TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$245,801,863
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,902,097,102
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Markets across
40,178
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MATCHED EVENTS:
4,415
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 24, 12:46 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the specific round in which either Grant Dawson or Nurullo Aliev secures a decisive victory in their scheduled fight. Outcomes include wins by knockout, technical knockout, submission, disqualification in any of the first three rounds, or a decision/draw/no contest across the full match duration.
The event involves determining whether Grant Dawson or Nurullo Aliev achieves a victory via knockout (KO), technical knockout (TKO), submission, or disqualification (DQ) within the first three rounds of their scheduled fight on October 24, 2026. If either fighter secures such a finish in Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3, the corresponding market resolves positively for that fighter. A victory by decision—whether split, majority, or unanimous—or a draw, technical decision, or no contest across all rounds results in the 'Decision / Draw / No Contest' market resolving positively. Technical decisions are explicitly treated as decisions and do not count toward a round-specific win. These rules apply exclusively to the full fight and its predefined rounds; any changes to the fight's schedule or participants may affect market resolution.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often aligning with—but sometimes diverging from—sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set initial lines based on expert analysis and attempt to balance action on both sides, while this market is driven purely by traders’ willingness to buy or sell contracts. If a significant number of traders believe a sportsbook is undervaluing a particular outcome, they can drive the price on Kalshi in that direction. This can create opportunities for arbitrage or indicate a different overall assessment of the likely result.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, where traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders can place limit orders to buy or sell at specific prices, or market orders to execute trades immediately at the best available price. The more traders who believe an outcome is likely, the higher the price of its corresponding contract will climb, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to quickly incorporate new information and adjust probabilities.
This market resolves around Oct 24, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official result of the Dawson vs. Aliev fight, specifically which fighter is declared the winner and in which round the victory occurs. The platform will rely on widely accepted sources for fight results to determine the winning contract. Traders will then be paid out based on the final outcome and their positions in the market.
Several signals could significantly move this market before Oct 24, 2026. Any news regarding fighter injuries, changes in training regimens, or even pre-fight press conference dynamics could influence trader sentiment. Unexpected betting trends in traditional sportsbooks might also prompt adjustments on Kalshi. Furthermore, analysis from MMA experts and public polls could sway opinions and impact trading activity. A shift in public perception of either fighter's chances, based on any of these factors, would likely be reflected in the market price.