One online oddsmaker still favors UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko in her next title defense, but not by the margins of previous bouts.
Opening lines for Shevchenko’s fight with Jessica Andrade, which takes place April 24 at UFC 261, currently have the dominant flyweight as a -335 favorite. The former strawweight champion is the +275 underdog.
A $100 bet on Shevchenko would return $29.85 in profit, while the same bet for Andrade would return $275. Shevchenko initially opened as a -350 favorite, which indicates money already wagered on the challenger.
One of the most dominant forces in the sport, Shevchenko has defended her title four times, most recently outpointing Jennifer Maia.