Lightweight division winning streaks compared across three-year period

An analysis tracks the evolution of longest active winning streaks in the UFC lightweight division over three years. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 16 consecutive wins, followed by Paddy Pimblett with 7, and a three-way tie at 5 wins between Diego Lopes, Fares Ziam, and Joel Alvarez. One year ago, Makhachev had 14 wins with Pimblett at 6, while two years prior Makhachev had 12 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 dramatic changes in divisional momentum and Makhachev's sustained dominance during this period.