ACA lightweight mainstay Alexander Matmuratov of Russia and Brazilian Herbert Batista clash in the main card of ACA 174 in St. Petersburg. Both fighters are in good form, having lost just one fight in their last four, with Matmuratov dropping his first fight since 2020. The Russian is a huge favorite ahead of the bout at the KSK Arena this Thursday.
Bet on Alexander Matmuratov vs. Herbert Batista with 1xBet
MMA: ACA Lightweight
Venue: KSK Arena, St. Petersburg, Russia
Where to watch: ACA Website
Date: 19.04.2024 22:05
Alexander Matmuratov
Following a loss to Bibert Tumenov on his ACA return in 2020, Alexander Matmuratov went on a six-fight winning streak. Last November, the 34-year-old lost to Yusuf Raisov at ACA 165. Fighting out of Novokuznetsk, Matmuratov has a foundational style in Kyokushinkai karate.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 34
- Height: 5’8”
- Weight: 155 lbs (70kg)
- Reach: N/A
- Record: 15-6-0
Herbert Batista
Herbert Batista secured a hard-fought split decision over Beslan Isaev at ACA 165 last November. The win brought his recent record to 3-1, with the sole set back a split decision loss last July. The 33-year-old Brazilian debuted in ACA in 2021.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 5’10’’
- Reach: N/A
- Weight: 155 lbs (70kg)
- Record: 17-5-1
Betting Odds
Batista is a 3.42 underdog on 1XBET, which also lists the total over 2.5 at 1.69 and the under at 2.04 odds. Read more here.
Bet on Alexander Matmuratov vs. Herbert Batista with 1xBet
