These MMA records are all about to FINALLY be broken.

TL;DR

Islam Makhachev is one title defense away from breaking Anderson Silva's all-time UFC win streak record of 16, the sport's most significant record.

Key Points

• 1.Biggest record on the line: Islam Makhachev is tied with Anderson Silva at 16 straight wins — one defense gives him the longest win streak in UFC history, a record held since 2012.
• 2.Jon Jones controversy: Jones's official streak is only 13, but fans argue it reaches 17–24 depending on whether you count the Hamill DQ and DC no-contest, keeping him in the debate.
• 3.Charlie Olives double threat: Oliveira is tied with Jim Miller for most lightweight submissions (11) and most lightweight bonuses (15), and is two wins from Miller's all-time UFC wins record of 27.
• 4.Mackenzie Dern's record-breaking potential: As strawweight champ, Dern could tie Angela Hill's divisional wins record (12), break Jessica Andrade's finish record (6), and surpass Andrade's bonus record (9) all in 2026.
• 5.Vulkanovski vs. Aldo: Volk is tied with Jose Aldo at 8 title fight wins at featherweight — one more championship victory makes him the undisputed GOAT of the division statistically.