Bookmakers started to publish odds for a possible UFC heavyweight rematch of the reigning champion Francis Ngannou and Derrick Lewis.
So, Ngannou opened with as a clear favorite: a modest coefficient of 1.28 is offered for his victory. Experts estimate Lewis's chances at 3.75.
On March 28 at UFC 260, Ngannou knocked Stipe Miocic out and won the belt. Yesterday, ESPN journalist Ariel Helwani said that the Cameroonian was offered a duel with Lewis in June, but the champion refused, as he was in no hurry to return to the octagon.
The first meeting of Ngannou and Lewis took place in July 2018 and ended with the victory of the latter by decision.