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Michael Morales and Shavkat Rakhmonov lead welterweight win streaks at 7

Oscar Nascimento, MMA News Editor at AgentMMABy Oscar Nascimento
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Michael Morales of Ecuador and Shavkat Rakhmonov of Kazakhstan are currently tied for the longest active winning streaks in the UFC welterweight division, each with seven consecutive victories. Behind them, Michel Pereira sits at five wins in a row. Mike Malott, Gabriel Bonfim, and Punuaele Soriano each have four-fight win streaks. This ranking highlights the current momentum leaders in one of the UFC's most competitive divisions.

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Shavkat Rakhmonov and Michael Morales share the longest active winning streaks in the UFC welterweight division, each riding seven consecutive victories heading into the spring of 2026. Michel Pereira sits in third place at five straight wins, while Mike Malott, Gabriel Bonfim, and Punuaele Soriano each carry four-fight streaks.

Gabriel Bonfim
Gabriel Bonfim

Rakhmonov, the 31-year-old Kazakhstani known as "Nomad," remains undefeated at 19-0 and is ranked third in the welterweight division. Standing six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach, he is one of the most physically imposing fighters in the 170-pound class. His 60 percent striking accuracy is among the most efficient marks in the division, and he adds 1.4 takedowns per 15 minutes along with 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes to give opponents a complete set of problems.

Shavkat Rakhmonov
Shavkat Rakhmonov

Morales, the Ecuadorian prospect, matches him win-for-win on the current streak. His verified record and divisional standing underline a rapid ascent through one of the UFC's deepest rosters.

Michel Pereira
Michel Pereira

Pereira, listed in the database as a middleweight ranked 15th in that division, carries his five-fight momentum across weight classes. The 32-year-old Brazilian known as "Demolidor" posts 4.46 significant strikes per minute with 51 percent accuracy and holds a 32-15-0 professional record.

Michael Morales
Michael Morales

Gabriel Bonfim, ranked 10th at welterweight, rounds out the notable streak holders. The 28-year-old Brazilian trains out of Bonfim Brothers and carries a 19-1-0 record. He lands 4.61 significant strikes per minute while also threatening with 3.6 takedowns and 1.4 submission attempts per 15 minutes — a well-rounded profile that explains his four-fight run.

Mike Malott
Mike Malott

Why it matters

  • Rakhmonov's unbeaten record and top-three ranking make his streak the most consequential title-picture factor at 170 pounds.
  • Morales matching that streak signals a potential future collision between two of the division's hottest fighters.
  • Bonfim's dual striking and grappling output at a top-ten ranking puts him firmly in contention for a higher-profile matchup.
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