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Larkin Stunned Jackson Isn't Signed to UFC
3 Apr
Summary
- Lorenz Larkin expressed shock that Jason Jackson is a free agent.
- Larkin questioned how Jackson, a talented fighter, isn't in the UFC.
- Both fighters will compete on the first MMA event on Netflix.
Lorenz Larkin is set to compete at the inaugural Most Valuable Promotions MMA event scheduled to air on Netflix. Larkin will face former Bellator champion Jason Jackson on May 16.
Larkin shared his surprise and dismay that Jackson is currently a free agent, questioning how a fighter of Jackson's caliber has not been signed by the UFC. He emphasized that this matchup represents a high level of talent on the card, despite other notable names like Ronda Rousey and Francis Ngannou also being listed.
While Larkin appreciates his own status as a free agent at 39, allowing him flexibility in choosing fights, he finds Jackson's availability perplexing given his past accomplishments, including a title win over Yaroslav Amosov. Jackson, 35, last fought in June, losing a split decision. Larkin, whose last MMA bout was in September 2024, noted that both he and Jackson are more recognized by dedicated MMA followers than the general public.
Despite their status as 'hardcore fan' fighters, Larkin is excited to compete on the historic Netflix event and believes it demonstrates the promotion's commitment to putting on high-quality matchups that the MMA community will appreciate.
