Lightweight division win streaks dramatically shifted over past two years

An analysis of the longest active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division shows significant turnover in divisional momentum over the past two years. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 16 consecutive wins, followed by Renato Moicano with 6 wins. One year ago, the top streaks were Makhachev (14), Paddy Pimblett (6), and three fighters tied at 5 wins. Two years ago, Makhachev had 12 wins leading, with Moicano and Pimblett at 5, and several fighters including Arman Tsarukyan at 4. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins, Makhachev had 9, Beneil Dariush had 7, and multiple fighters held 5-fight streaks including Rafael Fiziev and Tsarukyan.