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title: "Who will become a UFC champion in 2026?"
canonical_url: https://betcrypto.now/events/who-will-become-a-ufc-champion-in-2026
status: live
trading_closes_at: 2027-01-01T04:59:00+00:00
total_volume_usd: 323324.87
venues: ["Polymarket"]
categories: ["Sports", "MMA"]
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publisher: BetCrypto
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# Who will become a UFC champion in 2026?

Live · $323,325 traded · listed on Polymarket

## About

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.

_From Polymarket's listing._

## Manel Kape

| Outcome | Probability | Cheapest | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|---|
| No | 94% | 96¢ on Polymarket | 96¢ |
| Yes | 6% | 8¢ on Polymarket | 8¢ |

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## Open on a venue

- [Polymarket](https://betcrypto.now/go/e/5283?via=md)

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