Longest Active Win Streaks by Non-UFC Champions
Amassing a win streak of any kind in the cut-throat world of the UFC is by no means an easy feat. One only needs to take a look at the current rankings for proof of that. Barring the top three, not a single fighter ranked inside the current pound-for-pound top ten has won more than four consecutive bouts, with Petr Yan being the man who rides that four-bout tear, culminating with his recent bantamweight championship upset against Merab Dvalishvili.
But of course, the very best have managed herculean exploits, and that’s where the three best fighters on the planet immediately come into play. Current welterweight and former lightweight ace Islam Makhachev has a whopping 16 straight victories under his belt, wins that have led him to championship gold at both 155 and now 170 pounds. Rival Ilia Topuria has nine consecutive triumphs to his name, also becoming a two-weight world champion along the way. And that goes without mentioning the GOAT Jon Jones, whose 19-fight winning streak is the longest in history, whether he is retired or not.
But which fighters outside of the current champions are on tears of their own? Well, some contenders have been piling up the bodies in their pursuit of a maiden title challenge. So, who are they? And what’s to come in their immediate future? Let’s take a look.
Longest Active Win Streaks
Lerone Murphy
Lerone Murphy’s got nine straight UFC wins since that funky 2019 debut draw against Zubaira Tukhugov in Dubai back in September 2019, the joint-longest win streak by a non-champion and the joint-second longest overall. He now sits pretty with a 17-0-1, and damn, if he doesn’t make it look effortless. This Manchester machine just pieced up the highly rated Aaron Pico at UFC 319, knocking out the former Bellator star in spectacular fashion.
Many wonder why he isn’t the number one contender already, with champion Alexander Volkanovski even calling a clash between the pair of them “a no-brainer.” Well, he may well be exactly that if he can extend his winning streak to ten in his upcoming crunch clash against another in-form star.
Murphy will face off against Movsar Evloev (more on him shortly) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 270 on March 21st, and if the betting odds are to be believed, the Brit could have his work cut out. Popular upstart betting outlet Lucky Rebel has Murphy listed as a +175 underdog for the upcoming clash, with his Russian opponent penned in as a narrow -222 favorite. The upcoming clash at UFC London is being billed as a number one contender’s clash, with the winner getting dibs at Volkanovski’s throne, should the Aussie get through his test with Diego Lopes.
So, Murphy wins? The title shot’s his birthright. Lose? Well, his unbeaten streak crumbles, but you gotta figure this guy’s built different. It’s frustrating how long he’s flown under the radar, but 2026 feels like his breakout. But if he is to ensure that the year is exactly that, then he will need to begin by overcoming his toughest challenge yet.
Movsar Evloev
Movsar Evloev’s 19-0 flawless ledger includes nine UFC wins, all by soul-crushing decision, because why finish when you can dominate for 15 minutes straight? Yeah, he’s got that dubious record for longest streak without a stoppage—suffocating Diego Lopes lately with Dagestani wrestling that turns fights into nap sessions. Fans gripe about the snoozefests, but the top-five ranking doesn’t lie.
Since 2016, unbeaten, wrestling clinics galore, frustrating strikers into irrelevance. Inactivity is his Achilles heel, with one pull-out last year drawing the ire of UFC head honcho Dana White. But when Evloev’s on, good luck prying him off.
The horizon? Same London main event versus Murphy, March 21, basically rubber-stamped as #1 contender eliminator. Evloev’s grappling nightmare matches perfectly against Murphy’s blistering striking; win, and the title’s next. Stay active after? The pound-for-pound summit alongside fellow wrestling aces Makhachev and Chimaev awaits.
Carlos Ulberg
Carlos Ulberg? Eight UFC wins on the bounce—all post-2021 debut knockout loss to Kennedy Nzechukwu—14-1 overall, seven KOs, two subs, like a highlight reel on steroids. The City Kickboxing wizard dropped Alonzo Menifield in 12 seconds and punched Dominic Reyes into next week in his most recent bout back in September. He’s also decisioned grizzled vets like Jan Blachowicz and Volkan Oezdemir—outstriking, stuffing takedowns, evolving from finisher to five-round menace. His kickboxing base continues to shine; the guy’s got power that rattles bones.
He’s cocky about it, too. He expects a light heavyweight title shot after Alex Pereira’s rampage back to the summit. The rumour mill suggests a UFC 327 date in Miami versus ex-champ Jiri Prochazka, one last eliminator to shut up the haters. Beat Jiri’s chaos? The Poatan fight’s locked. Ulberg’s nine-win heater and first-round KO fetish could flip the division upside down, especially should he dispatch the beloved champion in blockbuster fashion.
Anthony Hernandez
Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez? Eight-fight UFC tear to 15-2, pressure-cooking names like Roman Dolidze with a fourth-round sub in August 2025. He rallied from a striking war to TKO Edmen Shahbazyan, subbed late swap Roman Kopylov at UFC 298 in dominant fashion, and with his cardio-inspired aggression overload, a top ten middleweight ranking is just around the corner.
Headlining UFC Houston on February 21 versus ex-champ Sean Strickland is without question his sternest test yet. Take out the brash former champion, and he’ll be one step closer to a tantalizing clash against arguably the most feared fighter in the entire company: Khamzat Chimaev.
