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Who will be UFC Lightweight champion at the end of 2026?

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Who will be UFC Lightweight champion at the end of 2026?

Ilia Topuria 69%

Justin Gaethje 18.0%

Charles Oliveira 3.0%

Benoît Saint Denis 3.0%

Polymarket

$606,704 Vol.

Ilia Topuria 69%

Justin Gaethje 18.0%

Charles Oliveira 3.0%

Benoît Saint Denis 3.0%

Polymarket

$606,704 Vol.

Ilia Topuria

$11,520 Vol.

67%

Arman Tsarukyan

$3,489 Vol.

12%

Charles Oliveira

$2,903 Vol.

3%

Max Holloway

$11,824 Vol.

<1%

Justin Gaethje

$4,561 Vol.

12%

Paddy Pimblett

$520,082 Vol.

<1%

Dan Hooker

$1,110 Vol.

<1%

Mateusz Gamrot

$726 Vol.

<1%

Benoît Saint Denis

$48,139 Vol.

3%

Rafael Fiziev

$1,081 Vol.

<1%

Renato Moicano

$1,317 Vol.

<1%

Mauricio Ruffy

$0 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to the official UFC Lightweight division champion on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Only official UFC division champions will count. Interim champions will not count. If the relevant belt is vacant at this market’s check time, or there is otherwise no champion in the specified division, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).Ilia Topuria’s position as the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, combined with his status as the heavy favorite in the imminent unification bout against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, drives the 67% market consensus for him to finish 2026 with the belt. The undefeated “El Matador” captured the title via first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira in June 2025 before a personal hiatus delayed his return, allowing Gaethje to claim interim gold against Paddy Pimblett. Traders view Topuria’s knockout power, elite striking, and recent form as decisive advantages in a division where Arman Tsarukyan sits as the clearest long-term contender at 12.5%. Gaethje’s veteran experience and wrestling edge keep his odds at 11.7%, while Oliveira, Benoît Saint Denis, and others trail due to recent losses or stylistic mismatches that limit realistic paths to the title by year-end.

This market will resolve according to the official UFC Lightweight division champion on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

Only official UFC division champions will count. Interim champions will not count.

If the relevant belt is vacant at this market’s check time, or there is otherwise no champion in the specified division, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).
Volume
$606,704
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 4, 2026, 2:29 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the official UFC Lightweight division champion on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Only official UFC division champions will count. Interim champions will not count. If the relevant belt is vacant at this market’s check time, or there is otherwise no champion in the specified division, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).
This market will resolve according to the official UFC Lightweight division champion on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Only official UFC division champions will count. Interim champions will not count. If the relevant belt is vacant at this market’s check time, or there is otherwise no champion in the specified division, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).Ilia Topuria’s position as the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, combined with his status as the heavy favorite in the imminent unification bout against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, drives the 67% market consensus for him to finish 2026 with the belt. The undefeated “El Matador” captured the title via first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira in June 2025 before a personal hiatus delayed his return, allowing Gaethje to claim interim gold against Paddy Pimblett. Traders view Topuria’s knockout power, elite striking, and recent form as decisive advantages in a division where Arman Tsarukyan sits as the clearest long-term contender at 12.5%. Gaethje’s veteran experience and wrestling edge keep his odds at 11.7%, while Oliveira, Benoît Saint Denis, and others trail due to recent losses or stylistic mismatches that limit realistic paths to the title by year-end.

This market will resolve according to the official UFC Lightweight division champion on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

Only official UFC division champions will count. Interim champions will not count.

If the relevant belt is vacant at this market’s check time, or there is otherwise no champion in the specified division, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).
Volume
$606,704
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 4, 2026, 2:29 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the official UFC Lightweight division champion on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Only official UFC division champions will count. Interim champions will not count. If the relevant belt is vacant at this market’s check time, or there is otherwise no champion in the specified division, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes).

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Who will be UFC Lightweight champion at the end of 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 12 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Ilia Topuria" at 67%, followed by "Arman Tsarukyan" at 13%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 67¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 67% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Who will be UFC Lightweight champion at the end of 2026?" has generated $606.7K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jan 4, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Who will be UFC Lightweight champion at the end of 2026?," browse the 12 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Who will be UFC Lightweight champion at the end of 2026?" is "Ilia Topuria" at 67%, meaning the market assigns a 67% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Arman Tsarukyan" at 13%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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