Lightweight division's longest active win streaks show major shifts over two years

Analysis of the lightweight division's longest active win streaks reveals significant changes over the past two years. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 16 consecutive wins. One year ago, Makhachev had 14, followed by Paddy Pimblett with 6 and three fighters tied at 5 wins. Two years ago, Makhachev had 12 wins while Renato Moicano and Pimblett each had 5-fight streaks, with several fighters at 4 including Arman Tsarukyan. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins, Makhachev had 9, Beneil Dariush had 7, and three fighters including Tsarukyan had 5-win streaks. The comparison illustrates how the competitive landscape and momentum have evolved in one of the UFC's deepest divisions.