Who will become a UFC champion in 2026?

Sergei Pavlovich leads at 11% across 26 outcomes, with $327K traded so far. Prices are live probabilities set by traders on Polymarket, not editorial predictions.

Who will become a UFC champion in 2026? odds

OutcomeChancePriceVolume
Sergei Pavlovich11%11¢$220
Alexander Volkov10%10¢$673
Dricus Du Plessis8%8¢$129
Magomed Ankalaev7%7¢$1K
Nassourdine Imavov6%6¢$3K
Jiří Procházka6%6¢$4K
Sean O'Malley5%5¢$2K
Aljamain Sterling5%5¢$297
Charles Oliveira5%5¢$134
Max Holloway5%5¢$122
Paddy Pimblett5%5¢$4K
Ian Machado Garry5%5¢$3K
Manel Kape4%4¢$46K
Yair Rodriguez4%4¢$47
Arman Tsarukyan4%4¢$6K

11 more outcomes on the full market page.

Market details

Resolution rules

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed fighter becomes champion of any UFC division between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Only official UFC division champions will count. Interim champions will not count. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current odds for Who will become a UFC champion in 2026??
Current odds: Sergei Pavlovich 11%, Alexander Volkov 10%, Dricus Du Plessis 8%, Magomed Ankalaev 7%, Nassourdine Imavov 6%, Jiří Procházka 6%. Each price is the market's implied probability for that outcome, and updates continuously as traders buy and sell on Polymarket.
Who is favored in Who will become a UFC champion in 2026?
Sergei Pavlovich is the market favorite at 11%, based on real money wagered by traders who have moved $327K through this market. Prediction-market odds have historically tracked outcomes more closely than polls, but they are a forecast, not a guarantee.
How much money is on Who will become a UFC champion in 2026??
$327K has been traded on this market in total, including $247 in the last 24 hours, with $16K of resting liquidity in the order book.
When does Who will become a UFC champion in 2026? resolve?
This market is scheduled to resolve on January 1, 2027. Winning shares pay out $1.00 each; losing shares expire worthless.
How does Who will become a UFC champion in 2026? resolve?
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed fighter becomes champion of any UFC division between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Only official UFC division champions will count. Interim champions will not count. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC (https://www.ufc.com/athletes); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Where can I bet on Who will become a UFC champion in 2026?
This is a Polymarket prediction market — you trade YES/NO shares against other users rather than against a bookmaker. Polynter.net tracks the odds, volume and trader activity; trading itself happens on Polymarket.

Related sports markets

All Sports markets on Polymarket →

Track every Polymarket market on the markets page, or see who is trading them on the leaderboard.