An analysis of the longest active win streaks in the UFC lightweight division shows Islam Makhachev at the top with 16 consecutive victories. Diego Lopes follows with seven wins, while Paddy Pimblett and Chase Hooper each have six-fight streaks. The post compares current standings to historical data from one and two years ago. One year ago, Makhachev had 14 wins with Pimblett second at six. Two years ago, Makhachev had 12 wins while Renato Moicano and Pimblett were tied at five. The comparison illustrates Makhachev's dominant run and the shifting landscape of divisional contenders.
Islam Makhachev stands alone atop the UFC lightweight division's active win-streak leaderboard, having now strung together 16 consecutive victories to cement his status as the sport's most dominant active fighter. A fresh breakdown of streak data across the 155-pound roster highlights how dramatically the landscape has shifted over the past two years.
Makhachev, 34, from Russia, carries a 28-1-0 professional record and holds champion status while currently competing at welterweight. Training out of Eagles MMA, the southpaw operates with rare efficiency — landing 2.63 significant strikes per minute at a 58 percent accuracy rate, while averaging 3.2 takedowns and 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes. His streak stood at 12 wins two years ago, then grew to 14 a year ago, and has since climbed to 16, underlining a sustained dominance that shows no sign of slowing.
Paddy Pimblett, ranked sixth in the lightweight division, checks in second among active streaks with six straight wins. The 31-year-old from England, who fights out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool, holds a 23-4-0 record and brings high-volume striking to every outing, averaging 5.49 significant strikes per minute. He has been a fixture near the top of this list for two years running, sitting second a year ago as well.
Chase Hooper, known as The Dream, also carries a six-fight winning streak. The 26-year-old American southpaw stands six-foot-one with a 74-inch reach and holds a 16-5-1 record. He averages 2.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, the highest among the fighters highlighted here, making him one of the more dangerous grapplers currently surging through the division.
Why it matters
- Makhachev's streak growth from 12 to 16 wins over two years reflects a level of consistency rarely seen across any UFC weight class
- Pimblett's sustained presence on the list at ranked sixth signals he remains in the divisional conversation
- Hooper's emergence as a streaking finisher adds a new name to the lightweight contender mix
- The historical comparison reveals genuine turnover among top streaks, with Renato Moicano's presence two years ago replaced by new faces
