An analysis of the longest active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division shows Islam Makhachev leading with 15 consecutive victories. Behind him, Paddy Pimblett holds a six-fight streak, while Chase Hooper, Nasrat Haqparast, and Fares Ziam each have five-fight streaks. The post compared current streaks with those from one and two years ago, showing how dramatically the landscape has shifted. One year ago, Makhachev had 14 wins with Pimblett at six, while two years ago Makhachev had 12 with Renato Moicano at five. The historical comparison also noted that in April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 consecutive wins while Makhachev had nine.
Islam Makhachev's remarkable run through the lightweight division has reached 15 consecutive victories, making it the longest active winning streak among all fighters competing at 155 pounds, according to an analysis of current UFC divisional records published on May 4, 2026.
Makhachev, 34, holds a career record of 28-1 and sits atop the pound-for-pound rankings. The Russian southpaw out of Eagles MMA is a relentless competitor, averaging 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and landing significant strikes at a 58 percent accuracy rate. His streak has been building steadily — he sat at 12 consecutive wins two years ago and 14 one year ago, underscoring just how dominant and consistent he has been over an extended period.
The next closest active streaks in the lightweight division belong to Paddy Pimblett at six wins, followed by Chase Hooper, Nasrat Haqparast, and Fares Ziam at five apiece. Ziam, a 29-year-old French fighter with an 18-4 record, fights out of Kill Cliff FC and brings a six-foot-one frame with a 75-inch reach to his bouts, landing significant strikes at a 51 percent clip.
The historical context in the analysis adds a striking dimension. In April 2022, it was Charles Oliveira who led the division's active streaks with 10 straight wins, with Makhachev just behind at nine. Oliveira, now 36 and ranked third at lightweight with a 37-11 record, remains an elite presence in the division. The Brazilian's submission threat is elite, averaging 2.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes alongside 2.22 takedowns in the same span.
Why it matters
- Makhachev's 15-fight streak is more than double the next longest active streak in the division, illustrating near-total dominance at 155 pounds
- The shift from Oliveira leading the division's streak chart in 2022 to Makhachev doing so now reflects a significant changing of the guard at lightweight
- Pimblett's six-fight streak keeps him relevant in divisional conversations, while Ziam and Hooper's five-fight runs signal emerging contenders worth monitoring
