Who will be UFC Bantamweight champion at the end of 2026?
19 markets · 5mo
The market is essentially a referendum on Petr Yan's ability to reclaim and hold the bantamweight title through end of 2026, with his 52% Yes odds reflecting a slight edge but no clear dominance over the field.
📊 Base rate: Since 2010, the UFC bantamweight champion at year-end has been a different fighter than the previous year-end in about 60% of years, indicating frequent turnover.
What's driving it
- • Petr Yan's 52% Yes odds suggest the market sees him as the most likely champion but far from certain, with no other fighter above 17% Yes.
- • Sean O'Malley's 83% No odds imply the market doubts he will be champion at that time, possibly due to his recent loss or inactivity.
- • The heavy No odds on all other fighters (99-100%) indicate the market sees a very narrow set of contenders, effectively a two-horse race between Yan and the field.
The bullish case
- • Petr Yan is a former champion with a strong resume and could reclaim the title if he gets a rematch or wins a contender fight.
- • The market's 52% odds imply a slight majority belief that Yan will be champion, suggesting confidence in his path.
- • Yan's age and experience (still in his prime) make him a durable contender who could hold the belt for multiple fights.
The bearish case
- • The 48% No odds on Yan indicate significant doubt, as the bantamweight division is deep with contenders like O'Malley, Figueiredo, and others.
- • Historical turnover in the division (about 60% of years see a different year-end champion) suggests the champion is likely to change, making Yan's reign uncertain.
- • Injuries or upsets could derail Yan's path, and the market's high No odds on other fighters may reflect a belief that a new champion emerges from outside the listed names.
What to watch
- • A future title fight announcement (e.g., Yan vs. current champion) would likely move Yan's odds up if he is the challenger, or down if he loses.
- • Any injury or weight miss news involving Yan or top contenders would shift odds toward the field.
- • A dominant performance by a contender like O'Malley or Figueiredo in a non-title fight could increase their Yes odds and decrease Yan's.
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Markets in this event
Will Petr Yan be the UFC Bantamweight Champion on December 31, 2026?
Yes ≈ 66% chance
Will Sean O'Malley be the UFC Bantamweight Champion on December 31, 2026?
Yes ≈ 18% chance
Will Song Yadong be the UFC Bantamweight Champion on December 31, 2026?
Yes ≈ 1% chance
Will Marlon Vera be the UFC Bantamweight Champion on December 31, 2026?
Yes ≈ 1% chance
Will another fighter be the UFC Bantamweight Champion on December 31, 2026? — Other
Yes ≈ 0% chance
Will Fighter A be the UFC Bantamweight Champion on December 31, 2026?
Yes ≈ 0% chance
Will Fighter B be the UFC Bantamweight Champion on December 31, 2026?
Yes ≈ 0% chance
Will Fighter C be the UFC Bantamweight Champion on December 31, 2026?
Yes ≈ 0% chance
Will Fighter D be the UFC Bantamweight Champion on December 31, 2026?
Yes ≈ 0% chance
Will Fighter E be the UFC Bantamweight Champion on December 31, 2026?
Yes ≈ 0% chance
Will Fighter F be the UFC Bantamweight Champion on December 31, 2026?
Yes ≈ 0% chance
Will Fighter G be the UFC Bantamweight Champion on December 31, 2026?
Yes ≈ 0% chance
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