Lightweight division winning streaks analyzed over three-year period

An analysis tracks the evolution of winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division over the past three years. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 15 consecutive wins, followed by Renato Moicano with 6, Nasrat Haqparast with 6, and Arman Tsarukyan with 6. One year ago, Makhachev had 14, with Paddy Pimblett at 6, and several fighters at 5. Two years ago, Makhachev had 12, Moicano 5, and Pimblett 5. Three years ago in April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10, Makhachev had 9, and Beneil Dariush had 7. The data shows how quickly momentum shifts in the lightweight division, with only Makhachev maintaining consistent dominance throughout the period. Multiple fighters have cycled in and out of winning streak contention.