Will Alexander Volkanovski be the next fighter to be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings in 2026?
As of September 5, 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 100% chance of NO.
| YES odds | 0% |
|---|---|
| NO odds | 100% |
| Volume | $566,919 |
| Closes | January 1, 2027 |
Updated September 5, 2026 · Live data from Polymarket
About this market
Islam Makhachev holds the top spot in nearly all official UFC and media pound-for-pound rankings following his August 2026 unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, extending his Octagon win streak to a record 17. The two-division champion’s grappling control, consistent activity, and recent welterweight title defense have solidified trader consensus around his continued reign or no change through the end of 2026. Other listed fighters trail far behind due to recent losses, inactivity, or lower division strength, with no credible challenger emerging in the past several months. A late-year upset loss for Makhachev, a prolonged title reign by a surging contender like Khamzat Chimaev or Ilia Topuria, or an unexpected retirement could still shift the outcome before year-end.