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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?

Ilia Topuria 40.0%

Alex Pereira 26.3%

Islam Makhachev 26%

Dricus Du Plessis 5.2%

Polymarket

$680,250 Vol.

Ilia Topuria 40.0%

Alex Pereira 26.3%

Islam Makhachev 26%

Dricus Du Plessis 5.2%

Polymarket

$680,250 Vol.

Ilia Topuria

$141,227 Vol.

27%

Alex Pereira

$593 Vol.

26%

Islam Makhachev

$1,010 Vol.

26%

Dricus Du Plessis

$910 Vol.

5%

Jack Della Maddalena

$2,007 Vol.

4%

Merab Dvalishvili

$575 Vol.

1%

Arman Tsarukyan

$1,033 Vol.

1%

Magomed Ankalaev

$118,081 Vol.

1%

Max Holloway

$823 Vol.

<1%

Joshua Van

$761 Vol.

<1%

Alexandre Pantoja

$143,359 Vol.

<1%

Alexander Volkanovski

$133,901 Vol.

<1%

Petr Yan

$895 Vol.

<1%

Khamzat Chimaev

$134,196 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).The closely bunched implied probabilities for Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, and Islam Makhachev reflect their status as active champions with recent dominant performances heading into the second half of 2026. Topuria’s first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira in 2025 to claim the lightweight title and become a two-division champion keeps him in the mix, while Makhachev’s move to welterweight and win over Jack Della Maddalena maintains his welterweight reign. Pereira’s first-round TKO of Magomed Ankalaev at light heavyweight adds to the parity. With no decisive superfight resolved yet and each fighter holding strong records and stylistic advantages, traders see multiple paths for any of the three to finish the year atop the pound-for-pound list based on title defenses and matchmaking outcomes.

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
$680,250
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 4, 2026, 2:34 PM ET
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).The closely bunched implied probabilities for Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, and Islam Makhachev reflect their status as active champions with recent dominant performances heading into the second half of 2026. Topuria’s first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira in 2025 to claim the lightweight title and become a two-division champion keeps him in the mix, while Makhachev’s move to welterweight and win over Jack Della Maddalena maintains his welterweight reign. Pereira’s first-round TKO of Magomed Ankalaev at light heavyweight adds to the parity. With no decisive superfight resolved yet and each fighter holding strong records and stylistic advantages, traders see multiple paths for any of the three to finish the year atop the pound-for-pound list based on title defenses and matchmaking outcomes.

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
$680,250
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 4, 2026, 2:34 PM ET
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 "Ilia Topuria" at 27%, followed by "Alex Pereira" at 26%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 27¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 27% 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 $680.3K 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 "Ilia Topuria" at 27%, meaning the market assigns a 27% 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.

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