Lightweight division win streak comparison shows Islam Makhachev's dominance

An analysis of the UFC lightweight division's longest active win streaks shows significant changes over time. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with a 16-fight win streak, followed by Diego Lopes at 7 fights and Paddy Pimblett at 6. One year ago, Makhachev had 14 wins with Pimblett at 6 and three fighters tied at 5. Two years prior, Makhachev had 12 wins, with Renato Moicano and Pimblett at 5, and several fighters including Arman Tsarukyan at 4. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10 wins, Makhachev had 9, Beneil Dariush had 7, and three fighters including Tsarukyan and Rafael Fiziev had 5. The data illustrates how Makhachev has extended his dominance while other contenders' streaks have been interrupted.