Lorenz Larkin has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) MMA event on Netflix. He was scheduled to face former Bellator champion Jason Jackson, but a knee injury has sidelined him. This announcement impacts the fight card for the event set for May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Larkin’s Injury and Withdrawal
Larkin, with a professional record of 27 wins and 8 losses, took to Instagram Stories to express his regret. He stated, “I’m sorry to all the fans but I had to pull out of the Netflix card due to knee injury. Will be rehabing it back to 100% and will be back.”
The fighter last competed in December under the Karate Combat banner, where he lost to Vanilto Antunes in the first round. This loss ended a previous three-fight winning streak across both MMA and karate competitions.
Impact on MVP MMA 1 Card
With Larkin’s withdrawal, the MVP MMA 1 event loses a significant match, leaving uncertainty about whether a new opponent will be found for Jackson, who holds a professional record of 19 wins and 6 losses.
Current Event Lineup
Despite this setback, the MVP MMA 1 event will feature several high-profile matchups, including:
- Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
- Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross
- Muhammad Mokaev vs. Adriano Moraes
- Jake Babian vs. Namo Fazil
- David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales
- Jade Masson-Wong vs. Aline Pereira
- Chis Avila vs. Brandon Jenkins
The event promises to deliver exciting matchups, even with Larkin’s unfortunate exit. Fans are optimistic for a swift recovery so Larkin can return to the octagon soon.
