MMA pound-for-pound rankings (August 2026): Can anyone beat Islam Makhachev?

As of August 2026, Islam Makhachev retains his position as the pound-for-pound king in MMA, described as record-breaking in the sport. Mackenzie Dern saw her ranking rise following a strong performance at UFC 330 over the weekend of August 17, 2026. The rankings were published by Yahoo Sports writer Chuck Mindenhall on August 17, 2026.