Will Alexandre Pantoja be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?
As of September 3, 2026, the market gives “Will Alexandre Pantoja be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026?” a 100% chance of NO.
| YES odds | 0% |
|---|---|
| NO odds | 100% |
| Volume | $143,722 |
| Closes | December 31, 2026 |
Updated September 3, 2026 · Live data from Polymarket
About this market
Islam Makhachev’s position as the clear UFC pound-for-pound leader stems from his status as welterweight champion and two-division titleholder, combined with a 17-fight Octagon win streak that surpassed Anderson Silva’s record after his unanimous decision defense against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330. Multiple media and official rankings place the 29-1 Dagestani atop the list following his November 2025 welterweight title win over Jack Della Maddalena and prior lightweight dominance. With limited time remaining in 2026 and no immediate high-risk bouts scheduled, traders view his current form, grappling control, and divisional success as durable advantages unlikely to be overtaken. An injury, a surprising loss in a late-year matchup, or an unforeseen surge by fighters such as Alexander Volkanovski or Justin Gaethje could still shift consensus before year-end.