Patchy Mix vs. Magomed Magomedov: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

American Patchy Mix makes the first title defense of his Bellator Bantamweight gold in a rematch against Russian Magomed Magomedov in the main Bellator Champions Series 2 event this Friday. The series takes place in France at the Accor Arena with Patchy Mix, who defeated Magomedov in late 2022 in a non-title fight, a huge favorite to retain the title.

MMA: Bellator Bantamweight World Championship

Where to Watch: MAX/DAZN

Venue: Accor Arena, Paris, France

Date: 17.05.2024. 21:00

Patchy Mix unified the Bellator Bantamweight division when he submitted former champ Sergio Pettis last November. The 30-year-old, who debuted in Bellator MMA in 2019, had won the interim Bellator bantamweight title by claiming the Bellator bantamweight World Grand Prix. Patchy Mix defeated Magomed Magomedov in the semi-finals of the Grand Prix via a second-round technical submission. The former KOTC bantamweight champion is now 9-1 in Bellator MMA.

• Age: 30
• Height: 5'11"
• Weight: 135 lbs (61kg)
• Reach: 71.5"
• Record: 19-1

In the first fight, he surprised me. He used his distance to his benefit. I'm approaching the fight differently this time, and people should expect a war. It's been a year and a half since we've seen each other, and I hope we both have grown as fighters. My tank is full. We can do five rounds, 10 rounds, you name it. We have unfinished business, and this time, I'm going to be the one coming forward.

Magomed Magomedov

Born in Dagestan, Magomed Magomedov won the inaugural ACB Bantamweight championship, defeating Petr Yan via split decision. The Russian bantamweight debuted in Bellator MMA in 2020, where he amassed a 4-2 record. Facing off against Patchy Mix at the Bellator Grand Prix semi-final in December 2022, Magomedov lost via guillotine choke. He rebounded last year to submit Danny Sabatello and set himself up for a shot at the title.

• Age: 32
• Height: 5'6"
• Reach: 69"
• Weight: 135 lbs (61kg)
• Record: 20-3

Magomed Magomedov, a 3.25 underdog on Bet365, is priced at 3.10 on Betway. 1XBET lists over 1.5 for 1.6 odds and No to the start of the third round is listed for 2.17. Read more.