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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 26.4%

Islam Makhachev 26%

Dricus Du Plessis 5.2%

Polymarket

$680,250 Vol.

Ilia Topuria 40.0%

Alex Pereira 26.4%

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

$133,862 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).**Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, and Islam Makhachev remain tightly bunched in the 2026 pound-for-pound market because each holds a legitimate claim through recent championship success across weight classes.** Topuria enters his June 14 lightweight title unification against Justin Gaethje with an undefeated record and a string of high-profile knockouts that elevated him to the top of most rankings earlier in the year. Pereira, after reclaiming the light heavyweight belt, is attempting a move to heavyweight on the same card, positioning himself for potential three-division history. Makhachev solidified his standing by capturing the welterweight title in late 2025 and holding the current official No. 1 spot. With each fighter active in high-stakes bouts through the remainder of the year, small differences in performance, title defenses, or cross-division matchups could shift the consensus before December.

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

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).**Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, and Islam Makhachev remain tightly bunched in the 2026 pound-for-pound market because each holds a legitimate claim through recent championship success across weight classes.** Topuria enters his June 14 lightweight title unification against Justin Gaethje with an undefeated record and a string of high-profile knockouts that elevated him to the top of most rankings earlier in the year. Pereira, after reclaiming the light heavyweight belt, is attempting a move to heavyweight on the same card, positioning himself for potential three-division history. Makhachev solidified his standing by capturing the welterweight title in late 2025 and holding the current official No. 1 spot. With each fighter active in high-stakes bouts through the remainder of the year, small differences in performance, title defenses, or cross-division matchups could shift the consensus before December.

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

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 "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.

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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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