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A streak that will never be matched ever again in Rugby League saw the St George Dragons win 11 NSWRL Premierships in a row from 1956-1966. Norm Provan (pictured) was an iconic figure in a streak that will stand for the rest of time. (Photo by Getty Images).
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Getting to the top is hard but staying there for the long haul is even harder. Well, not for Martina Navratilova who won at least one Grand Slam title for 16 straight years, beginning in 1975 and ending with her last title in 1990. Not even the great Roger Federer or Rafa Nadal can match this streak. (Photo by Getty Images).
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Arsenal achieved football greatness during 2003/04, becoming only the second team in history to go through a season undefeated, in the most competitive football competition in the world. Arsenal would continue there run into the following season but unfortunately it ended at 49 unbeaten games. A streak that will hard to be matched or surpassed in modern football. (Photo by Getty Images).
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Queensland - the definition of dominance. Eight series wins in a row (from 2006-2013) over NSW. Enough said. (Photo by Getty Images).
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The 1972 Miami Dolphins are the only team in NFL history to go through an entire season undefeated. Including a Superbowl VII win over the Redskins, the Dolphins finished with a 'perfect season' - 17-0. A streak currently unmatched by any other team to grace the Gridiron since 72'. (Photo by Getty Images).
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In the Australian Football League era, the Brisbane Lions became the first side win three flags in a row (2001,02,03). (Photo by Getty Images).
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The Lions streak was then equaled by the great Hawthorn side who won three straight flags from 2012-2014. (Photo by Getty Images).
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Floyd Mayweather and Rocky Marciano are the only two boxers in history to go undefeated there entire boxing career, both retiring with a record of 49-0. Only something and someone extremely special will displace this streak held by two of the greatest boxers of all time. (Photo by Getty Images).
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At the same time the St George Dragons were dominating Rugby League, the Boston Celtics were doing the exact same in the NBA. The Celtics won eight consecutive Championships from 1959-1966. A streak that no NBA side since has ever been close to equaling. (Photo by Getty Images).
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Two great Rugby nations hold the streak for the most consecutive wins. In 2015 the All Blacks set a record of 18 wins in-a-row only to be matched in early 2017 by England. Interestingly both sides streaks were ended by Ireland. (Photo by Getty Images).
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Demetrious Johnson, the UFC's current and only Flyweight champion in its history. Successfully defended his title on 10 consecutive occasions a feat that is truly amazing considering the dynamics of the sport. Will he continue the streak? Either way Hall of Fame status awaits the 'Mighty Mouse.' (Photo by Getty Images).
A streak that will never be matched ever again in Rugby League saw the St George Dragons win 11 NSWRL Premierships in a row from 1956-1966. Norm Provan (pictured) was an iconic figure in a streak that will stand for the rest of time. (Photo by Getty Images).
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Getting to the top is hard but staying there for the long haul is even harder. Well, not for Martina Navratilova who won at least one Grand Slam title for 16 straight years, beginning in 1975 and ending with her last title in 1990. Not even the great Roger Federer or Rafa Nadal can match this streak. (Photo by Getty Images).
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Arsenal achieved football greatness during 2003/04, becoming only the second team in history to go through a season undefeated, in the most competitive football competition in the world. Arsenal would continue there run into the following season but unfortunately it ended at 49 unbeaten games. A streak that will hard to be matched or surpassed in modern football. (Photo by Getty Images).
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Queensland - the definition of dominance. Eight series wins in a row (from 2006-2013) over NSW. Enough said. (Photo by Getty Images).
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The 1972 Miami Dolphins are the only team in NFL history to go through an entire season undefeated. Including a Superbowl VII win over the Redskins, the Dolphins finished with a 'perfect season' - 17-0. A streak currently unmatched by any other team to grace the Gridiron since 72'. (Photo by Getty Images).
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In the Australian Football League era, the Brisbane Lions became the first side win three flags in a row (2001,02,03). (Photo by Getty Images).
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The Lions streak was then equaled by the great Hawthorn side who won three straight flags from 2012-2014. (Photo by Getty Images).
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Floyd Mayweather and Rocky Marciano are the only two boxers in history to go undefeated there entire boxing career, both retiring with a record of 49-0. Only something and someone extremely special will displace this streak held by two of the greatest boxers of all time. (Photo by Getty Images).
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At the same time the St George Dragons were dominating Rugby League, the Boston Celtics were doing the exact same in the NBA. The Celtics won eight consecutive Championships from 1959-1966. A streak that no NBA side since has ever been close to equaling. (Photo by Getty Images).
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Two great Rugby nations hold the streak for the most consecutive wins. In 2015 the All Blacks set a record of 18 wins in-a-row only to be matched in early 2017 by England. Interestingly both sides streaks were ended by Ireland. (Photo by Getty Images).
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Demetrious Johnson, the UFC's current and only Flyweight champion in its history. Successfully defended his title on 10 consecutive occasions a feat that is truly amazing considering the dynamics of the sport. Will he continue the streak? Either way Hall of Fame status awaits the 'Mighty Mouse.' (Photo by Getty Images).
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Gallery: Iconic sporting streaks

Demetrious Johnson is the number one pound-for-pound fighter on the planet, current UFC Flyweight Champion and just equaled MMA immortal Anderson SIlva's record of 10 successful consecutive title defences, an iconic streak that has many pundits labeling Johnson as the G.O.A.T. A streak that is severely underappreciated, has seen us here at Inside Sport look at some of the most iconic streaks in world sport.
Gallery: Iconic sporting streaks
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Gallery: Iconic sporting streaks

By Anthony Difederico Apr 19 2017 12:49PM
By Anthony Difederico
Apr 19 2017 12:49PM

Demetrious Johnson is the number one pound-for-pound fighter on the planet, current UFC Flyweight Champion and just equaled MMA immortal Anderson SIlva's record of 10 successful consecutive title defences, an iconic streak that has many pundits labeling Johnson as the G.O.A.T. A streak that is severely underappreciated, has seen us here at Inside Sport look at some of the most iconic streaks in world sport.

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