Bellator's Lorenz Larkin unloads on LFA's disqualified spine-jumping fighter

Bellator welterweight Lorenz Larkin summed up the feelings of a lot of MMA fans when it comes a controversial disqualification at Friday’s LFA 36 event.

In a “post-lim” bout that followed the AXS TV-televised main card at Morongo Casino Resort in Cabazon, Calif., heavyweight Drew Chatman (0-1) celebrated his short-lived pro-debut victory by standing on opponent Irvins Ayala’s (1-0) spine and then front-flipping on his unconscious body.

The despicable display quickly prompted widespread condemnation from the MMA world, especially considering Chatman seemed to luck into the win (opponent Ayala appeared to accidentally knock himself out to end the fight). Chatman’s victory promptly became a loss via disqualification.

Here’s a look at the controversial ending (via Twitter):

Among those expressing their disgust was current Bellator fighter and UFC vet Larkin, who took aim at Chatman and his gym, which is owned by retired vet and former UFC title challenger Josh Koscheck.

As Larkin wrote: “What a piece of shit you are drew chatman!!!! And @joshkoscheck you should be f-cking embarrassed as a coach and gym owner.”

Here’s the expletive-filled video that accompanied the caption (via Instagram):

What a piece of shit you are drew chatman!!!! And @joshkoscheck you should be fucking embarrassed as a coach and gym owner @lfafighting @edblackhouse #classless #pos @bjpenndotcomofficial @mmajunkiedotcom

A post shared by lorenz larkin (@da_monsoon) on Mar 24, 2018 at 1:29pm PDT

“You f-cking piece of sh-t. I’ve never, ever in my f-cking life see any type of classless sh-t like that, and I’ve been in the game for a while. I hope – I know (LFA President) Ed Soares is one hell of a f-cking promoter, and he will handle it to the fullest f-cking potential he can. But I hope no other f-cking promotions – no matter how you f-cking do in your career – pick your sorry ass up. And I’m so glad you’re not on the higher f-cking levels so I could get my hands on you, you piece of f-cking sh-t. .”

The California State Athletic Commission has withheld Chatman’s $500 payday because of the disqualification and suspended him 90 days for “striking his opponent after the fight, unsportsmanlike conduct and hitting an opponent in the referee’s care,” according to MMAFighting.com. Chatman told the website he understood the penalties, apologized to his opponent and his team, said he was simply “in a bit of a fog” throughout the night, and regretted his actions.

For more on LFA 36, check out the MMA Events section of the site.

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