Will Alexander Volkanovski be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?
As of July 14, 2026, the market gives “Will Alexander Volkanovski be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?” a 74% chance of NO.
| YES odds | 26% |
|---|---|
| NO odds | 74% |
| Volume | $566,314 |
| Closes | December 31, 2026 |
Updated July 14, 2026 · Live data from Polymarket
About this market
Alexander Volkanovski's recent unanimous decision victory over Diego Lopes in a February 2026 featherweight title defense at UFC 325 has propelled him to No. 2 in official UFC pound-for-pound rankings, fueling his 47.1% implied probability as the leading candidate to claim the top spot by year's end. Islam Makhachev holds the current No. 1 ranking as welterweight champion following his move up from lightweight, yet the 38.5% market price on "Islam/None" reflects uncertainty around his upcoming schedule and potential title challenges. Petr Yan's climb to No. 3 stems from sustained bantamweight success and recovery momentum, while Khamzat Chimaev's 15.6% share ties to middleweight title contention and stylistic appeal in a stacked division. Lower probabilities for fighters like Ilia Topuria align with recent ranking drops after losses and divisional shifts.