A detailed comparison shows how UFC lightweight win streaks have changed significantly. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 16 consecutive wins, followed by Ian Machado Garry (15), Shavkat Rakhmonov (11), Paddy Pimblett (7), and Nasrat Haqparast (7). One year ago, the list was headed by Makhachev (14), with much shorter streaks from Pimblett (6) and three fighters tied at 5 wins. Two years ago, Makhachev had 12 wins, Renato Moicano and Pimblett had 5, while Arman Tsarukyan and others had 4. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10, Makhachev had 9, and Beneil Dariush had 7. The evolution shows how quickly the divisional landscape shifts.
The UFC lightweight division's win-streak leaderboard has undergone a dramatic reshaping over the past two years, with Islam Makhachev now standing alone at the top on an unmatched 16-fight run.
A snapshot comparison across four points in time illustrates how rapidly the division's hierarchy has shifted. Back in April 2022, Charles Oliveira led all lightweights with 10 consecutive victories, Makhachev sat just behind at 9, and Beneil Dariush rounded out the top tier at 7. Two years ago the picture had already changed, with Makhachev extended to 12 wins and Renato Moicano and Paddy Pimblett each sitting at 5. One year ago, Makhachev had stretched his streak to 14, while Pimblett was at 6 and three fighters were clustered at 5. Today, Makhachev leads at 16, Ian Machado Garry has climbed to 15, Shavkat Rakhmonov sits at 11, and both Pimblett and Nasrat Haqparast are at 7.
Oliveira, now 36 and currently ranked third in the division with a 37-11 record, was the dominant streak holder in early 2022 but no longer appears in the top tier of the current standings. Dariush, 37 and ranked eighth at 23-8-1, also featured prominently in the earlier snapshots and has since slipped from that group.
Notably, Rakhmonov's inclusion warrants context: the unbeaten Kazakh competes at welterweight, not lightweight, suggesting his 11-fight streak reflects broader UFC win-streak tracking across weight classes rather than a lightweight-only list.
Why it matters
- Makhachev's streak growth from 9 to 16 over roughly three years underlines his sustained dominance at the top of the division
- The emergence of Garry at 15 straight wins signals a major new presence challenging for divisional relevance
- Oliveira and Dariush, both prominent on earlier lists, have seen their streak standing fade, reflecting the division's constant turnover
- The data highlights how few fighters maintain long runs in one of the UFC's most competitive weight classes
