Traders give Ciryl Gane about a 63.8% chance. Josh Hokit follows at 34.2%, Jon Jones follows at 1.0%, and Alex Pereira follows at 0.6%. Compare prices from Kalshi and Polymarket. The largest cross-platform price difference is 4.5 percentage points.
Ciryl Gane is a French professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's heavyweight division. He is scheduled to fight Alex Pereira for the interim heavyweight championship on June 14, 2026, at UFC Freedom 250. Gane's upcoming bout is pivotal in determining the interim UFC Heavyweight champion for 2026.
About Jon Jones
Jon Jones is a retired mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion. He became the youngest champion in UFC history at age 23 and holds the record for the most title defenses in the organization. Jones is relevant to this prediction market due to his previous reign as UFC Heavyweight Champion and his potential return to the sport.
About Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov is a Russian professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Heavyweight division. He is a former heavyweight champion in both M-1 Global and Bellator MMA. Volkov is scheduled to face Waldo Cortes-Acosta on May 9, 2026, at UFC 328.
About Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Heavyweight division. He is scheduled to fight Josh Hokit at UFC 327 on April 11, 2026. Blaydes is ranked #4 in the UFC heavyweight rankings as of March 17, 2026.
About Jailton Almeida
Jailton Almeida is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's heavyweight division. He has achieved notable victories over fighters like Serghei Spivac and Alexander Romanov. Almeida's recent performances, including a loss to Rizvan Kuniev in February 2026, highlight his ongoing pursuit of the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
About Marcin Tybura
Marcin Tybura is a Polish professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Heavyweight division. He previously held the M-1 Global Heavyweight Championship and the M-1 Grand Prix 2013 Heavyweight Championship. Tybura is relevant to this prediction market as a current contender in the UFC Heavyweight division.
About Sergei Pavlovich
Sergei Pavlovich is a Russian professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Heavyweight division. He is scheduled to face Tallison Teixeira on May 30, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 277. His upcoming fight is relevant to the prediction market concerning the UFC Heavyweight champion at the end of 2026.
About Tom Aspinall
Tom Aspinall is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion and signed with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency in March 2026. He became the undisputed champion in June 2025 after Jon Jones retired. Aspinall's recent partnership with Hearn may influence his career trajectory leading up to the end of 2026.
About Waldo Cortes Acosta
Waldo Cortes-Acosta is a Dominican professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Heavyweight division. He previously held the Legacy Fighting Alliance Heavyweight Championship. His recent victory over Derrick Lewis at UFC 324 positions him as a strong contender for the UFC Heavyweight title by the end of 2026.
About Ante Delija
Ante Delija is a Croatian professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's heavyweight division. He won the 2022 PFL Heavyweight Championship before joining the UFC in 2025. Delija's recent performances, including a first-round knockout in his UFC debut, make him a strong contender for the heavyweight title by the end of 2026.
About Derrick Lewis
Derrick Lewis is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Heavyweight division. He holds the record for the most knockouts in UFC history with 16. His recent loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324 on January 24, 2026, may impact his future title prospects.
About Serghei Spivac
Serghei Spivac is a Moldovan professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Heavyweight division. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has secured notable victories over Tai Tuivasa and Derrick Lewis. Spivac's grappling skills and recent win over Ante Delija position him as a strong contender for the UFC Heavyweight title by the end of 2026.
Market RulebooksOfficial settlement criteria and edge cases
Market Rulebook: Who will be UFC Heavyweight champion at the end of 2026?
Official settlement criteria, resolution sources, and edge cases across Kalshi and Polymarket.
Kalshi
Primary Rule
If Tom Aspinall is the UFC Heavyweight Title on Dec 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET, then the market resolves to Yes.
This market will resolve according to the official UFC Heavyweight 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).
What factors influence the UFC Heavyweight championship odds?
Fighter performance, injury status, and upcoming matchups significantly impact the odds. Additionally, changes in training camps or management can also affect a fighter's chances.
How often do odds change for this championship market?
Odds can fluctuate frequently based on fight announcements, results, and public sentiment. Major events, such as title fights or injuries, often lead to rapid adjustments.
What is the significance of the UFC Heavyweight championship?
Holding the Heavyweight championship is a prestigious achievement in mixed martial arts, representing the pinnacle of success in the sport. It often garners significant media attention and fan interest.
Who will be UFC Heavyweight champion at the end of 2026: what does this prediction market track?
The outcomes listed above show how traders are pricing this question. Compare outcome prices from Kalshi, Polymarket in one place. Each price reflects the market’s implied probability, not a guaranteed result.
Who will be UFC Heavyweight champion at the end of 2026: what are the current odds?
The latest available prices are Ciryl Gane: 61.5¢ on Kalshi, 66.0¢ on Polymarket; Josh Hokit: 34.2¢ on Polymarket; Jon Jones: 1.0¢ on Kalshi; Alex Pereira: 1.0¢ on Kalshi, 0.1¢ on Polymarket. Prices are quoted in cents per $1 share. Check the venue for executable prices and available liquidity.