No matter what position of strength the UFC finds itself in, the promotion constantly faces questions about what the future looks like, and what fighters will be part of it.
There have been times throughout history when it has felt like the UFC had star names in hefty supply. At other moments, their well has seemed drained, and there's cause for concern about which athletes will carry the sport.
As the UFC sits in mid-2026, there's an argument to be made that the truly valuable names on the roster are in questionable supply. That means it's an important time to distinguish who will be the immediate faces of the UFC in the coming years.
That was a focal point of discussion between MMA Junkie senior reporter Mike Bohn and longtime combat sports analyst
Luke Thomas on "The Bohnfire" podcast, with the pair ranking their individual top 10 of the most valuable UFC fighters as of July 2026.
Check out the video above for the full discussion and rankings from Bohn and Thomas.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Video: Ranking the UFC's most valuable fighters of 2026
