Lorenz Larkin, arguably the No. 1 contender to fight for the Bellator welterweight title, is jumping up to 185 for a short notice matchup.
Sources close to the situation confirmed to MMA Fighting that Larkin will face Costello Van Steenis at Bellator 258. The event takes place May 7 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., and airs on Showtime.
Both fighters also announced the matchup on social media.
After dropping his first two promotional appearances to Douglas Lima and Paul Daley, Larkin has won his last four fights.