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Jon Jones opens as sizable betting favorite over Daniel Cormier in potential trilogy fight

Oddsmakers seemingly expect history to repeat itself if Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier write a third chapter to their epic rivalry sometime in 2019.

Following a dominant return to the cage over Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 232, light heavyweight champion Jones opened as decisive betting favorite over Cormier in a potential trilogy match. Jones started off as more than a 2-to-1 favorite (-265) to once again defeat his rival, according to odds posted this week by online sportsbook Bovada. Cormier, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, opened as a +205 betting underdog.