Lightweight win streak leaders shift dramatically over past two years

An analysis of the longest active win streaks in the UFC lightweight division shows significant changes over the past two years. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 16 consecutive wins. One year ago, Makhachev had 14 wins leading the division, with Paddy Pimblett at six and three fighters tied at five wins. Two years ago, Makhachev had 12 wins, while Renato Moicano and Pimblett each had five, and several fighters including Arman Tsarukyan had four-fight streaks. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins, Makhachev had nine, Beneil Dariush had seven, and three fighters including Tsarukyan and Rafael Fiziev each had five. The data illustrates the volatility and competitive nature of the lightweight division.