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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 74.6%

Alexander Volkanovski 13.5%

Ilia Topuria 5.3%

Petr Yan 1.9%

Polymarket

$596,778 Vol.

Islam/None in 2026 74.6%

Alexander Volkanovski 13.5%

Ilia Topuria 5.3%

Petr Yan 1.9%

Polymarket

$596,778 Vol.

Ilia Topuria

$3,433 Vol.

5%

Khamzat Chimaev

$2,397 Vol.

2%

Alex Pereira

$2,755 Vol.

<1%

Alexander Volkanovski

$566,422 Vol.

13%

Petr Yan

$1,879 Vol.

2%

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

$1,265 Vol.

1%

Joshua Van

$2,264 Vol.

<1%

Magomed Ankalaev

$718 Vol.

<1%

Jack Della Maddalena

$1,220 Vol.

<1%

Arman Tsarukyan

$5,328 Vol.

<1%

Islam/None in 2026

$3,447 Vol.

75%

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 a dominant position as the consensus UFC pound-for-pound leader entering August 2026, backed by his status as a two-division champion with consistent recent title defenses in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Official UFC rankings and media lists place him at #1, ahead of Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan, reflecting his undefeated streak in high-stakes bouts and the market's view that he is likely to retain or extend that standing through year-end. Volkanovski sits second as the featherweight champion with strong recent form, while Ilia Topuria trails further due to limited momentum shifts in 2026 rankings. Traders appear to weigh Islam's schedule, including his imminent welterweight defense against Ian Machado Garry, as reinforcing barriers for challengers like Topuria, Khamzat Chimaev, or others to overtake the top spot before 2027.

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
$596,778
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 a dominant position as the consensus UFC pound-for-pound leader entering August 2026, backed by his status as a two-division champion with consistent recent title defenses in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Official UFC rankings and media lists place him at #1, ahead of Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan, reflecting his undefeated streak in high-stakes bouts and the market's view that he is likely to retain or extend that standing through year-end. Volkanovski sits second as the featherweight champion with strong recent form, while Ilia Topuria trails further due to limited momentum shifts in 2026 rankings. Traders appear to weigh Islam's schedule, including his imminent welterweight defense against Ian Machado Garry, as reinforcing barriers for challengers like Topuria, Khamzat Chimaev, or others to overtake the top spot before 2027.

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
$596,778
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 75%, followed by "Alexander Volkanovski" at 13%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 75¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 75% 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 $596.8K 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 75%, meaning the market assigns a 75% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Alexander Volkanovski" at 13%. 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.