Lightweight division winning streaks show major shifts over past two years

An analysis of the longest active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division shows dramatic changes over recent years. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 16 consecutive wins, followed by Paddy Pimblett with 8, and several fighters tied at 5 wins. One year ago, the list was topped by Makhachev with 14, Pimblett with 6, and three fighters at 5. Two years prior, Makhachev had 12, with Renato Moicano and Pimblett at 5, and four fighters at 4. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10, Makhachev had 9, Beneil Dariush had 7, and three fighters shared 5-fight streaks. The data illustrates the constant turnover and competitive nature of the lightweight rankings.