Makhachev Still #1 P4P, Topuria Holds No. 2

Yardbarker's February 2026 UFC Top 15 pound-for-pound rankings, as of Feb 24, keep Islam Makhachev at No.1 after his 16-fight streak, lightweight defenses, and welterweight title win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. Ilia Topuria holds No.2 following featherweight and lightweight triumphs over Volkanovski, Holloway, and Oliveira. Others include Alex Pereira (light heavyweight champ eyeing heavyweight), Max Holloway (BMF defending vs Oliveira at UFC 326), and flyweight king Joshua Van set for Tatsuro Taira at UFC 327. Rankings reflect recent dominance; shifts expected with upcoming defenses and superfights like Topuria-Gaethje.