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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 69%

Islam/None in 2026 35%

Alex Pereira 16.3%

Dricus Du Plessis <1%

Polymarket

$22,069 Vol.

Ilia Topuria 69%

Islam/None in 2026 35%

Alex Pereira 16.3%

Dricus Du Plessis <1%

Polymarket

$22,069 Vol.

Ilia Topuria

$1,820 Vol.

62%

Khamzat Chimaev

$1,295 Vol.

<1%

Alex Pereira

$1,499 Vol.

12%

Alexander Volkanovski

$1,246 Vol.

1%

Petr Yan

$1,098 Vol.

<1%

Merab Dvalishvili

$953 Vol.

<1%

Tom Aspinall

$1,192 Vol.

1%

Alexandre Pantoja

$1,211 Vol.

<1%

Max Holloway

$864 Vol.

<1%

Dricus Du Plessis

$1,023 Vol.

1%

Joshua Van

$1,255 Vol.

1%

Magomed Ankalaev

$713 Vol.

<1%

Jack Della Maddalena

$921 Vol.

1%

Arman Tsarukyan

$4,876 Vol.

<1%

Islam/None in 2026

$2,102 Vol.

35%

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).Ilia Topuria's position as the market leader stems from his undefeated 17-0 record and recent capture of the lightweight title via first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira, following prior stoppages of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Traders view the Spanish-Georgian lightweight champion's elite striking, wrestling, and finishing power as key factors that could elevate him to the top of the pound-for-pound rankings if he secures additional high-profile wins in 2026, including a scheduled bout with Justin Gaethje. Islam Makhachev, the current welterweight champion and longstanding pound-for-pound leader, holds the second-highest probability due to his dominant submission victories and potential superfight scenarios, though his move up in weight and limited 2026 activity introduce uncertainty about whether he retains or yields the top spot. Lower-probability contenders like Alex Pereira reflect their strong but division-specific records without comparable cross-weight momentum.

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
$22,069
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).Ilia Topuria's position as the market leader stems from his undefeated 17-0 record and recent capture of the lightweight title via first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira, following prior stoppages of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Traders view the Spanish-Georgian lightweight champion's elite striking, wrestling, and finishing power as key factors that could elevate him to the top of the pound-for-pound rankings if he secures additional high-profile wins in 2026, including a scheduled bout with Justin Gaethje. Islam Makhachev, the current welterweight champion and longstanding pound-for-pound leader, holds the second-highest probability due to his dominant submission victories and potential superfight scenarios, though his move up in weight and limited 2026 activity introduce uncertainty about whether he retains or yields the top spot. Lower-probability contenders like Alex Pereira reflect their strong but division-specific records without comparable cross-weight momentum.

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
$22,069
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 62%, followed by "Islam/None in 2026" at 35%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 62¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 62% 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 $22.1K 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 62%, meaning the market assigns a 62% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Islam/None in 2026" at 35%. 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.