Will Alexander Volkanovski be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?
As of September 4, 2026, the market gives “Will Alexander Volkanovski be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?” a 99% chance of NO.
| YES odds | 1% |
|---|---|
| NO odds | 99% |
| Volume | $135,323 |
| Closes | December 31, 2026 |
Updated September 4, 2026 · Live data from Polymarket
About this market
Islam Makhachev holds overwhelming trader consensus as the likely UFC pound-for-pound number one at year’s end, driven by his record 17-fight win streak, recent unanimous decision defense of the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, and status as a two-division champion with elite grappling control. Official UFC rankings and independent lists from Sherdog and media panels place him clearly atop the division after clearing top welterweight opposition. With roughly four months remaining, few realistic paths exist for challengers like Jack Della Maddalena, Petr Yan, or Ilia Topuria to overtake him absent an unexpected loss or major injury sidelining Makhachev before December.