Sarvarjon Khamidov vs. Marcirley Alves: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Unbeaten Tajikistani Sarvarjon Khamidov squares up against Brazil’s in-form Marcirley Alves in a bantamweight clash in the last of the prelim bouts of the Bellator Champion Series this weekend in Dublin, Ireland. “Savar,” whose brief period in the Bellator promotion has delivered two knockouts, is a huge favorite to hand “Durin” his first Bellator defeat in what is shaping up to be a tough and technical contest.

MMA: Bellator Bantamweight

Where to Watch: MAX

Venue: 3 Arena, Dublin, Ireland

Date: 22.06.2024 19:30

Sarvarjon Khamidov enters the cage with a flawless 15-0 that included two finishes since a 2022 Bellator debut. Coming from a background in freestyle wrestling, the 27-year-old who fights out of Dushanbe has recorded five submissions in his career. A difficult opponent to defeat, Khamidov has the cardio to go the distance, with 43% of his wins coming via a decision. Debuting professionally in 2016, “Savar” last fought in May 2023.

• Age: 27
• Height: 5’6’’
• Reach: 68”
• Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
• Record: 15-0

A knockout specialist, the former Jungle Fight bantamweight champion Marcirley Alves has nine knockouts from eleven wins. The Brazilian youngster, affiliated with the famous Chute Boxe gym, announced his arrival in Bellator last August with a right hook and hammerfist destruction of Jerrel Hodge. The 24-year-old is on a three-fight winning streak.

• Age: 24
• Height: 5’4’’
• Reach: 68”
• Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
• Record: 12-3

Marcirley Alves is a 3.80 underdog on Betway. The Brazilian underdog is priced at 3.60 on Betway. Total Over 2.5 is available at 1.85 on 1xBet, while the under is priced at 1.81. Read more.