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Ilia Topuria is a big favorite against Justin Gaethje. | Getty/UFC
As one might expect, Ilia Topuria is a considerable betting favorite against Justin Gaethje in the UFC White House main event.
According to online oddsmaker BetOnline.ag, Topuria is listed as a -600 favorite heading into the lightweight championship unification bout. Gaethje, the interim 155-pound champ, checks in as a +425 underdog. Odds are subject to change as the event approaches.
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Topuria began his UFC tenure at 145 pounds, where he captured championship gold with a knockout of Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298. He defended the strap with a first-round KO of Max Holloway at UFC 308 before vacating the belt to move up to lightweight. “El Matador” claimed the vacant 155-pound throne with a first-round KO of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 this past June.
Gaethje, meanwhile, will be making his third attempt at undisputed lightweight gold after coming up short against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Oliveira in previous years. “The Highlight” has won four of his last five outings, including a five-round verdict over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 to capture the interim 155-pound title.
The UFC White House card — also known as Freedom 250 — takes place on June 14 in Washington, D.C. and will also see Alex Pereira (-115) square off against Ciryl Gane (-115) for the interim heavyweight championship in the evening’s co-main event. The card will air at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. on Paramount+.
UFC White House Odds
Ilia Topuria -600
Justin Gaethje +425
Alex Pereira -115
Ciryl Gane -115
Sean O’Malley -350
Aiemann Zahabi +285
Mauricio Ruffy -600
Michael Chandler +450
Bo Nickal -350
Kyle Daukaus +285
Diego Lopes -185
Steve Garcia +160
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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