Lorenz Larkin

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Lorenz Larkin
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Born (1986-09-03) September 3, 1986 (age 38)
Riverside, California, United States
Other namesThe Monsoon
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Heavyweight (2009–2010)
Light Heavyweight (2010–2012)
Middleweight (2012–2015, 2021–2022)
Welterweight (2015–present)
Reach72+12 in (184 cm) [1]
Style Kickboxing, Kung Fu, BJJ
Fighting out of Riverside, California, United States
Team Millennia MMA Gym
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2] [3]
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total37
Wins27
By knockout15
By decision12
Losses8
By knockout2
By decision6
No contests2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Lorenz Larkin (born September 3, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2009, Larkin formerly competed for Strikeforce and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

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Background

Larkin was born and raised in Riverside, California as one of nine siblings. Larkin began training in boxing at a young age and also played football, but soon gave it up because he did not excel at it or other team sports. He attended Riverside Polytechnic High School. [4] Afterwards, he continued boxing but was not able to compete as much as he would like to, due to his father's objections. Larkin also felt that he was too short to be a professional boxer in the heavyweight division, so he took up kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu which led him to mixed martial arts. Prior to his career in mixed martial arts, Larkin also trained in Kung Fu. In an interview, Larkin stated he enjoyed the martial arts movies that were popular around the time he was growing up and wanted to be a Kung Fu fighter. [5] [6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Larkin holds records of 5–0 and 10–0 in amateur boxing and amateur mixed martial arts, respectively, with one of those wins coming against UFC Heavyweight Walt Harris. Making his professional MMA debut in August 2009, he compiled an undefeated record of 12–0. [7]

Strikeforce

Larkin made his debut in the Strikeforce promotion on April 1, 2011, against kickboxer Scott Lighty at Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Damm, replacing Satoshi Ishii on a week's notice. [8] Larkin won the fight via technical knockout in the second round and earned praise for his impressive performance against a veteran fighter, while being largely unheard of himself. [9]

Larkin returned to the promotion in June 2011. He faced Gian Villante and won the fight via unanimous decision. Villante controlled the first round from top position but Larkin turned it around in the second round by keeping the fight on the feet and landing many strong kicks to the legs of his opponent. Larkin kept this up in the third round while also scoring an unexpected takedown in the last ten seconds.

Larkin was originally scheduled to headline the next challengers event against Virgil Zwicker but Zwicker pulled out due to an injury. [10] Larkin instead faced Nick Rossborough and won the fight via unanimous decision.

Larkin next faced Muhammed Lawal at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. He lost the fight via KO in the second round, the first loss of his professional career. However, the result was overturned and changed to a No Contest after Lawal tested positive for steroids (Drostanolone). [11]

For his next fight, Larkin dropped down to Middleweight division. He faced heavy-handed future UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler on July 14, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy. [12] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Larkin was to challenge Luke Rockhold for the championship on November 3, 2012, at Strikeforce: Cormier vs. Mir. The event was to be held at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, [13] but was cancelled in October 2012. [14] The fight was rescheduled and set to take place on January 12, 2013. [15] However, Rockhold once again pulled out of the fight due to injury. [16] Larkin was then scheduled to face Ronaldo Souza, [17] but the fight never materialized.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In January 2013, the Strikeforce organization was closed by its parent company Zuffa. A list of fighters scheduled to be brought over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship was released in mid-January and Larkin was one of the fighters listed. [18]

On February 9, 2013, the UFC announced that Larkin would make his debut against Francis Carmont at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez in San Jose, California. [19] He lost the fight due to a controversial unanimous decision with many major MMA media scoring the fight as a win for Larkin. [20] [21] [22] [23]

For his second UFC appearance, Larkin faced Chris Camozzi on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. [24] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Larkin faced Brad Tavares on January 15, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 35. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Larkin faced Costas Philippou at UFC Fight Night 40. [25] He lost the back-and-forth fight via knockout in the first round.

Larkin was expected to face Derek Brunson at UFC 176. [26] However, after UFC 176 was cancelled, Larkin/Brunson was rescheduled and eventually took place on August 30, 2014, at UFC 177. [27] Larkin lost the fight by unanimous decision.

