Lightweight division win streak analysis shows Islam Makhachev dominance

An analysis tracks the evolution of the longest active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division over the past two years. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 16 consecutive victories. One year ago, Makhachev had 14 wins with Paddy Pimblett second at six. Two years prior, Makhachev was at 12 wins with Renato Moicano and Pimblett tied at five. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 consecutive wins, followed by Makhachev at nine and Beneil Dariush at seven. The data illustrates Makhachev's sustained dominance and the shifting competitive landscape of the division over time.