Active lightweight win streaks show major changes over past two years

A statistical breakdown of active win streaks in the UFC lightweight division reveals significant shifts over the past two years. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 16 consecutive wins, followed by Diego Lopes and Paddy Pimblett with 6 each, Chase Hooper with 5, and several fighters tied at 4. One year ago, Makhachev led with 14 wins, while Pimblett had 6. Two years ago in April 2024, Makhachev had 12 wins with several fighters trailing behind. The most dramatic comparison comes from April 2022, when Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins and Makhachev had 9, with Beneil Dariush at 7. The data illustrates how dominant Makhachev's run has been and how the division's competitive landscape has evolved.