A look at the evolution of active win streaks in the UFC lightweight division over recent years shows Islam Makhachev's continued dominance. Currently, the longest streaks are led by Makhachev at 15 consecutive wins, followed by Paddy Pimblett at 6, and Chase Hooper, Nasrat Haqparast, and Fares Ziam each at 5. One year ago, Makhachev had 14 wins with Pimblett at 6. Two years ago, Makhachev sat at 12 with Renato Moicano and Pimblett at 5 each. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led at 10 wins, Makhachev at 9, and Beneil Dariush at 7. The data illustrates the shifting competitive landscape and Makhachev's steady climb to divisional supremacy.
Islam Makhachev's grip on the UFC lightweight division remains unmatched, with the champion now holding a 15-fight winning streak that stands as the longest active run in the 155-pound weight class as of May 2026.
The data tells a clear story of his ascent. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led the division with 10 consecutive wins, Makhachev sat one step behind at 9, and Beneil Dariush trailed at 7. Two years ago, Makhachev had climbed to 12 straight, with Renato Moicano and Paddy Pimblett each sitting at 5. One year ago, the champion had pushed that number to 14 while Pimblett remained at 6. Today, Makhachev stands alone at 15, with Pimblett at 6 and a trio of Chase Hooper, Nasrat Haqparast, and Fares Ziam each at 5.
Oliveira, now 36 and ranked third in the division with a career record of 37-11, was the man atop the streak standings four years ago. The Brazilian remains dangerous, averaging 2.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes and landing strikes at a 54 percent accuracy rate. Dariush, a southpaw from the United States now ranked eighth at age 37 with a record of 23-8-1, was among the division's hottest names back in 2022 but has since fallen from that top-three conversation.
Among the current challengers to streak relevance, Ziam stands out. The 29-year-old Frenchman carries an 18-4 record and a six-foot-one frame with a 75-inch reach, posting a striking accuracy of 51 percent while averaging 1.62 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Makhachev's streak has grown from second-longest to dominant leader in just four years, underlining his sustained control of the division
- The turnover among streak holders reflects how quickly fortunes shift at lightweight, one of the UFC's deepest rosters
- Several fighters clustered at five wins mean the gap behind Makhachev could close quickly depending on upcoming matchups
