- Will Ilia Topuria be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Khamzat Chimaev be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Alex Pereira be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Alexander Volkanovski be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?6¢6%
- Will Petr Yan be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Merab Dvalishvili be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Tom Aspinall be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Alexandre Pantoja be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Max Holloway be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Dricus Du Plessis be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Joshua Van be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Magomed Ankalaev be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?<1¢<1%
Islam Makhachev holds the top spot in official UFC pound-for-pound rankings through early November 2026, backed by a 29-1 record, a 17-fight UFC winning streak, and recent welterweight title defenses including a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330. Multiple ranking services and media outlets continue to place him first, citing his two-division championship success, elite wrestling control, and consistent performances that outpace recent title wins by Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan. With the market resolving at year-end and limited remaining events, traders view any shift as improbable. An injury, late-2026 loss, or rapid surge from a contender like Volkanovski could still alter the outcome before December 31.
Rules
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).