Is Umar Nurmagomedov the next undefeated champion?

Makhachev’s four wins in UFC lightweight title fights are tied with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson and BJ Penn for the most in divisional history.

Makhachev’s three consecutive UFC lightweight title defenses are tied with Nurmagomedov, Henderson, Penn and Frankie Edgar for the most by any champion in the division’s history.

Makhachev’s three consecutive UFC title defenses are tied with Alex Pereira and Alexandre Pantoja for the most among current champions.

Makhachev’s 14-fight UFC winning streak is the longest active streak among fighters on the roster.

Makhachev’s 14-fight UFC winning streak is the third longest in company history behind Anderson Silva (16) and Kamaru Usman (15).

Makhachev’s 13-fight UFC lightweight winning streak is the longest active streak in the division.

Makhachev’s 13-fight UFC lightweight winning streak is the longest in divisional history.

Makhachev’s seven submission victories in UFC lightweight competition are tied for third-most in divisional history behind Jim Miller (11) and Charles Oliveira (10).

Makhachev is one of seven fighters in UFC history to achieve submission victories with five or more different techniques. Oliveira, Miller, Gerald Meerschaert, Frank Mir, Chris Lytle and Stefan Struve also accomplished the feat.

Makhachev is landing 60.3 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC lightweight competition, the highest rate in divisional history.

Makhachev absorbs 1.51 significant strikes per minute in UFC lightweight competition, the best rate among active fighters in the weight class.

Makhachev has defended 90.9 percent of all opponent takedown attempts in UFC lightweight competition, the third-best rate in divisional history behind Ludovit Klein (95.2 percent) and Gleison Tibau (92 percent).

Makhachev has been awarded five fight-night bonuses in his last four UFC appearances.