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Lorenz Larkin’s pursuit of Bellator welterweight gold continues after an emphatic victory over Levan Chokheli in the co-main event of Bellator San Diego. The fight was billed as a No. 1 contender bout, and Larkin wasted no time securing his shot at the title with a rapid knockout in the first round.
Chokheli started strong, catching one of Larkin’s early kicks and securing a takedown. However, the Georgian fighter made a costly decision when he allowed Larkin to return to his feet. Moments later, Larkin connected with a devastating right hand that staggered Chokheli. Sensing his opponent was hurt, Larkin, known as "Da Monsoon," unleashed a relentless barrage of strikes, forcing the referee to step in and stop the fight at just 1:53 into the opening round.
The swift and decisive victory marked Larkin’s second consecutive win and extended his impressive unbeaten streak, having avoided defeat in 10 of his last 11 fights. With this dominant performance, Larkin is now guaranteed another chance to compete for the Bellator welterweight title, a goal that has eluded him since his early years in the promotion.
Chokheli showed early promise in the fight, but Larkin's quick recovery and lethal striking proved too much for him. The result was a reminder of Larkin’s formidable power and timing, traits that have made him a dangerous contender in Bellator’s welterweight division. "Da Monsoon" is now set to challenge for the title and could soon fulfill his ambition of becoming a Bellator champion.
With this momentum, Larkin’s next fight will be one of the most anticipated in Bellator’s welterweight division, as fans eagerly await his title showdown.
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