Lorenz Larkin has had a remarkable run in MMA with a career that stretches back to 2009. And even at 37 years old, Larkin has continued to showcase tremendous skill competing against some of MMA’s best, with just one loss in his last 10 fights. Larkin, who holds wins over the likes of Robbie Lawler, Jorge Masvidal and Andrey Koreshkov, is 7-3 (1 NC) inside the Bellator cage. Larkin most recently fought at the PFL card in Sioux Falls, scoring a quick finish of Alan Domínguez.

 

A striking specialist, Levan Chokheli entered the world of combat sports thanks to the inspiration of his cousin, two-time Olympic judo champion Lasha Bekauri. Chokheli has been a finisher, with 10 of 13 wins coming via first-round knockout, seven of them coming in the first minute of the fight. Chokheli enters this fight off a quick finish of Sabah Homasi at Bellator 299 last year.

 

Who will come out on top and become No. 1 contender for the Bellator welterweight championship?

 

 

Round 1

 

Larkin circling around the center of the cage. Low kick from Chokheli. Low kick from Larkin. Inside left hook from Chokheli. Calf kick from Larkin. Chokheli catches a kick and knocks Larkin down with a right hand. Larkin is allowed back to the feet. Larkin misses a low kick. Flurry from Chokheli. Body kick from Chokheli. Chokheli with a strong jab. Chokheli catches Larkin coming in. Larkin with a combination. Larkin with a right hand makes Chokheli stumble. Larkin continues his flurry! Larkin gets the finish!

 

 

Lorenz Larkin solidifies himself as the #1 Welterweight Contender!

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Lorenz Larkin def. Levan Chokheli via first-round TKO (punches, 1:53)