Makhachev extends lightweight win streak lead to 14 over past two years

An analysis of the longest active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division shows significant changes over time. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 14 consecutive wins, followed by Paddy Pimblett with 6, and Chase Hooper, Nasrat Haqparast, and Fares Ziam each with 5. One year ago, Makhachev had 14, with Pimblett at 6 and three fighters at 5. Two years ago, Makhachev had 12, with Renato Moicano and Pimblett at 5, and several fighters including Arman Tsarukyan at 4. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10, Makhachev had 9, Beneil Dariush had 7, and three fighters including Tsarukyan had 5.