Who will be UFC Lightweight champion at the end of 2026? Polymarket odds
On Polymarket, the favourite is Justin Gaethje, at 88%. The market settles by Dec 31, 2026, and $3K traded in the last 24 hours. Each contract pays $1 if it is right, so 88¢ reads as an 88% chance. We have not matched it to a Kalshi market yet, so there is no second price.
Polymarket · odds · updated
Polymarket odds on every outcome
| Outcome | Chance | Yes price | 24h volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Gaethje | 88% | 88¢ | $79 | Trade |
| Arman Tsarukyan | 8% | 8¢ | $2K | Trade |
| Ilia Topuria | 1% | 1¢ | $22 | Trade |
| Paddy Pimblett | <1% | <1¢ | $22 | Trade |
| Max Holloway | – | – | $0 | Trade |
| Benoît Saint Denis | – | – | $0 | Trade |
| Charles Oliveira | – | – | $0 | Trade |
| Mauricio Ruffy | – | – | $0 | Trade |
| Renato Moicano | – | – | $0 | Trade |
| Dan Hooker | – | – | $0 | Trade |
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Chance is each outcome's Yes price on Polymarket. A Yes contract at 88¢ pays $1 if that outcome wins.
How the odds have moved
Polymarket's own series for the outcome the headline prices, from where its history starts; one venue, not a blend.
How this market resolves
Polymarket's own settlement wording, in full. This, not the headline, decides who gets paid.
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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).
Scheduled resolution: Dec 31, 2026.
How to trade this market on Polymarket
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- Buy Yes or No at the price shown, 88¢ for Justin Gaethje right now. Each contract pays $1 if you are right.
- Sell any time before it settles, or hold to the result. Polymarket's fees apply to each trade.
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Common questions
What are the Polymarket odds on “Who will be UFC Lightweight champion at the end of 2026?”?
On Polymarket, the favourite is Justin Gaethje, at 88%. That is a market-implied probability, not a forecast, and it moves as traders buy and sell.
How does this market resolve?
By Polymarket's own settlement rules for this market. Two venues can word the same question differently and settle differently, so read them before you trade.
Is this question on Kalshi too?
We have not matched it to a Kalshi market yet. When we do, both prices appear side by side here.
Can I trade this market in my state?
In most states, yes, on Polymarket US. Sports contracts are the exception: several states restrict them. Check your state first.
How accurate are Polymarket odds?
Often more accurate than polls, though never certain. A price of 70% should lose three times in ten. How accurate prediction markets are has the research.
What does it cost to trade on Polymarket?
A taker fee on most markets, largest near 50¢, and some categories charge nothing. Polymarket's fees has the detail.