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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 52.2%

Nassourdine Imavov 23.0%

Khamzat Chimaev 11%

Dricus Du Plessis 8.1%

Polymarket

$443,495 Vol.

Sean Strickland 52.2%

Nassourdine Imavov 23.0%

Khamzat Chimaev 11%

Dricus Du Plessis 8.1%

Polymarket

$443,495 Vol.

Sean Strickland

$21,345 Vol.

52%

Nassourdine Imavov

$8,400 Vol.

23%

Khamzat Chimaev

$63,167 Vol.

11%

Dricus Du Plessis

$28,935 Vol.

8%

Israel Adesanya

$48,438 Vol.

1%

Caio Borralho

$51,274 Vol.

1%

Brendan Allen

$29,233 Vol.

1%

Anthony Hernandez

$8,362 Vol.

<1%

Jared Cannonier

$66,332 Vol.

<1%

Reinier de Ridder

$50,596 Vol.

<1%

Robert Whittaker

$67,414 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's split-decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 328 main event on May 9 cemented his status as the two-time UFC Middleweight champion, driving trader consensus to imply a 51.8% probability he holds the belt through year's end amid a thin contender field. Nassourdine Imavov, riding a strong recent win streak and positioned as the likely next title challenger per post-fight buzz, commands 23.1% as the prime threat with his striking volume and grappling improvements. Chimaev's 11% reflects his prior dominance before the upset loss and Dana White's confirmation of a light heavyweight move, diminishing his middleweight path. Dricus du Plessis at 8.1% lingers as a former champ but faces momentum hurdles after his August 2025 defeat, while others trail due to inconsistent form or rankings.

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
$443,495
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's split-decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 328 main event on May 9 cemented his status as the two-time UFC Middleweight champion, driving trader consensus to imply a 51.8% probability he holds the belt through year's end amid a thin contender field. Nassourdine Imavov, riding a strong recent win streak and positioned as the likely next title challenger per post-fight buzz, commands 23.1% as the prime threat with his striking volume and grappling improvements. Chimaev's 11% reflects his prior dominance before the upset loss and Dana White's confirmation of a light heavyweight move, diminishing his middleweight path. Dricus du Plessis at 8.1% lingers as a former champ but faces momentum hurdles after his August 2025 defeat, while others trail due to inconsistent form or rankings.

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
$443,495
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 11 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Sean Strickland" at 52%, followed by "Nassourdine Imavov" at 23%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 52¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 52% 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 $443.5K 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.

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The current frontrunner for "Who will be UFC Middleweight champion at the end of 2026?" is "Sean Strickland" at 52%, meaning the market assigns a 52% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Nassourdine Imavov" at 23%. 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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