A comparison of the longest active win streaks in the UFC lightweight division reveals significant changes over the past two years. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 16 wins, followed by Paddy Pimblett with 7, and several fighters tied at 5 wins. One year ago, Makhachev had 14 wins with Pimblett at 6, while two years ago Makhachev had 12 with multiple fighters at 4-5 wins including Arman Tsarukyan. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 consecutive wins, Makhachev had 9, and Beneil Dariush had 7. The analysis demonstrates the volatile nature of winning streaks in one of the UFC's most competitive divisions.
The lightweight division's win-streak landscape has shifted dramatically over the past two years, with a snapshot analysis tracing how standing streaks among UFC 155-pounders have evolved from April 2022 through May 2026.
Islam Makhachev now sits atop the list with 16 consecutive wins, a number that has climbed steadily from 12 two years ago and 14 one year ago. Back in April 2022, it was Charles Oliveira who led the division with 10 straight victories, while Makhachev sat just behind at nine and Beneil Dariush rounded out the top group with seven. The shift in those positions alone illustrates how rapidly the division's hierarchy can move.
Oliveira, now 36 and ranked third at lightweight with an overall record of 37 wins and 11 losses, remains one of the most dangerous finishers in the sport. The Brazilian averages 2.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes and lands 3.35 significant strikes per minute at 54 percent accuracy, making him a persistent threat across all phases. Dariush, a 37-year-old southpaw out of Kings MMA currently ranked eighth, carries a record of 23-8-1 and adds a physical edge with 3.78 significant strikes landed per minute and more than two takedowns per 15 minutes.
Paddy Pimblett now sits second overall on the active streak list with seven wins, up from six a year ago. Arman Tsarukyan was among the fighters clustered near the top of the streak table two years back, reflecting how fluid movement through the rankings has been across the division.
Why it matters
- Makhachev's streak has grown by seven wins in four years, underlining sustained dominance at 155 pounds
- Oliveira's drop from divisional streak leader to third-ranked contender captures how quickly fortune shifts in a single loss
- The clustering of multiple fighters at five wins signals genuine depth and competition beneath the top two spots