For his next fight, Larkin moved down to the welterweight division. He faced John Howard on January 18, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 59. [28] Larkin won the fight via TKO in the first round. The performance also earned Larkin his first Performance of the Night bonus award. [29]

Larkin faced Santiago Ponzinibbio on June 27, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 70. [30] Larkin won the fight via TKO in the second round and earned a Fight of the Night bonus. [31] [32]

Larkin faced Albert Tumenov on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195. [33] He lost the back-and-forth fight by split decision. [34]

Larkin faced Jorge Masvidal on May 29, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 88. [35] He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision. [36]

Larkin faced Neil Magny on August 20, 2016, at UFC 202. [37] He won the bout via TKO in the first round, after hurting his opponent with leg kicks and finishing the fight with elbows. [38]

Bellator MMA

In March 2017, Larkin announced he had signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA.

In his debut, Larkin faced welterweight champion Douglas Lima at Bellator NYC on June 24, 2017. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [39]

In his second fight for the promotion, Larkin faced British striker Paul Daley on September 23, 2017, at Bellator 183. [40] Despite a good first round where he stunned Daley multiple times, He went on to lose the fight via knockout in the second round. [41]

Larkin faced Fernando Gonzalez in a catchweight bout at Bellator 193 on January 26, 2018. [42] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [43]

Larkin was expected to face Erick Silva at Bellator 207. [44] On October 1, 2018, news surfaced that Silva pulled out of the fight due to an injury, [45] and he was replaced by Ion Pascu. [46] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [47]

Larkin was expected to headline Bellator 219 against Andrey Koreshkov on March 29, 2019, but withdrew from the fight due to an injury. [48] [49] The bout with Koreshkov eventually headlined Bellator 229 on October 4, 2019. [50] Larkin won the back-and-forth bout via split decision. [51]

Larkin faced Keita Nakamura at Bellator & Rizin: Japan on December 29, 2019. [52] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [53]

Larkin was scheduled to face Costello van Steenis in a middleweight bout at Bellator 258 on May 7, 2021. [54] On April 27, it was announced that van Steenis suffered an injury during training and pulled out of the bout. [55] On May 1, former Bellator Middleweight World Champion Rafael Carvalho was announced as a replacement. [56] Larkin won the bout via split decision. [57]

Larkin was scheduled to fight Khalid Murtazaliev on May 6, 2022 at Bellator 280. [58] However at the end of March, Murtazaliev pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Anthony Adams. [59] Adams in turn pulled out as well and was replaced by UFC vet Kyle Stewart. [60] Larkin won the bout within the first round, landing multiple knees to the body and punches on Stewart while he was on the ground. [61]

Returning to Welterweight, Larkin faced Mukhamed Berkhamov on July 22, 2022 at Bellator 283. [62] Half way through the first round, Larkin landed an elbow on the back of Berkhamov's head, resulting in him not being able to continue. The bout was declared a no contest. [63]

The rematch of the no contest against Mukhamed Berkhamov took place on February 4, 2023 at Bellator 290. [64] Larkin knocked out Berkhamov with an elbow off the clinch in the first round. [65]

Larkin faced Andrey Koreshkov on July 30, 2023 at Bellator MMA x Rizin 2. [66] He lost the bout via split decision. [67]

Larkin made his PFL debut against Alan Dominguez at PFL 6 (2024) on June 28, 2024, winning the fight via TKO in the first round. [68]

Larken next returned to Bellator to face Levan Chokheli in a Bellator Welterweight title eliminator on September 7, 2024 at Bellator Champions Series 4, winning the fight via TKO in the first round. [69]

