Lightweight division winning streaks show significant turnover over past two years

A comparison of the longest active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division shows dramatic changes over the past two years. Currently, the leaders are Islam Makhachev and several fighters tied at five wins. One year ago, the list was topped by Makhachev with 14 wins, followed by Paddy Pimblett at six, and three fighters at five wins including Chase Hooper, Nasrat Haqparast, and Fares Ziam. Two years ago, Makhachev led with 12 wins, while Renato Moicano and Pimblett had five, and Drakkar Klose, Mike Davis, and Arman Tsarukyan had four. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins, Makhachev had nine, Beneil Dariush had seven, and three fighters including Rafael Fiziev and Tsarukyan had five. The data illustrates substantial turnover in momentum among lightweight contenders over this period.