Lightweight division win streak evolution tracked over three years

An analysis shows how the UFC lightweight division's longest active win streaks have evolved significantly over the past three years. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 16 consecutive wins, followed by Diego Lopes with 7, and several fighters tied at 5 wins including Chase Hooper, Nasrat Haqparast, and Fares Ziam. One year ago, the list was topped by Makhachev with 14 wins, with Paddy Pimblett at 6. Two years prior, Makhachev had 12 wins with Renato Moicano and Pimblett at 5. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins, Makhachev had 9, and Beneil Dariush had 7. The data illustrates the constantly shifting competitive landscape in one of the UFC's most talent-rich divisions.