On November 20, 2024, it was reported that Larkin had completed his contract with PFL/Bellator. [70]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
37 matches27 wins8 losses
By knockout152
By decision126
No contests2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win27–8 (2)Levan ChokheliKO (punches) Bellator Champions Series 4 September 7, 202411:53 San Diego, California, United States Bellator Welterweight title eliminator.
Win26–8 (2)Alan DominguezTKO (knee and punches) PFL 6 (2024) June 28, 202414:46 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss25–8 (2) Andrey Koreshkov Decision (split) Bellator MMA x Rizin 2 July 30, 202335:00 Saitama, Japan
Win25–7 (2)Mukhamed BerkhamovKO (elbow) Bellator 290 February 4, 202311:41 Inglewood, California, United States
NC24–7 (2)Mukhamed BerkhamovNC (illegal elbow) Bellator 283 July 22, 202212:52 Tacoma, Washington, United StatesReturn to Welterweight. An accidental illegal elbow rendered Berkhamov unable to continue.
Win24–7 (1)Kyle StewartTKO (knees and punches) Bellator 280 May 6, 202214:44 Paris, France
Win23–7 (1) Rafael Carvalho Decision (split) Bellator 258 May 7, 202135:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesReturn to Middleweight.
Win22–7 (1) Keita Nakamura Decision (unanimous) Bellator & Rizin: Japan December 29, 201935:00 Saitama, JapanCatchweight (173.5 lb) bout; Larkin missed weight.
Win21–7 (1) Andrey Koreshkov Decision (split) Bellator 229 October 4, 201935:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win20–7 (1)Ion PascuDecision (unanimous) Bellator 207 October 12, 201835:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win19–7 (1) Fernando Gonzalez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 193 January 26, 201835:00 Temecula, California, United StatesCatchweight (180 lbs) bout.
Loss18–7 (1) Paul Daley KO (punches) Bellator 183 September 24, 201722:40 San Jose, California, United States
Loss18–6 (1) Douglas Lima Decision (unanimous) Bellator NYC June 24, 201755:00 New York City, New York, United StatesFor the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win18–5 (1) Neil Magny TKO (elbows) UFC 202 August 20, 201614:08 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–5 (1) Jorge Masvidal Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Garbrandt May 29, 201635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss16–5 (1) Albert Tumenov Decision (split) UFC 195 January 2, 201635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–4 (1) Santiago Ponzinibbio TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero June 27, 201523:07 Hollywood, Florida, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win15–4 (1) John Howard TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver January 18, 201512:17 Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesWelterweight debut. Performance of the Night.
Loss14–4 (1) Derek Brunson Decision (unanimous) UFC 177 August 30, 201435:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss14–3 (1) Costas Philippou KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 201413:47 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Loss14–2 (1) Brad Tavares Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou January 15, 201435:00 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win14–1 (1) Chris Camozzi Decision (unanimous) UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 November 6, 201335:00 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States
Loss13–1 (1) Francis Carmont Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez April 20, 201335:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win13–0 (1) Robbie Lawler Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy July 14, 201235:00 Portland, Oregon, United StatesMiddleweight debut.
NC12–0 (1) Muhammed Lawal NC (overturned) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine January 7, 201221:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesOriginally a KO (punches) win for Lawal; overturned after he tested positive for drostanolone.
Win12–0Nick RossboroughDecision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough September 23, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–0 Gian Villante Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry June 24, 201135:00 Kent, Washington, United States
Win10–0 Scott Lighty TKO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Damm April 1, 201123:15 Stockton, California, United States
Win9–0Mike CookTKO (punches)MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 4February 25, 201123:32 Riverside, California, United StatesNon-title bout.
Win8–0Hector CarrilloKO (head kick and punches)MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 3November 19, 201012:57 Los Angeles, California, United StatesWon the MEZ Sports Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win7–0Rick SlatonKO (punches)MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 2September 11, 201011:06 Riverside, California, United States
Win6–0João AssisKO (punches)Respect in the CageJuly 24, 201011:43 Hollywood, California, United StatesLight Heavyweight debut.
Win5–0Scott CarsonKO (punches)MEZ Sports: Pandemonium at the PalladiumJune 12, 201012:54 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win4–0Rick GuillenKO (punches)Champion Promotions: Clash of the Gladiators 2May 8, 201012:30 Palm Springs, California, United States
Win3–0Mychal ClarkDecision (split)Respect in the Cage 4April 17, 201035:00 Pomona, California, United States
Win2–0Giovanni SarranDecision (unanimous)Chaos in the Cage 6February 27, 201035:00 Lancaster, California, United States
Win1–0Lateef WilliamsKO (elbow)Fist Series: SummerFist IIIAugust 15, 200910:40 Irvine, California, United States

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