Lightweight win streaks show dramatic shifts over past two years

An analysis tracks the longest active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division, showing how dramatically the landscape has changed. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 15 wins, followed by Paddy Pimblett with 7, Renato Moicano with 6, and Fares Ziam and Chase Hooper both with 5. One year ago, Makhachev had 14, with Pimblett at 6 and three fighters tied at 5. Two years ago, Makhachev was at 12 wins, with Moicano and Pimblett at 5, and four fighters including Arman Tsarukyan at 4. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins, Makhachev had 9, Beneil Dariush had 7, and three fighters including Tsarukyan were at 5. The data illustrates the volatile nature of momentum in one of the UFC's most competitive divisions.