Islam Makhachev leads lightweight division with 15-fight UFC winning streak

An analysis of the longest active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division shows Islam Makhachev leading with 15 consecutive victories. Renato Moicano follows with six wins, while Chase Hooper and Fares Ziam each have five. The post provides historical context, showing how the top streaks have evolved: one year ago, Makhachev had 14 wins with Paddy Pimblett at six; two years ago, Makhachev had 12 with Moicano and Pimblett at five; and in April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins, followed by Makhachev with nine and Beneil Dariush with seven. This demonstrates Makhachev's sustained dominance and the changing landscape of lightweight contenders.