Lightweight division win streaks compared across three years

A retrospective analysis examines the longest active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division at three different points in time. Currently, the top streaks are led by Islam Makhachev at 15 wins, followed by Diego Lopes at 6, and several fighters at 5 wins including Chase Hooper, Nasrat Haqparast, and Fares Ziam. One year ago, Makhachev led with 14 wins, while Paddy Pimblett had 6 and three fighters held 5-fight streaks. Two years prior, Makhachev had 12 wins with Renato Moicano and Pimblett at 5, and several others at 4 including Arman Tsarukyan. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins, Makhachev had 9, Beneil Dariush had 7, and five fighters including Tsarukyan and Rafael Fiziev held 5-fight winning streaks. The comparison illustrates the evolving competitive landscape of one of UFC's deepest divisions.