Lightweight division winning streaks compared across three years

A historical comparison shows the evolution of winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division over a three-year period. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 15 consecutive wins, followed by Chase Hooper with 6, and three fighters tied at 5 wins each. One year ago in May 2025, the list was topped by Makhachev with 14 wins, followed by Paddy Pimblett with 6, and three fighters at 5 wins. Two years ago in May 2024, Makhachev had 12 wins, with Renato Moicano and Pimblett at 5, and four fighters including Arman Tsarukyan at 4 wins. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins, Makhachev had 9, Beneil Dariush had 7, and three fighters including Tsarukyan and Rafael Fiziev held 5-win streaks. The data illustrates how winning momentum has shifted in one of the UFC's most competitive divisions.