- Will Sean Strickland be the UFC Middleweight Champion on December 31, 2026?96¢96%
- Will Khamzat Chimaev be the UFC Middleweight Champion on December 31, 2026?3¢3%
- Will Nassourdine Imavov be the UFC Middleweight Champion on December 31, 2026?1¢1%
- Will Joe Pyfer be the UFC Middleweight Champion on December 31, 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Dricus Du Plessis be the UFC Middleweight Champion on December 31, 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Anthony Hernandez be the UFC Middleweight Champion on December 31, 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Brendan Allen be the UFC Middleweight Champion on December 31, 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Israel Adesanya be the UFC Middleweight Champion on December 31, 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Caio Borralho be the UFC Middleweight Champion on December 31, 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Reinier de Ridder be the UFC Middleweight Champion on December 31, 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Robert Whittaker be the UFC Middleweight Champion on December 31, 2026?<1¢<1%
- Will Jared Cannonier be the UFC Middleweight Champion on December 31, 2026?<1¢<1%
Sean Strickland holds overwhelming market consensus as the UFC middleweight champion through the end of 2026, driven by his split-decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in May that reclaimed the title for a second reign. Recent reports indicate his first defense against Nassourdine Imavov is targeted for early 2027 amid ongoing pay negotiations and a shoulder injury recovery, leaving no title changes scheduled before year-end. Chimaev's rematch calls and activity in other formats have not altered the division's logjam, while other ranked contenders like Dricus Du Plessis and Imavov continue building records without imminent opportunities. Potential shifts could stem from an unforeseen injury, contract disputes prompting a vacate, or an upset in a late-2026 bout, though these remain low-probability outcomes given the current timeline and Strickland's established positioning.
Rules
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).