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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 50%

Ilia Topuria 26.0%

Alex Pereira 21.4%

Jack Della Maddalena 4.1%

Polymarket

$679,965 Vol.

Islam Makhachev 50%

Ilia Topuria 26.0%

Alex Pereira 21.4%

Jack Della Maddalena 4.1%

Polymarket

$679,965 Vol.

Islam Makhachev

$1,010 Vol.

43%

Ilia Topuria

$141,002 Vol.

22%

Alex Pereira

$593 Vol.

21%

Jack Della Maddalena

$2,007 Vol.

4%

Merab Dvalishvili

$575 Vol.

1%

Arman Tsarukyan

$1,032 Vol.

1%

Magomed Ankalaev

$118,081 Vol.

1%

Dricus Du Plessis

$883 Vol.

<1%

Max Holloway

$823 Vol.

<1%

Joshua Van

$761 Vol.

<1%

Alexandre Pantoja

$143,359 Vol.

<1%

Alexander Volkanovski

$133,832 Vol.

<1%

Petr Yan

$895 Vol.

<1%

Khamzat Chimaev

$134,193 Vol.

<1%

Tom Aspinall

$918 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 leads trader consensus at 42.5% implied probability as the current official UFC pound-for-pound number one and welterweight champion following dominant wins, including his UFC 322 victory over Jack Della Maddalena. His sustained activity across weight classes and consistent defenses position him ahead of Ilia Topuria at 22.1%, the lightweight titleholder whose explosive knockout of Charles Oliveira and two-division success have kept him close despite periods of limited activity. Alex Pereira sits at 21.4% on the strength of his light heavyweight reign and knockout power, with recent form and stylistic advantages in striking matchups supporting his placement. Lower-ranked fighters like Jack Della Maddalena and Merab Dvalishvili trail due to narrower paths to multi-division dominance or fewer title defenses heading into late 2026.

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
$679,965
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
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).
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 leads trader consensus at 42.5% implied probability as the current official UFC pound-for-pound number one and welterweight champion following dominant wins, including his UFC 322 victory over Jack Della Maddalena. His sustained activity across weight classes and consistent defenses position him ahead of Ilia Topuria at 22.1%, the lightweight titleholder whose explosive knockout of Charles Oliveira and two-division success have kept him close despite periods of limited activity. Alex Pereira sits at 21.4% on the strength of his light heavyweight reign and knockout power, with recent form and stylistic advantages in striking matchups supporting his placement. Lower-ranked fighters like Jack Della Maddalena and Merab Dvalishvili trail due to narrower paths to multi-division dominance or fewer title defenses heading into late 2026.

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
$679,965
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
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 43%, followed by "Ilia Topuria" at 22%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 43¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 43% 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 $680K 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.

To trade on "Who will be UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 at the end of 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 UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 at the end of 2026?" is "Islam Makhachev" at 43%, meaning the market assigns a 43% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Ilia Topuria" at 22%. 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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