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UFC champ Francis Ngannou opens as favorite over Derrick Lewis in possible rematch

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou may have a loss to Derrick Lewis on his resume, but he is considered a healthy favorite in a possible rematch.

Amid talk of a title rematch, BetOnline has released the opening line for the fight, and Ngannou is a -350 favorite to the +275 Lewis. On a $100 bet, those odds convert to a $28.57 payment with a Ngannou win and a $275 payout for Lewis.

The early odds reflect a huge show of confidence in Ngannou, who knocked out Stipe Miocic in the second round of their rematch at UFC 260.