TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$230,589,906
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,885,293,300
410,482
Markets across
40,213
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,340
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 17, 9:24 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the specific round in which either Marc Andre Barriault or Kyle Daukaus secures a victory via knockout, technical knockout, submission, or disqualification during their scheduled UFC Fight Night match. It also includes an outcome for decisions, draws, or no contests across the full fight duration.
The event resolves based on how and when either fighter achieves victory in the match. If Marc Andre Barriault or Kyle Daukaus wins by knockout, technical knockout, submission, or disqualification in Rounds 1, 2, or 3, the corresponding market resolves to Yes. A victory by decision—whether split, unanimous, or majority—or a draw, no contest, or technical decision (which is treated as a decision for settlement) results in the “Decision / Draw / No Contest” market resolving to Yes and does not count toward any round-specific win. The fight must be the one originally scheduled for October 17, 2026. All outcomes are determined based on official UFC results, and Kalshi disclaims any formal affiliation with the governing league or ownership of related trademarks and branding.
Prediction market odds often reflect a different perspective than those found at sportsbooks. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and incorporate a profit margin, while this market represents the collective wisdom of individuals betting with their own capital. Typically, you'll find that prediction markets are more efficient at incorporating new information quickly, as prices adjust based on real-time trading. However, sportsbook odds can be useful as a baseline comparison, and discrepancies may present opportunities for arbitrage or informed betting decisions. It's common to see differences in implied probabilities between the two.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous double auction, where traders buy and sell contracts representing the probability of each outcome. The price of a contract reflects the market's current assessment of that outcome's likelihood. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more people trade, the prices adjust to reflect the evolving consensus. The closer we get to the event, the more volatile the prices may become as new information emerges and traders refine their predictions. The market's price discovery process is driven entirely by supply and demand among Kalshi users.
This market resolves around Oct 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on which fighter is officially declared the winner of the Barriault vs. Daukaus fight by the relevant sanctioning body. Any potential disputes or challenges to the official result will be considered according to Kalshi’s standard procedures. The final outcome will be determined by the official record of the fight, not by any subjective interpretation or secondary sources.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before the fight takes place. News regarding fighter injuries, changes in training regimens, or even pre-fight press conference statements could all shift the perceived probabilities. Unexpected betting patterns or large volume trades on Kalshi could also signal a change in market sentiment. Additionally, analysis from MMA experts and updated fight predictions from reputable sources could impact trading activity and, consequently, the market's price. Any significant development related to either fighter has the potential to move this market.