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Closed: Aug 16, 12:24 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks whether Islam Makhachev versus Ian Machado Garry will end in a decision, draw, or no contest, or if Islam Makhachev will win in Round 1 in their scheduled fight on August 15, 2026. On Kalshi, the current probability that either competitor wins by decision or the fight results in a draw/no contest is 51.0%, while the probability that Islam Makhachev wins in Round 1 is 12.0%. The market resolves based on official fight results, with the outcome determined by August 16, 2026, following the event's conclusion.
The event evaluates multiple possible resolutions for the Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry fight scheduled for August 15, 2026. Markets resolve to Yes if either fighter wins by knockout (KO), technical knockout (TKO), submission, or disqualification within any of the five scheduled rounds. Specifically, separate markets exist for each fighter winning in rounds 1 through 5 via these methods. Additionally, a single market resolves to Yes if the fight concludes by decision, draw, or no contest—including technical decisions—which are not counted as round victories. All markets are independent, meaning a fighter securing a round victory does not affect other markets. The event operates under standard combat sports rules, with Kalshi explicitly disclaiming affiliation with the governing league or ownership of related trademarks.
This market resolves around Aug 16, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The result is determined by the officially recorded round in which the fight concludes, whether by knockout, submission, or other methods, and will be matched against the market’s defined round-based outcomes.
Key signals such as pre-fight media appearances, training updates, injury reports, and shifting analyst forecasts could move this market. Traders will react to any development that impacts the perceived aggression, stamina, or strategy of the fighters, potentially altering expectations for when the fight might end. As the event draws closer, betting volume and price swings often increase in response to breaking news or shifting crowd sentiment.