Lightweight division winning streaks show dramatic turnover in recent years

An analysis of the longest active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division shows significant changes over the past two years. Currently, the top streaks are led by Islam Makhachev, with other notable runs by fighters at lower streak counts. One year ago, the list was topped by Makhachev with 14 wins, followed by Paddy Pimblett with six, and three fighters tied at five wins each including Chase Hooper, Nasrat Haqparast, and Fares Ziam. Two years ago, Makhachev led with 12 wins, while Renato Moicano and Pimblett had five-win streaks, and Drakkar Klose, Mike Davis, and Arman Tsarukyan each 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 were at five wins each, demonstrating the rapid evolution of the division's competitive landscape.