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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?

Ilia Topuria 60%

Islam/None in 2026 54%

Alexander Volkanovski 48.3%

Arman Tsarukyan 36.7%

Polymarket

$20,090 Vol.

Ilia Topuria 60%

Islam/None in 2026 54%

Alexander Volkanovski 48.3%

Arman Tsarukyan 36.7%

Polymarket

$20,090 Vol.

Ilia Topuria

$1,606 Vol.

60%

Khamzat Chimaev

$1,137 Vol.

1%

Alex Pereira

$1,298 Vol.

21%

Alexander Volkanovski

$1,094 Vol.

48%

Petr Yan

$986 Vol.

1%

Merab Dvalishvili

$797 Vol.

<1%

Tom Aspinall

$1,040 Vol.

1%

Alexandre Pantoja

$1,054 Vol.

<1%

Max Holloway

$864 Vol.

<1%

Dricus Du Plessis

$1,001 Vol.

<1%

Joshua Van

$1,102 Vol.

1%

Magomed Ankalaev

$713 Vol.

<1%

Jack Della Maddalena

$821 Vol.

1%

Arman Tsarukyan

$4,692 Vol.

37%

Islam/None in 2026

$1,886 Vol.

42%

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).Trader consensus favors Ilia Topuria at 62.5% implied probability to claim UFC pound-for-pound #1 status in 2026, propelled by his lightweight title reign and devastating KO victories over Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira, positioning him as the top contender directly behind current king Islam Makhachev following the May 12 rankings update after UFC 328. Volkanovski's 46.6% odds stem from his featherweight title defense via five-round decision over Diego Lopes at UFC 325 and subsequent rise to #3 P4P amid a strong comeback trail. Makhachev's entrenchment as welterweight champion—fresh off UD win against Jack Della Maddalena and sub over Renato Moicano—bolsters the 43% Islam/None outcome, underscoring his unbeaten streak against elite competition while highlighting the crowded path atop the rankings.

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
$20,090
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).Trader consensus favors Ilia Topuria at 62.5% implied probability to claim UFC pound-for-pound #1 status in 2026, propelled by his lightweight title reign and devastating KO victories over Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira, positioning him as the top contender directly behind current king Islam Makhachev following the May 12 rankings update after UFC 328. Volkanovski's 46.6% odds stem from his featherweight title defense via five-round decision over Diego Lopes at UFC 325 and subsequent rise to #3 P4P amid a strong comeback trail. Makhachev's entrenchment as welterweight champion—fresh off UD win against Jack Della Maddalena and sub over Renato Moicano—bolsters the 43% Islam/None outcome, underscoring his unbeaten streak against elite competition while highlighting the crowded path atop the rankings.

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
$20,090
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 "Ilia Topuria" at 60%, followed by "Alexander Volkanovski" at 48%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 60¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 60% 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 $20.1K 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 "Ilia Topuria" at 60%, meaning the market assigns a 60% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Alexander Volkanovski" at 48%. 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.