The Longest UFC Win Streaks: Legends Who Refused to Lose

October 8, 2025 Kris Isaksen

In the unpredictable world of MMA, sustained dominance is rare. But a select few UFC fighters have etched their names into history with remarkable win streaks, defying the odds and the competition. From 12 to 16 straight victories, here are the longest winning streaks ever seen in the UFC — starting with #12 and building up to the greatest of them all.

12. Alexander Volkanovski – 12 Fights

Volkanovski’s 12-fight streak spanned from 2016 to 2023, beginning with a TKO over Yusuke Kasuya. Along the way, he claimed wins over big names like Jose Aldo and Max Holloway, capturing and defending the featherweight belt before his run ended against Islam Makhachev.

11. Tony Ferguson – 12 Fights

Between 2013 and 2019, Ferguson tore through the lightweight division with 12 straight wins, starting with a submission over Mike Rio. His run featured explosive performances against Edson Barboza and Donald Cerrone, but came to an end when he lost to Justin Gaethje.

10. Amanda Nunes – 12 Fights

Amanda Nunes' legendary run lasted from 2015 to 2021, starting with a submission of Sara McMann. She beat icons like Ronda Rousey and Valentina Shevchenko during her streak, cementing her legacy as one of MMA’s all-time greats.

9. Max Holloway – 13 Fights

Holloway kicked off his 13-fight win streak in 2014 with a victory over Will Chope. He dismantled the featherweight division en route to his 13th win over Brian Ortega, before his momentum was halted by Dustin Poirier in a lightweight bout.

8. Khabib Nurmagomedov – 13 Fights

Khabib began his UFC journey in 2012 with a submission win over Kamal Shalorus. He retired unbeaten in 2020 after 13 straight wins, including dominant performances over Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje.

7. Demetrious Johnson – 13 Fights

‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson launched his 13-fight streak in 2012 by beating Ian McCall and would go on to become the UFC’s first flyweight champion. His run, ending in 2018, featured elite wins over Henry Cejudo, John Dodson, and Ray Borg.

6. Jon Jones – 13 Fights

Despite career turbulence outside the Octagon, Jones’ dominance from 2010 to 2020 included 13 straight wins. The streak included legendary title defenses and concluded with a win over Ovince Saint Preux, before a no-contest halted it officially.

5. Georges St-Pierre – 13 Fights

From 2007 to 2013, GSP reigned supreme with 13 wins, starting with Josh Koscheck. His final win in the streak came after a four-year layoff, when he submitted Michael Bisping to become a two-division UFC champion.

4. Merab Dvalishvili – 14 Fights

After losing his first two UFC bouts, Dvalishvili turned things around in 2018 and never looked back. By 2025, he had beaten Cory Sandhagen and set a UFC record with 20 takedowns in one fight, extending his streak to 14.

3. Kamaru Usman – 15 Fights

Usman's dominant run from 2015 to 2022 began with a win over Leon Edwards and peaked with five straight title defenses. His 15th win came against Colby Covington before Edwards ended the streak in a dramatic rematch.

2. Islam Makhachev – 15 Fights

Makhachev started his streak in 2016 after a lone early UFC loss and has since become one of the most feared lightweights. Still active, his 15th win came in January 2025, and he's eyeing Anderson Silva’s record next.

1. Anderson Silva – 16 Fights

Silva’s historic 16-fight win streak between 2006 and 2012 remains the UFC’s longest. Beginning with a lightning-fast KO of Chris Leben, he defeated legends like Vitor Belfort and Chael Sonnen, finishing with a first-round win over Stephan Bonnar.