Lightweight division win streak leaders shift dramatically over past two years

A comparison of the longest active win streaks in the UFC lightweight division shows significant changes over time. Currently, the leaders include Islam Makhachev, Paddy Pimblett, Chase Hooper, Nasrat Haqparast, and Fares Ziam. One year ago, the list featured Makhachev (14 wins), Pimblett (6), Hooper, Haqparast, and Ziam (all at 5). Two years ago it included Makhachev (12), Renato Moicano, Pimblett (both at 5), Drakkar Klose, Mike Davis, and Arman Tsarukyan (all at 4). In April 2022, the top streaks belonged to Charles Oliveira (10), Makhachev (9), Beneil Dariush (7), Claudio Puelles, Rafael Fiziev, and Tsarukyan (all at 5). The analysis highlights the volatile nature of momentum in one of the UFC's deepest divisions.