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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 91%

Petr Yan 2.1%

Alex Pereira 1.6%

Alexander Volkanovski 1.4%

Polymarket

$688,151 Vol.

Islam Makhachev 91%

Petr Yan 2.1%

Alex Pereira 1.6%

Alexander Volkanovski 1.4%

Polymarket

$688,151 Vol.

Islam Makhachev

$2,323 Vol.

91%

Petr Yan

$1,324 Vol.

2%

Alex Pereira

$923 Vol.

2%

Alexander Volkanovski

$134,989 Vol.

1%

Ilia Topuria

$142,378 Vol.

1%

Max Holloway

$1,123 Vol.

1%

Khamzat Chimaev

$134,854 Vol.

1%

Magomed Ankalaev

$118,514 Vol.

1%

Jack Della Maddalena

$2,164 Vol.

1%

Dricus Du Plessis

$1,020 Vol.

<1%

Merab Dvalishvili

$973 Vol.

<1%

Alexandre Pantoja

$143,714 Vol.

<1%

Arman Tsarukyan

$1,333 Vol.

<1%

Joshua Van

$1,310 Vol.

<1%

Tom Aspinall

$1,209 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's position as the clear UFC pound-for-pound leader stems from his record 17-fight win streak, recent unanimous decision victory over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 that extended his welterweight title reign after capturing the belt from Jack Della Maddalena, and prior lightweight dominance with multiple defenses. This multi-division success, combined with consistent performances against elite competition while other top-ranked fighters absorbed losses in 2026, underpins the market's overwhelming consensus. Remaining undefeated this year amid broader division parity further reinforces trader confidence in his continued ranking supremacy through year-end. Potential shifts could arise from an unexpected defeat in upcoming bouts or standout runs by contenders like Ilia Topuria or Alex Pereira that elevate their profiles relative to Makhachev's.

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
$688,151
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's position as the clear UFC pound-for-pound leader stems from his record 17-fight win streak, recent unanimous decision victory over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 that extended his welterweight title reign after capturing the belt from Jack Della Maddalena, and prior lightweight dominance with multiple defenses. This multi-division success, combined with consistent performances against elite competition while other top-ranked fighters absorbed losses in 2026, underpins the market's overwhelming consensus. Remaining undefeated this year amid broader division parity further reinforces trader confidence in his continued ranking supremacy through year-end. Potential shifts could arise from an unexpected defeat in upcoming bouts or standout runs by contenders like Ilia Topuria or Alex Pereira that elevate their profiles relative to Makhachev's.

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
$688,151
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 91%, followed by "Petr Yan" at 2%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 91¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 91% 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 $688.2K 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 91%, meaning the market assigns a 91% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Petr Yan" at 2%. 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.

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