Analysis shows dramatic changes in UFC lightweight division win streaks over two years

A comparison of the longest active win streaks in the UFC lightweight division shows significant turnover over the past two years. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 15 consecutive wins, followed by Paddy Pimblett with 7, and several fighters at 5 wins. One year ago, Makhachev had 14 wins, with Pimblett at 6 and several others at 5. Two years ago, Makhachev had 12 wins, while Renato Moicano, Pimblett, and Arman Tsarukyan were building their streaks. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins, Makhachev had 9, Beneil Dariush had 7, and several fighters including Tsarukyan sat at 5. The analysis demonstrates how quickly momentum shifts in one of the UFC's most competitive divisions.