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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 80%

Justin Gaethje 11.3%

Charles Oliveira 10.7%

Arman Tsarukyan 4%

Polymarket

$21,913 Vol.

Ilia Topuria 80%

Justin Gaethje 11.3%

Charles Oliveira 10.7%

Arman Tsarukyan 4%

Polymarket

$21,913 Vol.

Ilia Topuria

$7,444 Vol.

77%

Arman Tsarukyan

$2,243 Vol.

11%

Charles Oliveira

$1,816 Vol.

11%

Max Holloway

$1,313 Vol.

<1%

Justin Gaethje

$2,031 Vol.

11%

Paddy Pimblett

$2,402 Vol.

<1%

Dan Hooker

$771 Vol.

<1%

Mateusz Gamrot

$726 Vol.

<1%

Benoît Saint Denis

$1,356 Vol.

6%

Rafael Fiziev

$851 Vol.

1%

Renato Moicano

$961 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 leads trader consensus at 79% implied probability as the reigning UFC lightweight champion, having claimed the vacant belt with a first-round knockout of former titleholder Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 late last year before a brief personal hiatus through early 2026. His undefeated 17-0 record, elite knockout power, and wrestling foundation position him to unify titles against interim champion Justin Gaethje (11%) in June's UFC Freedom 250 main event, where Gaethje's recent unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett earned the belt amid his record 15 UFC bonuses. Arman Tsarukyan (13.5%) gained traction as official backup for that clash, signaling his path post-suspension with grappling prowess after a strong 2025 run. Oliveira (10.7%) and Benoît Saint Denis (9.3%) linger as contenders via recent momentum, though Topuria's dominance drives the wide favorite status through 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
$21,913
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 leads trader consensus at 79% implied probability as the reigning UFC lightweight champion, having claimed the vacant belt with a first-round knockout of former titleholder Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 late last year before a brief personal hiatus through early 2026. His undefeated 17-0 record, elite knockout power, and wrestling foundation position him to unify titles against interim champion Justin Gaethje (11%) in June's UFC Freedom 250 main event, where Gaethje's recent unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett earned the belt amid his record 15 UFC bonuses. Arman Tsarukyan (13.5%) gained traction as official backup for that clash, signaling his path post-suspension with grappling prowess after a strong 2025 run. Oliveira (10.7%) and Benoît Saint Denis (9.3%) linger as contenders via recent momentum, though Topuria's dominance drives the wide favorite status through 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
$21,913
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 11 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Ilia Topuria" at 78%, followed by "Arman Tsarukyan" at 11%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 78¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 78% 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 $21.9K 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 11 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 78%, meaning the market assigns a 78% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Arman Tsarukyan" at 11%. 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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