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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 58.7%

Nassourdine Imavov 26.3%

Khamzat Chimaev 15%

Dricus Du Plessis 2.4%

Polymarket

$906,126 Vol.

Sean Strickland 58.7%

Nassourdine Imavov 26.3%

Khamzat Chimaev 15%

Dricus Du Plessis 2.4%

Polymarket

$906,126 Vol.

Sean Strickland

$29,511 Vol.

59%

Nassourdine Imavov

$18,184 Vol.

26%

Khamzat Chimaev

$78,124 Vol.

11%

Dricus Du Plessis

$35,604 Vol.

2%

Brendan Allen

$166,576 Vol.

<1%

Israel Adesanya

$133,568 Vol.

<1%

Jared Cannonier

$72,534 Vol.

<1%

Anthony Hernandez

$73,423 Vol.

<1%

Caio Borralho

$166,796 Vol.

<1%

Robert Whittaker

$72,687 Vol.

<1%

Joe Pyfer

$2,427 Vol.

<1%

Reinier de Ridder

$56,692 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 strongest position as the current UFC middleweight champion after capturing the title via split decision over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in May 2026, establishing him as the frontrunner in the end-of-year futures market. His recent form, including a third-round TKO of Anthony Hernandez earlier in the year, reinforces trader consensus around his retention prospects through the remainder of 2026. Nassourdine Imavov ranks as the primary challenger with consistent recent wins and a strong claim to the next title opportunity, while Chimaev’s first career loss has tempered expectations for an immediate rebound. Lower-probability names like Dricus Du Plessis reflect prior title reign setbacks and division depth, with outcomes hinging on upcoming matchmaking, injuries, and performance in scheduled bouts.

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
$906,126
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 4, 2026, 2:33 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
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 strongest position as the current UFC middleweight champion after capturing the title via split decision over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in May 2026, establishing him as the frontrunner in the end-of-year futures market. His recent form, including a third-round TKO of Anthony Hernandez earlier in the year, reinforces trader consensus around his retention prospects through the remainder of 2026. Nassourdine Imavov ranks as the primary challenger with consistent recent wins and a strong claim to the next title opportunity, while Chimaev’s first career loss has tempered expectations for an immediate rebound. Lower-probability names like Dricus Du Plessis reflect prior title reign setbacks and division depth, with outcomes hinging on upcoming matchmaking, injuries, and performance in scheduled bouts.

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
$906,126
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 4, 2026, 2:33 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
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 59%, followed by "Nassourdine Imavov" at 26%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 59¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 59% 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 $906.1K 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 59%, meaning the market assigns a 59% 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.

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