The UFC is basically the hardest place to prove yourself in MMA where every single fight pushes you to your limits with skill, stamina and game plans. It’s super tough to get a long winning streak because you really have to keep winning in a dominant way using knockouts and submissions. Islam Makhachev holds the record for the longest winning streak in UFC history with 17 consecutive wins.
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Top 5 UFC Fighters with the Longest Winning Streaks
Here are the top 5 fighters with the longest winning streaks in UFC history, proving that consistency is everything.
| S. No. | Fighter | Consecutive Wins | Years Active in Streak | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islam Makhachev | 17 | 2016-Present | Lightweight |
| 2 | Anderson Silva | 16 | 2006-2013 | Middleweight |
| 3 | Kamaru Usman | 15 | 2015-2022 | Welterweight |
| 4 | Merab Dvalishvili | 14 | 2014-Present | Bantamweight |
| 5 | Georges St-Pierre | 13 | 2007-2013 | Welterweight/Middleweight |
Islam Makhachev(17 wins)
Era: 2016-Present
Division: Lightweight
Islam Makhachev has been on an incredible run since 2015 with 17 straight fights in the UFC’s lightweight division. He’s got amazing sambo wrestling skills, really smart fighting instincts and his striking keeps getting better. He’s defeated top fighters like Charles Oliveira and Alexander Volkanovski which shows he’s the real deal and is creating a lasting legacy in the sport.
Anderson Silva (16 wins)
Era: 2006-2013
Division: Middleweight
Anderson Silva won 16 consecutive fights between 2006 and 2013, holding the middleweight championship for nearly seven years. He had some memorable fights such as knocking out Forrest Griffin and landing a front kick on Vitor Belfort. His amazing run finally came to an end in 2013 when Chris Weidman knocked him out in a shocking upset.
Kamaru Usman (15 wins)
Era: 2015-2022
Division: Welterweight
Kamaru Usman went on a 15-fight winning streak while ruling the welterweight division and defeated top competitors including Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns. His championship run came to a surprising end at UFC 278 when Leon Edwards hit him with a perfectly timed head kick, showing just how quickly one single move can completely turn things around in mixed martial arts.
Merab Dvalishvili (14 wins)
Era: 2014-Present
Division: Bantamweight
Merab Dvalishvili went on an incredible 14-fight winning streak in the UFC’s bantamweight division. His relentless speed, amazing stamina and dominant wrestling style allowed him to defeat big names like Petr Yan, Jose Aldo and Sean O’Malley which solidified his place as one of the most impressive runs in all of UFC history.
Georges St-Pierre (13 wins)
Era: 2007-2013
Division: Welterweight/Middleweight
Georges St-Pierre ruled the welterweight division by successfully defending his title nine times , got revenge against both fighters who beat him, and then surprised everyone when he made a comeback in 2017 to capture the middleweight championship. He also put together an incredible streak of 13 consecutive wins showcasing his work ethic and fight IQ.
