The Longest Winning Streak in UFC History
The UFC represents the most challenging platform in MMA, where each match is a high-stakes battle that evaluates your abilities, endurance, resilience, and strategic thinking. This is why achieving long win streaks is so uncommon; accumulating victories against top-tier opponents requires exceptional skill and reliability. Only a few fighters have managed to do this, consistently outperforming their rivals and making impressive knockouts and smooth submissions a regular occurrence. From Anderson Silva’s record-breaking streak to current fighters crafting their own legacies, these winning streaks demonstrate who can maintain their elite status in the Octagon.
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Top 5 longest winning streaks in UFC history
| Rank | Fighter | Consecutive Wins | Years Active in Streak | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anderson Silva | 16 | 2006–2013 | Middleweight |
| 2 | Islam Makhachev | 15 | 2016–Present | Lightweight |
| 3 | Kamaru Usman | 15 | 2015–2022 | Welterweight |
| 4 | Georges St-Pierre | 13 | 2007–2013 | Welterweight/Middleweight |
| 5 | Jon Jones | 13 | 2010–2020 | Light Heavyweight/Heavyweight |
Anderson Silva (16 wins)
Era: 2006-2013
Division: Middleweight
Key wins: Rich Franklin, Dan Henderson, Vitor Belfort, Chael Sonnen
Anderson Silva wasn’t just winning fights; he was making history in the UFC. From 2006 to 2013, he achieved an incredible 16 consecutive victories, holding the middleweight title for almost seven years and defending it 10 times. His journey began with a 49-second knockout of Chris Leben and provided fans with unforgettable moments, such as the impressive knockout of Forrest Griffin and the front kick that took down Vitor Belfort. Silva even stepped up to light heavyweight to take on larger opponents. His reign came to an end in 2013 when Chris Weidman stunned everyone with a second-round knockout.
Islam Makhachev(15 wins)
Era: 2016–Present
Division: Lightweight
Key wins: Charles Oliveira, Alexander Volkanovski, Dustin Poirier, Dan Hooker
Islam Makhachev has established himself as one of the most intimidating fighter in the UFC. Following an unexpected knockout defeat in 2015, the fighter from Dagestan has remained undefeated, racking up 15 consecutive victories, which is among the longest winning streaks in UFC history. As a student of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev dominates the lightweight division with his powerful sambo grappling, keen fight intelligence, and consistently improving striking skills. He has defended his championship against prominent fighters like Charles Oliveira and Alexander Volkanovski (twice), demonstrating that he is not just a product of hype. At this moment, he is not merely holding a title,he is crafting a legacy.
Kamaru Usman (15 wins)
Era: 2015–2022
Division: Welterweight
Key wins: Tyron Woodley, Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington
Kamaru Usman was a dominant figure in the UFC welterweight division, achieving 15 consecutive victories, which is the second-longest winning streak in UFC history. Known for his unyielding wrestling skills and newly developed knockout ability, he defeated prominent fighters like Colby Covington (twice), Jorge Masvidal (twice), and Gilbert Burns. For many years, it seemed like no one could defeat him. However, at UFC 278, with under a minute remaining in a match he was leading, Leon Edwards executed a flawless head kick that knocked Usman out cold. This was one of the most surprising upsets in UFC history, demonstrating that in MMA, a single strike can alter everything.
Georges St-Pierre (13 wins)
Era: 2007-2013
Division: Welterweight/Middleweight
Key wins: Matt Serra, BJ Penn, Nick Diaz, Carlos Condit
Georges St-Pierre isn’t just a UFC icon, he’s a role model for intelligent and powerful fighting. The Canadian star dominated the welterweight division during two title reigns, successfully defending his championship nine times against legends like Matt Hughes, BJ Penn, and Nick Diaz. Known for his exceptional fight IQ and discipline, GSP managed to avenge both of his career defeats and always entered the ring with a solid game plan. After retiring as champion in 2013, he surprised everyone in 2017 by coming back to defeat Michael Bisping for the middleweight title, becoming one of the few fighters to earn UFC championships in two different weight classes. His precision, preparation, and professionalism established him as one of the greatest fighters to ever compete in the Octagon.
Jon Jones (13 wins)
Era: 2010-2020
Division: Light Heavyweight/Heavyweight
Key wins: Daniel Cormier, Alexander Gustafsson, Rashad Evans, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson
Jon Jones made a huge entrance into the UFC as a rising star, becoming the youngest champion ever at just 23 years old by beating Maurício Rua. He then went on an incredible 13-fight winning streak, scoring victories against legends like Daniel Cormier, Lyoto Machida, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Famous for his unique striking, powerful grappling, and smart fight strategy, Jones dominated the light heavyweight division for many years. Now competing in the heavyweight class, he has added another UFC title to his achievements, showing that his skills are effective in any weight category. With a career filled with major victories and unparalleled talent, Jones stands out as one of the most successful fighters in MMA history.
