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

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

Alexander Volkanovski 53%

Movsar Evloev 44%

Steve Garcia <1%

Jean Silva <1%

Polymarket

$309,236 Vol.

Alexander Volkanovski 53%

Movsar Evloev 44%

Steve Garcia <1%

Jean Silva <1%

Polymarket

$309,236 Vol.

Alexander Volkanovski

$4,153 Vol.

53%

Movsar Evloev

$10,892 Vol.

44%

Steve Garcia

$1,565 Vol.

1%

Jean Silva

$4,135 Vol.

1%

Aljamain Sterling

$142,675 Vol.

<1%

Youssef Zalal

$138,316 Vol.

<1%

Lerone Murphy

$2,071 Vol.

<1%

Arnold Allen

$1,366 Vol.

<1%

Diego Lopes

$894 Vol.

<1%

Brian Ortega

$1,532 Vol.

<1%

Yair Rodriguez

$973 Vol.

<1%

Kevin Vallejos

$665 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to the official UFC Featherweight 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).Alexander Volkanovski holds the UFC featherweight title after back-to-back decision wins over Diego Lopes and enters the Oct. 24 UFC 333 main event in Abu Dhabi as the slight favorite against undefeated No. 1 contender Movsar Evloev. The closely matched 52.5-44% pricing reflects trader assessment of the Australian’s experience and defensive grappling against the Russian’s elite wrestling, takedown volume, and perfect 20-0 record, including a recent majority decision over Lerone Murphy. Volkanovski, turning 38, has stated he will force a striking battle and may retire if the outcome is poor, while Evloev’s youth and gas tank represent the primary path to a title change before year-end. Longshots remain negligible given the fight’s proximity and the division’s current hierarchy.

This market will resolve according to the official UFC Featherweight 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
$309,236
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Jan 2, 2026, 6:24 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the official UFC Featherweight 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 Featherweight 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).Alexander Volkanovski holds the UFC featherweight title after back-to-back decision wins over Diego Lopes and enters the Oct. 24 UFC 333 main event in Abu Dhabi as the slight favorite against undefeated No. 1 contender Movsar Evloev. The closely matched 52.5-44% pricing reflects trader assessment of the Australian’s experience and defensive grappling against the Russian’s elite wrestling, takedown volume, and perfect 20-0 record, including a recent majority decision over Lerone Murphy. Volkanovski, turning 38, has stated he will force a striking battle and may retire if the outcome is poor, while Evloev’s youth and gas tank represent the primary path to a title change before year-end. Longshots remain negligible given the fight’s proximity and the division’s current hierarchy.

This market will resolve according to the official UFC Featherweight 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
$309,236
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Jan 2, 2026, 6:24 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the official UFC Featherweight 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 Featherweight champion at the end of 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 12 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Alexander Volkanovski" at 53%, followed by "Movsar Evloev" at 44%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 53¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 53% 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 Featherweight champion at the end of 2026?" has generated $309.2K 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 Featherweight champion at the end of 2026?," browse the 12 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 Featherweight champion at the end of 2026?" is "Alexander Volkanovski" at 53%, meaning the market assigns a 53% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Movsar Evloev" at 44%. 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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