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Who will be UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 at the end of 2026?

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Who will be UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 at the end of 2026?

Islam Makhachev 78%

Alexander Volkanovski 13.9%

Alex Pereira 3.8%

Petr Yan 2.6%

Polymarket

$686,752 Vol.

Islam Makhachev 78%

Alexander Volkanovski 13.9%

Alex Pereira 3.8%

Petr Yan 2.6%

Polymarket

$686,752 Vol.

Islam Makhachev

$1,662 Vol.

78%

Alexander Volkanovski

$134,785 Vol.

14%

Alex Pereira

$881 Vol.

4%

Petr Yan

$1,272 Vol.

3%

Tom Aspinall

$1,209 Vol.

1%

Ilia Topuria

$142,357 Vol.

1%

Magomed Ankalaev

$118,495 Vol.

1%

Alexandre Pantoja

$143,607 Vol.

1%

Khamzat Chimaev

$134,835 Vol.

1%

Dricus Du Plessis

$1,001 Vol.

1%

Arman Tsarukyan

$1,316 Vol.

1%

Jack Della Maddalena

$2,107 Vol.

1%

Max Holloway

$1,095 Vol.

<1%

Merab Dvalishvili

$954 Vol.

<1%

Joshua Van

$1,177 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to the fighter that is ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. If, for any reason, there is no fighter ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at this market’s check-time, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).Islam Makhachev holds an overwhelming 78% implied probability in trader consensus for UFC pound-for-pound #1 at the end of 2026, driven by his status as welterweight champion with a near-unblemished record and recent successful defenses that include a unanimous decision victory over Jack Della Maddalena. His move up from lightweight has reinforced perceptions of elite skill and adaptability, outpacing rivals in official rankings. Alexander Volkanovski sits at 14.3% as the consistent #2 featherweight champion amid limited recent title activity, while Alex Pereira and others like Ilia Topuria (0.9%) face depressed odds following notable 2026 setbacks that disrupted prior momentum. Petr Yan and additional contenders trail further due to division positioning and head-to-head records, with market pricing reflecting the wisdom of crowds on long-term trajectory through year-end.

This market will resolve according to the fighter that is ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

If, for any reason, there is no fighter ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at this market’s check-time, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).
Volume
$686,752
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 4, 2026, 2:34 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the fighter that is ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. If, for any reason, there is no fighter ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at this market’s check-time, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).
This market will resolve according to the fighter that is ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. If, for any reason, there is no fighter ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at this market’s check-time, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).Islam Makhachev holds an overwhelming 78% implied probability in trader consensus for UFC pound-for-pound #1 at the end of 2026, driven by his status as welterweight champion with a near-unblemished record and recent successful defenses that include a unanimous decision victory over Jack Della Maddalena. His move up from lightweight has reinforced perceptions of elite skill and adaptability, outpacing rivals in official rankings. Alexander Volkanovski sits at 14.3% as the consistent #2 featherweight champion amid limited recent title activity, while Alex Pereira and others like Ilia Topuria (0.9%) face depressed odds following notable 2026 setbacks that disrupted prior momentum. Petr Yan and additional contenders trail further due to division positioning and head-to-head records, with market pricing reflecting the wisdom of crowds on long-term trajectory through year-end.

This market will resolve according to the fighter that is ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

If, for any reason, there is no fighter ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at this market’s check-time, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).
Volume
$686,752
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 4, 2026, 2:34 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the fighter that is ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. If, for any reason, there is no fighter ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at this market’s check-time, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Who will be UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 at the end of 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 15 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Islam Makhachev" at 78%, followed by "Alexander Volkanovski" at 14%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 78¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 78% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Who will be UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 at the end of 2026?" has generated $686.8K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jan 4, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Who will be UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 at the end of 2026?," browse the 15 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Who will be UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 at the end of 2026?" is "Islam Makhachev" at 78%, meaning the market assigns a 78% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Alexander Volkanovski" at 14%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Who will be UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 at the end of 2026?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.