Why is Lorenz Larkin not fighting on the Netflix MMA card?

Lorenz Larkin is not fighting on the May 16 Netflix MMA card because he suffered a knee injury that requires rehabilitation.

Who was Lorenz Larkin scheduled to fight?

Lorenz Larkin was scheduled to face Jason Jackson in a welterweight bout.

When is Most Valuable Promotions' first MMA card?

Most Valuable Promotions' first MMA card is scheduled for May 16 and will be broadcast on Netflix.

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Knee Injury Derails Lorenz Larkin's Netflix Debut

15 Apr

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Summary

Lorenz Larkin withdrew from the May 16 event due to a knee injury.
He was scheduled to face Jason Jackson in a welterweight bout.
The event is Most Valuable Promotions' first MMA card on Netflix.

Knee Injury Derails Lorenz Larkin's Netflix Debut

Lorenz Larkin, a veteran of UFC and Bellator MMA, has suffered a knee injury that will prevent him from competing on May 16. The event, hosted at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, marks Most Valuable Promotions' debut MMA card, which will be broadcast on Netflix.

Larkin, 39, announced his withdrawal on Tuesday, expressing his apologies to fans and his commitment to returning to full strength after rehabilitation. He was set to face former Bellator champion Jason Jackson in a welterweight bout. It remains uncertain if Jackson will be offered a replacement opponent.

Larkin's last MMA appearances were in 2024 with two first-round stoppage wins. He most recently competed under the Karate Combat banner in 2025. The card is headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano and also features Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins, and Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry.

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