5 Youngest UFC Champions In History

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Fighting in UFC at a very young age is an achievement in itself. But some special fighters have managed to capture the prestigious belt before they hit their physical prime.

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#5 Frank Shamrock

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#4 Carlos Newton

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#3 Josh Barnett

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#2 Jose Aldo

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#1 Jon Jones

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