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Yardbarker released February 2026 UFC top 15 pound-for-pound rankings on Feb 24, with Islam Makhachev atop after 16-fight streak, two-division titles via welterweight win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. Ilia Topuria at #2 eyes Makhachev superfight post-Gaethje unification. Updates note Joshua Van's flyweight title via Pantoja injury at UFC 323, Max Holloway's BMF defense vs Oliveira at UFC 326, Alex Pereira's LHW reclaim vs Ankalaev at UFC 320. Rankings reflect 2025 shifts like Topuria's LW win over Oliveira at UFC 317. Impacts title pictures across divisions with defenses looming.
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