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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 60.0%

Alexander Volkanovski 10.8%

Petr Yan 4.6%

Ilia Topuria 1.4%

Polymarket

$594,560 Vol.

Islam/None in 2026 60.0%

Alexander Volkanovski 10.8%

Petr Yan 4.6%

Ilia Topuria 1.4%

Polymarket

$594,560 Vol.

Ilia Topuria

$3,177 Vol.

1%

Khamzat Chimaev

$2,328 Vol.

1%

Alex Pereira

$2,634 Vol.

<1%

Alexander Volkanovski

$565,808 Vol.

20%

Petr Yan

$1,726 Vol.

5%

Merab Dvalishvili

$1,129 Vol.

<1%

Tom Aspinall

$1,905 Vol.

<1%

Alexandre Pantoja

$1,390 Vol.

<1%

Max Holloway

$887 Vol.

<1%

Dricus Du Plessis

$1,128 Vol.

<1%

Joshua Van

$2,159 Vol.

<1%

Magomed Ankalaev

$718 Vol.

<1%

Jack Della Maddalena

$1,105 Vol.

<1%

Arman Tsarukyan

$5,228 Vol.

<1%

Islam/None in 2026

$3,240 Vol.

72%

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).Alexander Volkanovski's recent unanimous decision victory over Diego Lopes in a February 2026 featherweight title defense at UFC 325 has propelled him to No. 2 in official UFC pound-for-pound rankings, fueling his 47.1% implied probability as the leading candidate to claim the top spot by year's end. Islam Makhachev holds the current No. 1 ranking as welterweight champion following his move up from lightweight, yet the 38.5% market price on "Islam/None" reflects uncertainty around his upcoming schedule and potential title challenges. Petr Yan's climb to No. 3 stems from sustained bantamweight success and recovery momentum, while Khamzat Chimaev's 15.6% share ties to middleweight title contention and stylistic appeal in a stacked division. Lower probabilities for fighters like Ilia Topuria align with recent ranking drops after losses and divisional shifts.

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
$594,560
Data de Término
31 dez 2026
Mercado Aberto
Jan 5, 2026, 3:29 PM ET

Resolver

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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).Alexander Volkanovski's recent unanimous decision victory over Diego Lopes in a February 2026 featherweight title defense at UFC 325 has propelled him to No. 2 in official UFC pound-for-pound rankings, fueling his 47.1% implied probability as the leading candidate to claim the top spot by year's end. Islam Makhachev holds the current No. 1 ranking as welterweight champion following his move up from lightweight, yet the 38.5% market price on "Islam/None" reflects uncertainty around his upcoming schedule and potential title challenges. Petr Yan's climb to No. 3 stems from sustained bantamweight success and recovery momentum, while Khamzat Chimaev's 15.6% share ties to middleweight title contention and stylistic appeal in a stacked division. Lower probabilities for fighters like Ilia Topuria align with recent ranking drops after losses and divisional shifts.

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
$594,560
Data de Término
31 dez 2026
Mercado Aberto
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 72%, followed by "Alexander Volkanovski" at 20%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 72¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 72% 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 $594.6K 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 72%, meaning the market assigns a 72% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Alexander Volkanovski" at 20%. 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.