Kasum Kasumov vs. Matheus Mattos: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Russia’s Kasum Kasumov takes on Brazil’s Matheus Mattos on the main card of Bellator Dublin for the number one bantamweight contender spot. Both fighters won their last two fights, and Kasumov enjoyed a much longer win streak. The Russian fighter is a clear favorite of the bookmakers ahead of the bout at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, this weekend.

MMA: Bellator Bantamweight

Where to Watch: DAZN / MAX

Venue: 3 Arena, Dublin, Ireland

Date: 22.06.2024 20:10

Fighting out of Grozny, Kasum Kasumov is 15-1 professionally. The Russian, who turned pro in 2013, is currently on a five-match winning streak. Affiliated with the Akhmat Fight Club, Kasumov makes his 2024 bow on the back of a 73% finish rate with eleven stoppages from his fifteen victories. Kasum Kasumov is 29 years old and competed in ACA, Brave, and Eagle FC promotions before joining Bellator last year. He scored a split-decision victory over Josh Hill last August on his Bellator debut.

• Age: 29
• Height: 5’8”
• Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
• Reach: 66.5”
• Record: 15-1

A cast member of the Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4, Matheus Mattos competed in Jungle and ABC promotions before debuting in Bellator MMA in 2020. The 32-year-old has a 50% knockout win rate and has lost twice professionally to Peter Yan and Magomed Magomedov. “Adamas” submitted Richard Palencia last November.

• Age: 32
• Height: 5’5’’
• Reach: 67”
• Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
• Record: 14-2-1

Kasum Kasumov is a 1.64 favorite on Bet365. Matheus Mattos is priced at 2.11 odds. On 1xBet, Total Over 1.5 is available at 1.727, with the under priced at 1.95 odds. Read more.