Tony Ferguson has opened as a slight betting favorite against potential UFC 249 adversary Justin Gaethje.
According to oddsmaker BetOnline, Ferguson is a -150 favorite in the currently hypothetical lightweight matchup, while Gaethje is an underdog at +130. Odds are subject to change, and the fight must take place before May 3 for any betting action to be valid.
After Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed that he would likely be stuck in Russia as a result of travel restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the Las Vegas-based promotion reportedly targeted a showdown between Gaethje and Ferguson for the new UFC 249 main event.