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Yardbarker updated UFC top 15 pound-for-pound rankings as of Feb 24, 2026, with Islam Makhachev at No. 1 on a 16-fight streak, two-division champ after beating Jack Della Maddalena. Ilia Topuria No. 2, two-division king targeting Makhachev superfight or Gaethje unification at White House. Alex Pereira No. 3 eyes heavyweight triple crown; Max Holloway No. 10 defends BMF vs Oliveira at UFC 326. Joshua Van No. 11, youngest champ after Pantoja injury; Magomed Ankalaev No. 13 seeks Pereira rematch. Shifts reflect 2025-26 title changes, guiding matchmaking and hype.
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