Lorenz Larkin’s swift victory in the final preliminary bout of Bellator 290 was a testament to his skills as a mixed martial artist.
In his rematch with Mukhamed Berkhamov, Larkin wasted no time in securing another win, adding another impressive moment to his highlight reel in a mere two minutes.
The two fighters engaged in an electrifying series of opening exchanges, with a brief clinch in the cage’s center providing the perfect opportunity for Larkin to unleash a brutal elbow strike that sent Berkhamov tumbling to the canvas. The blow was so devastating that Larkin knew the fight was over as soon as it connected, and he confidently strode away from the defeated Berkhamov in celebration.
Lorenz Larkin’s latest victory marked the continuation of his dominant winning streak, now stretching to seven consecutive wins. This time around, he faced Mukhamed Berkhamov in a highly anticipated rematch, after their initial meeting at Bellator 283 ended in a no-contest due to an illegal strike.
However, Larkin made sure to leave no room for doubt in their second encounter, delivering a brutal knockout that extended his winning streak and ended Berkhamov’s run of success. For the first time in his career, Berkhamov was unable to continue, exiting the cage with only his second loss as a professional fighter.
Official Result: Lorenz Larkin def. Mukhamed Berkhamov by knockout (elbow) – Round 1 at 1:41
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