Multiple UFC divisions have seen rapid title turnover in 2026, with several belts changing hands through interim bouts and undisputed contests amid an aggressive schedule. Joshua Van secured the flyweight crown, Carlos Ulberg claimed light heavyweight gold despite injury, and Justin Gaethje captured lightweight hardware after navigating interim contention. Defending champions including Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria, and Tom Aspinall face stacked challengers, while rest, recovery from short-notice bouts, and weight-class movements shape availability. Upcoming title fights and potential rematches will further influence outcomes before year-end.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated$276,484 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
Aljamain Sterling
51%
Dricus Du Plessis
49%
Ciryl Gane
49%
Alexandre Pantoja
35%
Nassourdine Imavov
45%
Ian Machado Garry
32%
Charles Oliveira
22%
Alexander Volkov
10%
Manel Kape
20%
Sergei Pavlovich
10%
Umar Nurmagomedov
18%
Cory Sandhagen
13%
Arman Tsarukyan
26%
Shavkat Rakhmonov
10%
Magomed Ankalaev
15%
Diego Lopes
7%
Yair Rodriguez
6%
Kamaru Usman
5%
Max Holloway
25%
Sean O'Malley
18%
Deiveson Figueiredo
4%
Jiří Procházka
3%
Leon Edwards
2%
Paddy Pimblett
21%
Belal Muhammad
2%
Jack Della Maddalena
2%
Merab Dvalishvili
45%
$276,484 Vol.
Aljamain Sterling
$95 Vol.
51%
Dricus Du Plessis
$129 Vol.
49%
Ciryl Gane
$1,582 Vol.
49%
Alexandre Pantoja
$1,019 Vol.
35%
Nassourdine Imavov
$0 Vol.
45%
Ian Machado Garry
$758 Vol.
32%
Charles Oliveira
$80 Vol.
22%
Alexander Volkov
$547 Vol.
10%
Manel Kape
$45,423 Vol.
20%
Sergei Pavlovich
$174 Vol.
10%
Umar Nurmagomedov
$1,254 Vol.
18%
Cory Sandhagen
$259 Vol.
13%
Arman Tsarukyan
$3,207 Vol.
26%
Shavkat Rakhmonov
$57 Vol.
10%
Magomed Ankalaev
$1,280 Vol.
15%
Diego Lopes
$4,951 Vol.
7%
Yair Rodriguez
$26 Vol.
6%
Kamaru Usman
$6,355 Vol.
5%
Max Holloway
$6 Vol.
25%
Sean O'Malley
$1,434 Vol.
18%
Deiveson Figueiredo
$1,389 Vol.
4%
Jiří Procházka
$3,592 Vol.
3%
Leon Edwards
$40,890 Vol.
2%
Paddy Pimblett
$4,107 Vol.
21%
Belal Muhammad
$354 Vol.
2%
Jack Della Maddalena
$49,182 Vol.
2%
Merab Dvalishvili
$1,054 Vol.
45%
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.Multiple UFC divisions have seen rapid title turnover in 2026, with several belts changing hands through interim bouts and undisputed contests amid an aggressive schedule. Joshua Van secured the flyweight crown, Carlos Ulberg claimed light heavyweight gold despite injury, and Justin Gaethje captured lightweight hardware after navigating interim contention. Defending champions including Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria, and Tom Aspinall face stacked challengers, while rest, recovery from short-notice bouts, and weight-class movements shape availability. Upcoming title fights and potential rematches will further influence outcomes before year-end.
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.
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.
Market Opened: Dec 29, 2025, 5:53 PM ET
Volume
$276,484End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Dec 29, 2025, 5:53 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...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.Multiple UFC divisions have seen rapid title turnover in 2026, with several belts changing hands through interim bouts and undisputed contests amid an aggressive schedule. Joshua Van secured the flyweight crown, Carlos Ulberg claimed light heavyweight gold despite injury, and Justin Gaethje captured lightweight hardware after navigating interim contention. Defending champions including Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria, and Tom Aspinall face stacked challengers, while rest, recovery from short-notice bouts, and weight-class movements shape availability. Upcoming title fights and potential rematches will further influence outcomes before year-end.
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.
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.
Volume
$276,484End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Dec 29, 2025, 5:53 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Multiple UFC divisions have seen rapid title turnover in 2026, with several belts changing hands through interim bouts and undisputed contests amid an aggressive schedule. Joshua Van secured the flyweight crown, Carlos Ulberg claimed light heavyweight gold despite injury, and Justin Gaethje captured lightweight hardware after navigating interim contention. Defending champions including Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria, and Tom Aspinall face stacked challengers, while rest, recovery from short-notice bouts, and weight-class movements shape availability. Upcoming title fights and potential rematches will further influence outcomes before year-end.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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