- Dricus du Plessis is the reigning UFC middleweight champion.
- du Plessis is the favourite to remain the UFC middleweight champion at the end of the year.
- Israel Adesanya, Khamzat Chimaev, Bo Nickal, and Robert Whittaker are other top contenders to be the UFC middleweight champion this year.
Dricus du Plessis began a new era in the UFC middleweight division when he became the division’s undisputed king in January after his split decision victory over Sean Strickland during the championship showdown at UFC 297.
After 5 rounds @DricusDuPlessis gets the split decision and is YOUR NEW middleweight champion 🏆#UFC297 pic.twitter.com/xyR1Bsn2Fa
— UFC (@ufc) January 21, 2024
The South African MMA star intends to keep his world title for as long as he can, but do the odds favour him as the title holder when the year ends? See the latest MMA odds for the 2024 UFC middleweight champion predictor as of May 29.
UFC Middleweight Champion Predictor on Dec. 31, 2024
| Fighter | Current Odds |
|---|---|
| Dricus du Plessis | +125 |
| Israel Adesanya | +175 |
| Khamzat Chimaev | +250 |
| Sean Strickland | +800 |
| Robert Whittaker | +900 |
| Bo Nickal | +1600 |
| Brendan Allen | +2300 |
| Jared Cannonier | +2500 |
| Jack Hermansson | +5000 |
| Nassourdine Imavov | +5000 |
Who Is Favoured to Be the UFC Middleweight Champion at the End of 2024?
du Plessis remains the favourite to be the champion at the end of the year, with his +120 odds. He’s closely followed by other top contenders, Israel Adesanya (+175), Khamzat Chimaev (+250) Sean Strickland (+800), and Robert Whittaker (+900) in the top five.
Due to his undefeated seven-fight streak in the UFC with five finishes, “Stillknocks” is still a lock for oddsmakers to keep his championship belt around his belt until the end of the current calendar year. Furthermore, his well-rounded MMA skills have persuaded them to put him at the top of the UFC odds board.
Who Had the Longest Reign in the UFC Middleweight Division?
Anderson Silva holds the record for the longest reign in the UFC middleweight division, with 2,457 days as the undisputed king of the 185-pound weight class. During this stretch, Silva defended his title 10 times.
This record by “The Spider” is also the longest in UFC history. Silva is one of three UFC champions who held their championships for more than 2,000 days, joining Demetrious Johnson and Georges St-Pierre in this category.
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