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Makhachev leads lightweight win streaks; division landscape shifts

May 5, 2026, 7:54 AM
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An analysis of active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division shows Islam Makhachev with the longest at 16 consecutive victories. The post compares current streaks to those from one and two years ago, showing significant changes in the competitive landscape. One year ago, Makhachev had 14 wins, Paddy Pimblett had 6, and three fighters (Chase Hooper, Nasrat Haqparast, Fares Ziam) had 5-fight streaks. Two years prior, Makhachev had 12, Renato Moicano had 5, and several others including Arman Tsarukyan had 4-fight winning runs. The data illustrates the volatile nature of lightweight competition and how few fighters maintain extended success.

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