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

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

Sean Strickland 46.6%

Nassourdine Imavov 34.8%

Khamzat Chimaev 19%

Dricus Du Plessis 7.3%

Polymarket

$863,726 Vol.

Sean Strickland 46.6%

Nassourdine Imavov 34.8%

Khamzat Chimaev 19%

Dricus Du Plessis 7.3%

Polymarket

$863,726 Vol.

Sean Strickland

$25,363 Vol.

44%

Nassourdine Imavov

$12,299 Vol.

26%

Khamzat Chimaev

$70,996 Vol.

19%

Dricus Du Plessis

$31,677 Vol.

7%

Caio Borralho

$164,245 Vol.

1%

Brendan Allen

$163,253 Vol.

<1%

Israel Adesanya

$130,700 Vol.

<1%

Jared Cannonier

$70,367 Vol.

<1%

Anthony Hernandez

$71,084 Vol.

<1%

Robert Whittaker

$69,967 Vol.

<1%

Joe Pyfer

$0 Vol.

<1%

Reinier de Ridder

$53,815 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to the official UFC Middleweight 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).Sean Strickland holds the middleweight title after his split-decision upset over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in May, giving him the strongest positioning among traders for year-end 2026. His pressure-oriented style and recent win over a previously unbeaten champion underpin the 44% implied probability, though he has yet to make a defense. Nassourdine Imavov sits at 26% as the division’s top contender awaiting a title opportunity, while Chimaev at 19% retains strong support due to his grappling dominance and expressed interest in an immediate rematch. Dricus Du Plessis and others trail further back amid a crowded field where recent form, matchmaking, and any interim developments could quickly alter consensus before additional bouts occur.

This market will resolve according to the official UFC Middleweight 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
$863,726
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 4, 2026, 2:33 PM ET
This market will resolve according to the official UFC Middleweight 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 Middleweight 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).Sean Strickland holds the middleweight title after his split-decision upset over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in May, giving him the strongest positioning among traders for year-end 2026. His pressure-oriented style and recent win over a previously unbeaten champion underpin the 44% implied probability, though he has yet to make a defense. Nassourdine Imavov sits at 26% as the division’s top contender awaiting a title opportunity, while Chimaev at 19% retains strong support due to his grappling dominance and expressed interest in an immediate rematch. Dricus Du Plessis and others trail further back amid a crowded field where recent form, matchmaking, and any interim developments could quickly alter consensus before additional bouts occur.

This market will resolve according to the official UFC Middleweight 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
$863,726
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 4, 2026, 2:33 PM ET
This market will resolve according to the official UFC Middleweight 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 Middleweight 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 "Sean Strickland" at 44%, followed by "Nassourdine Imavov" at 26%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 44¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 44% 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 Middleweight champion at the end of 2026?" has generated $863.7K 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 Middleweight 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 Middleweight champion at the end of 2026?" is "Sean Strickland" at 44%, meaning the market assigns a 44% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Nassourdine Imavov" at 26%. 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.

The resolution rules for "Who will be UFC Middleweight champion at the end of 2026?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.