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Who will be the next UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 in 2026?

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Who will be the next UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 in 2026?

Islam/None in 2026 96.4%

Alexander Volkanovski 3.5%

Ilia Topuria 1.7%

Khamzat Chimaev 1.5%

Polymarket

$598,368 Vol.

Islam/None in 2026 96.4%

Alexander Volkanovski 3.5%

Ilia Topuria 1.7%

Khamzat Chimaev 1.5%

Polymarket

$598,368 Vol.

Ilia Topuria

$3,588 Vol.

2%

Khamzat Chimaev

$2,546 Vol.

2%

Alex Pereira

$2,788 Vol.

<1%

Alexander Volkanovski

$566,864 Vol.

4%

Petr Yan

$2,019 Vol.

1%

Merab Dvalishvili

$1,258 Vol.

<1%

Tom Aspinall

$2,015 Vol.

<1%

Alexandre Pantoja

$1,490 Vol.

1%

Max Holloway

$887 Vol.

<1%

Dricus Du Plessis

$1,344 Vol.

1%

Joshua Van

$2,274 Vol.

<1%

Magomed Ankalaev

$718 Vol.

<1%

Jack Della Maddalena

$1,300 Vol.

<1%

Arman Tsarukyan

$5,328 Vol.

<1%

Islam/None in 2026

$3,950 Vol.

96%

This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter to be ranked 1st in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings, following Islam Makhachev. If Islam Makhachev remains #1 in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings through December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no next UFC fighter to be ranked 1st in the Pound-For-Pound rankings within this timeframe, this market will resolve to “Islam/No Next #1 in 2026”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).Islam Makhachev holds the top spot in current UFC pound-for-pound rankings following his August 2026 unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry to retain the welterweight title, extending a 17-fight unbeaten streak and 29-1 record with multiple lightweight defenses prior to the move up. Traders price his continued dominance or no change by year-end near 96 percent due to his sustained activity, cross-division success, and lack of immediate challengers with comparable recent form or head-to-head pedigree. Other contenders like Alexander Volkanovski or Ilia Topuria remain distant in rankings and market pricing after their own recent results. A loss in Makhachev’s next welterweight outing or an unexpected surge by a rising contender could shift consensus, though such outcomes remain low-probability given his established track record.

This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter to be ranked 1st in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings, following Islam Makhachev.

If Islam Makhachev remains #1 in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings through December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no next UFC fighter to be ranked 1st in the Pound-For-Pound rankings within this timeframe, this market will resolve to “Islam/No Next #1 in 2026”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).
Volume
$598,368
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 5, 2026, 3:29 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter to be ranked 1st in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings, following Islam Makhachev. If Islam Makhachev remains #1 in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings through December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no next UFC fighter to be ranked 1st in the Pound-For-Pound rankings within this timeframe, this market will resolve to “Islam/No Next #1 in 2026”. 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 next UFC fighter to be ranked 1st in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings, following Islam Makhachev. If Islam Makhachev remains #1 in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings through December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no next UFC fighter to be ranked 1st in the Pound-For-Pound rankings within this timeframe, this market will resolve to “Islam/No Next #1 in 2026”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).Islam Makhachev holds the top spot in current UFC pound-for-pound rankings following his August 2026 unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry to retain the welterweight title, extending a 17-fight unbeaten streak and 29-1 record with multiple lightweight defenses prior to the move up. Traders price his continued dominance or no change by year-end near 96 percent due to his sustained activity, cross-division success, and lack of immediate challengers with comparable recent form or head-to-head pedigree. Other contenders like Alexander Volkanovski or Ilia Topuria remain distant in rankings and market pricing after their own recent results. A loss in Makhachev’s next welterweight outing or an unexpected surge by a rising contender could shift consensus, though such outcomes remain low-probability given his established track record.

This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter to be ranked 1st in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings, following Islam Makhachev.

If Islam Makhachev remains #1 in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings through December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no next UFC fighter to be ranked 1st in the Pound-For-Pound rankings within this timeframe, this market will resolve to “Islam/No Next #1 in 2026”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).
Volume
$598,368
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 5, 2026, 3:29 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the next UFC fighter to be ranked 1st in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings, following Islam Makhachev. If Islam Makhachev remains #1 in the UFC Pound-For-Pound rankings through December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no next UFC fighter to be ranked 1st in the Pound-For-Pound rankings within this timeframe, this market will resolve to “Islam/No Next #1 in 2026”. 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 the next UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 in 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/None in 2026" at 96%, followed by "Alexander Volkanovski" at 4%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 96¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 96% 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 the next UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 in 2026?" has generated $598.4K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jan 5, 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 the next UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 in 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 the next UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 in 2026?" is "Islam/None in 2026" at 96%, meaning the market assigns a 96% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Alexander Volkanovski" at 4%. 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 the next UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 in 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.