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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 73%

Alexander Volkanovski 12.2%

Dricus Du Plessis 4.1%

Jack Della Maddalena 3.1%

Polymarket

$683,200 Vol.

Islam Makhachev 73%

Alexander Volkanovski 12.2%

Dricus Du Plessis 4.1%

Jack Della Maddalena 3.1%

Polymarket

$683,200 Vol.

Islam Makhachev

$1,261 Vol.

73%

Alexander Volkanovski

$134,636 Vol.

12%

Dricus Du Plessis

$958 Vol.

4%

Jack Della Maddalena

$2,011 Vol.

3%

Alex Pereira

$734 Vol.

3%

Tom Aspinall

$1,008 Vol.

1%

Merab Dvalishvili

$647 Vol.

1%

Petr Yan

$1,052 Vol.

1%

Joshua Van

$986 Vol.

1%

Arman Tsarukyan

$1,133 Vol.

1%

Magomed Ankalaev

$118,084 Vol.

<1%

Max Holloway

$1,014 Vol.

<1%

Alexandre Pantoja

$143,505 Vol.

17%

Ilia Topuria

$141,975 Vol.

<1%

Khamzat Chimaev

$134,196 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 holds the strongest consensus as the projected UFC pound-for-pound leader at the end of 2026, driven by his undefeated streak since 2021, recent move to welterweight, and dominant unanimous decision win over Jack Della Maddalena in November 2025 that solidified his championship status there. Multiple rankings place him at No. 1 entering mid-2026, reflecting sustained elite grappling, finishing ability across weight classes, and minimal recent setbacks compared to peers. Alexandre Pantoja sits second in the market due to his flyweight title defenses and consistent performances, though his lighter division limits broader pound-for-pound impact. Recent upsets, including Justin Gaethje’s TKO of Ilia Topuria and Ciryl Gane’s stoppage of Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250, have dropped those fighters in official and media rankings, tempering their longer-term probabilities amid questions about title paths and recovery. The wisdom of crowds in the market prices in Makhachev’s track record of handling top competition while accounting for the inherent volatility of future matchmaking and potential injuries.

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
$683,200
Data de Término
31 dez 2026
Mercado Aberto
Jan 4, 2026, 2:34 PM ET

Resolver

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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 holds the strongest consensus as the projected UFC pound-for-pound leader at the end of 2026, driven by his undefeated streak since 2021, recent move to welterweight, and dominant unanimous decision win over Jack Della Maddalena in November 2025 that solidified his championship status there. Multiple rankings place him at No. 1 entering mid-2026, reflecting sustained elite grappling, finishing ability across weight classes, and minimal recent setbacks compared to peers. Alexandre Pantoja sits second in the market due to his flyweight title defenses and consistent performances, though his lighter division limits broader pound-for-pound impact. Recent upsets, including Justin Gaethje’s TKO of Ilia Topuria and Ciryl Gane’s stoppage of Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250, have dropped those fighters in official and media rankings, tempering their longer-term probabilities amid questions about title paths and recovery. The wisdom of crowds in the market prices in Makhachev’s track record of handling top competition while accounting for the inherent volatility of future matchmaking and potential injuries.

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
$683,200
Data de Término
31 dez 2026
Mercado Aberto
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 73%, followed by "Alexandre Pantoja" at 17%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 73¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 73% 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 $683.2K 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.

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The current frontrunner for "Who will be UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 at the end of 2026?" is "Islam Makhachev" at 73%, meaning the market assigns a 73% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Alexandre Pantoja" at 17%. 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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