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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 77%

Alexander Volkanovski 14.5%

Alex Pereira 3.8%

Jack Della Maddalena 2.7%

Polymarket

$686,778 Vol.

Islam Makhachev 77%

Alexander Volkanovski 14.5%

Alex Pereira 3.8%

Jack Della Maddalena 2.7%

Polymarket

$686,778 Vol.

Islam Makhachev

$1,675 Vol.

77%

Alexander Volkanovski

$134,785 Vol.

14%

Alex Pereira

$881 Vol.

4%

Jack Della Maddalena

$2,107 Vol.

3%

Petr Yan

$1,272 Vol.

3%

Tom Aspinall

$1,209 Vol.

1%

Ilia Topuria

$142,359 Vol.

1%

Alexandre Pantoja

$143,609 Vol.

1%

Magomed Ankalaev

$118,495 Vol.

1%

Max Holloway

$1,104 Vol.

1%

Khamzat Chimaev

$134,835 Vol.

1%

Dricus Du Plessis

$1,001 Vol.

1%

Arman Tsarukyan

$1,316 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 overwhelming trader consensus as the likely UFC pound-for-pound leader through the end of 2026, driven by his undefeated recent run, welterweight title defenses, and consistent top billing in official UFC and media rankings. His 28-1 record, including a November 2025 decision win over Jack Della Maddalena and sustained lightweight-to-welterweight dominance, positions him ahead of peers amid a volatile landscape. Alexander Volkanovski sits second due to featherweight title activity and veteran consistency, while Alex Pereira and Ilia Topuria have seen probabilities decline sharply after mid-2026 losses at the UFC Freedom 250 event that disrupted their multi-division title pursuits. Bantamweight contenders like Petr Yan and others trail further behind, reflecting limited near-term paths to overtake Makhachev’s established edge before 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
$686,778
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 overwhelming trader consensus as the likely UFC pound-for-pound leader through the end of 2026, driven by his undefeated recent run, welterweight title defenses, and consistent top billing in official UFC and media rankings. His 28-1 record, including a November 2025 decision win over Jack Della Maddalena and sustained lightweight-to-welterweight dominance, positions him ahead of peers amid a volatile landscape. Alexander Volkanovski sits second due to featherweight title activity and veteran consistency, while Alex Pereira and Ilia Topuria have seen probabilities decline sharply after mid-2026 losses at the UFC Freedom 250 event that disrupted their multi-division title pursuits. Bantamweight contenders like Petr Yan and others trail further behind, reflecting limited near-term paths to overtake Makhachev’s established edge before 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
$686,778
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 77%, followed by "Alexander Volkanovski" at 14%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 77¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 77% 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 77%, meaning the market assigns a 77% 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.