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.
Key risk: Division depth and competition at bantamweight
AI updated 6/26/2026, 1:30:19 PM
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.
Crowd Consensus
9%
ORYN Consensus
9%
Signal Score
0.0
Opportunity
0.0
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Umar Nurmagomedov has a low but non-trivial probability of becoming UFC champion in 2026, reflecting his current ranking and the competitive nature of the bantamweight division. His path depends on performance, title vacancies, and opponent availability.
Nurmagomedov’s youth (born 1996), undefeated record (17-0), and elite grappling skills position him for a title shot if he continues dominating lower-ranked contenders. A potential vacancy in the UFC bantamweight division (e.g., due to injury or retirement) could accelerate his opportunity.
The bantamweight division is highly competitive, with established champions like Sean O’Malley and Petr Yan defending their titles. Nurmagomedov’s lack of recent high-profile fights and potential injury risks could delay or derail his title aspirations.
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Will Umar Nurmagomedov become UFC champion in 2026? is tracked on ORYN with data sourced from polymarket. Current market-implied probability is 8.5% while ORYN AI estimates 8.5%.
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