Oddsmakers are favoring Jon Jones to retain his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic . After running through Ciryl Gane with a first-round submission in this past Saturday’s UFC 285 headliner, newly crowned heavyweight champion Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) is expected to defend his title against ex-champ Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) at UFC 290 on July 8. According to FanDuel , Jones has opened up as a -290 favorite, meaning a $290 bet would be needed on the champion to return $100. Meanwhile, Miocic is a +235 underdog, meaning a $235 bet on the challenger would result in $100 with a win. Related Daniel Cormier: Stipe Miocic's wrestling, experience make him much tougher for Jon Jones than Ciryl Gane Dana White calls Jon Jones the GOAT, says 'he's definitely fighting' Stipe Miocic next Stipe Miocic can't wait to fight UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones, ready to 'beat that ass' Jones looked in top form against Gane after over three years away from the octagon.
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UFC champ Jon Jones opens as sizable favorite to beat Stipe Miocic – MMA Junkie