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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 59%

Alex Pereira 25.9%

Khamzat Chimaev 7.5%

Islam/None in 2026 3.0%

Polymarket

$591,282 Vol.

Ilia Topuria 59%

Alex Pereira 25.9%

Khamzat Chimaev 7.5%

Islam/None in 2026 3.0%

Polymarket

$591,282 Vol.

Ilia Topuria

$2,771 Vol.

65%

Khamzat Chimaev

$2,182 Vol.

8%

Alex Pereira

$2,259 Vol.

26%

Alexander Volkanovski

$565,263 Vol.

1%

Petr Yan

$1,151 Vol.

<1%

Merab Dvalishvili

$953 Vol.

<1%

Tom Aspinall

$1,900 Vol.

<1%

Alexandre Pantoja

$1,370 Vol.

<1%

Max Holloway

$864 Vol.

<1%

Dricus Du Plessis

$1,128 Vol.

<1%

Joshua Van

$1,749 Vol.

1%

Magomed Ankalaev

$718 Vol.

<1%

Jack Della Maddalena

$1,105 Vol.

<1%

Arman Tsarukyan

$5,189 Vol.

<1%

Islam/None in 2026

$2,680 Vol.

18%

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 leads the market at 64.5% implied probability as the undefeated two-division UFC champion following his lightweight title win and dominant finishes over former featherweight standouts like Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. His technical striking and recent three-fight knockout streak position him as the consensus favorite to claim or retain the top pound-for-pound spot by year's end. Alex Pereira sits second at 26.1% on the strength of his light heavyweight reign and today's interim heavyweight title opportunity at UFC Freedom 250, which could make him a rare three-division champion. Islam Makhachev's current official ranking as number one supports the 17.9% "none" or holdover outcome, though lower activity levels factor into trader views. Lower-probability names like Khamzat Chimaev reflect stylistic matchups and division activity but trail due to Topuria's established momentum and Pereira's power-punching trajectory in 2026.

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
$591,282
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 leads the market at 64.5% implied probability as the undefeated two-division UFC champion following his lightweight title win and dominant finishes over former featherweight standouts like Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. His technical striking and recent three-fight knockout streak position him as the consensus favorite to claim or retain the top pound-for-pound spot by year's end. Alex Pereira sits second at 26.1% on the strength of his light heavyweight reign and today's interim heavyweight title opportunity at UFC Freedom 250, which could make him a rare three-division champion. Islam Makhachev's current official ranking as number one supports the 17.9% "none" or holdover outcome, though lower activity levels factor into trader views. Lower-probability names like Khamzat Chimaev reflect stylistic matchups and division activity but trail due to Topuria's established momentum and Pereira's power-punching trajectory in 2026.

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
$591,282
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 65%, followed by "Alex Pereira" at 26%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 65¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 65% 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 $591.3K 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 65%, meaning the market assigns a 65% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Alex Pereira" at 26%. 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.