Lightweight division winning streaks show dramatic shifts over past two years

An analysis of active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division reveals significant changes over the past two years. Currently, the longest active streak belongs to Islam Makhachev. One year ago, the top five included Makhachev with 14 wins, Paddy Pimblett with 6, and three fighters tied at 5 wins each. Two years ago, Makhachev led with 12 wins, followed by Renato Moicano and Pimblett with 5 each, and several fighters at 4 including Arman Tsarukyan. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins, Makhachev had 9, Beneil Dariush had 7, and multiple fighters held 5-win streaks including Rafael Fiziev and Tsarukyan. The statistics demonstrate the volatile nature of the division.