Yardbarker's P4P: Makhachev Tops Topuria & Pereira

Yardbarker's February 24, 2026, UFC top 15 pound-for-pound rankings place Islam Makhachev at No. 1 with 16-fight streak and two-division titles. Ilia Topuria at No. 2 after featherweight and lightweight wins. Alex Pereira No. 3 eyes heavyweight; Max Holloway No. 10 defends BMF vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC 326. Flyweight champ Joshua Van at No. 11 defends vs. Tatsuro Taira at UFC 327. Magomed Ankalaev at No. 13 seeks Pereira rematch. Rankings reflect 2025-2026 dominance, shaping superfight discussions like Topuria-Makhachev.