| 4. Louis Smolka | 1627 days | 17 fights |
| 5. Eddie Wineland | 1592 days | 16 fights |
| 6. Tony Kelley | 1592 days | 4 fights |
| 7. Raulian Paiva | 1585 days | 7 fights |
| 8. Ronnie Lawrence | 1571 days | 3 fights |
| 9. Dominick Cruz | 1536 days | 10 fights |
| 10. Khalid Taha | 1515 days | 5 fights |
Career statistics from UFC Stats; Elo is bjjmetrics' own rating from UFC results. Updated twice a day.
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