- Will Islam Makhachev be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?94¢94%
- Will Alexander Volkanovski be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?3¢3%
- Will Petr Yan be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?1¢1%
- Will Alex Pereira be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Khamzat Chimaev be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Magomed Ankalaev be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Ilia Topuria be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Merab Dvalishvili be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Alexandre Pantoja be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Max Holloway be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Dricus Du Plessis be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Tom Aspinall be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?<1¢<1%
Islam Makhachev’s extended reign as lightweight champion, combined with a string of victories over elite competition through superior grappling and well-rounded skills, underpins the overwhelming trader consensus reflected in current pricing. His consistent performances and ability to control fights against top-ranked opponents have positioned him as the clear frontrunner for the year-end pound-for-pound ranking. Key factors include sustained title defenses, favorable matchups, and limited credible challengers emerging in the division. Realistic scenarios that could shift the outcome include a significant injury sidelining him for extended periods, an upset loss to rising contenders such as Arman Tsarukyan or Ilia Topuria in a title fight, or a division shift that alters his activity and visibility heading into late 2026.
Rules
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).