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

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

Petr Yan 52%

Merab Dvalishvili 30%

Umar Nurmagomedov 6.7%

Sean O'Malley 5.1%

Polymarket

$444,362 Vol.

Petr Yan 52%

Merab Dvalishvili 30%

Umar Nurmagomedov 6.7%

Sean O'Malley 5.1%

Polymarket

$444,362 Vol.

Petr Yan

$4,832 Vol.

50%

Merab Dvalishvili

$4,246 Vol.

30%

Umar Nurmagomedov

$4,581 Vol.

7%

Sean O'Malley

$7,608 Vol.

12%

David Martinez

$110,166 Vol.

2%

Aiemann Zahabi

$62,051 Vol.

15%

Cory Sandhagen

$4,002 Vol.

1%

Deiveson Figueiredo

$42,462 Vol.

1%

Marlon Vera

$64,618 Vol.

1%

Song Yadong

$116,836 Vol.

1%

Mario Bautista

$22,960 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to the official UFC Bantamweight 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).Petr Yan leads the market as the current UFC bantamweight champion after reclaiming the title via unanimous decision over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 in December 2025. Traders price his edge at 53% through early 2027 given strong recent form, though back surgery has delayed defenses and left the division in flux. Merab Dvalishvili sits at 30% on the strength of his elite wrestling, volume striking, and the anticipated trilogy bout that could reset the hierarchy before year-end. Sean O'Malley holds 11.8% amid calls for a Yan rematch, reflecting his prior title reign and finishing ability, while Umar Nurmagomedov trails at 6.7% due to limited high-level opportunities despite undefeated momentum. Injury timelines, fight scheduling, and the outcome of the Yan-Merab rubber match remain the primary variables shaping implied probabilities through the remainder of 2026.

This market will resolve according to the official UFC Bantamweight 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
$444,362
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 2, 2026, 5:45 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the official UFC Bantamweight 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 Bantamweight 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).Petr Yan leads the market as the current UFC bantamweight champion after reclaiming the title via unanimous decision over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 in December 2025. Traders price his edge at 53% through early 2027 given strong recent form, though back surgery has delayed defenses and left the division in flux. Merab Dvalishvili sits at 30% on the strength of his elite wrestling, volume striking, and the anticipated trilogy bout that could reset the hierarchy before year-end. Sean O'Malley holds 11.8% amid calls for a Yan rematch, reflecting his prior title reign and finishing ability, while Umar Nurmagomedov trails at 6.7% due to limited high-level opportunities despite undefeated momentum. Injury timelines, fight scheduling, and the outcome of the Yan-Merab rubber match remain the primary variables shaping implied probabilities through the remainder of 2026.

This market will resolve according to the official UFC Bantamweight 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
$444,362
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 2, 2026, 5:45 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the official UFC Bantamweight 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 Bantamweight 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 "Petr Yan" at 50%, followed by "Merab Dvalishvili" at 30%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 50¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 50% 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 Bantamweight champion at the end of 2026?" has generated $444.4K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jan 2, 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 Bantamweight 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 Bantamweight champion at the end of 2026?" is "Petr Yan" at 50%, meaning the market assigns a 50% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Merab Dvalishvili" at 30%. 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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