UFC on Fox 7 Gets Francis Carmont vs. Lorenz Larkin

UFC on Fox 7 has a decidedly Strikeforce vs. UFC flavor to it. The event will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between Gilbert Melendez and Ben Henderson, and will feature scraps between Daniel Cormier and Frank Mir and also Josh Thomson and Nate Diaz. And, according to the UFC Canada Twitter account, the card […]

UFC on Fox 7 has a decidedly Strikeforce vs. UFC flavor to it. The event will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between Gilbert Melendez and Ben Henderson, and will feature scraps between Daniel Cormier and Frank Mir and also Josh Thomson and Nate Diaz. And, according to the UFC Canada Twitter account, the card […]

Strikeforce: Luke Rockhold Forced from November 3 Bout Against Lorenz Larkin

Strikeforce, already in the market for a heavyweight fighter to face Daniel Cormier in the main event of the promotion’s November 3 fight card, can now add a middleweight to their search. The organization’s middleweight champion, Luke Rockh…

Strikeforce, already in the market for a heavyweight fighter to face Daniel Cormier in the main event of the promotion’s November 3 fight card, can now add a middleweight to their search. The organization’s middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold, has been forced from the co-main event of that same card due to injury. According to TheMMACorner.com […]

Luke Rockhold vs. Lorenz Larkin: Head-to-Toe Breakdown

The middleweight title in on the line in Strikeforce, as Luke Rockhold defends his crown against Lorenz Larkin in November.  Larkin, a former light heavyweight, earned his shot after one fight at middleweight. He earned a unanimous decision win ov…

The middleweight title in on the line in Strikeforce, as Luke Rockhold defends his crown against Lorenz Larkin in November.  Larkin, a former light heavyweight, earned his shot after one fight at middleweight. He earned a unanimous decision win over Robbie Lawler, which was impressive enough to warrant the shot. Rockhold is coming off a […]

Strikeforce: Was Lorenz Larkin Right About Fighter Bonuses?

After defeating Robbie Lawler on Saturday night at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy, Lorenz Larkin dropped to his knees and humbly requested that Strikeforce fighters get in on the bonus action that the UFC roster has enjoyed for years. Zuffa has…

After defeating Robbie Lawler on Saturday night at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy, Lorenz Larkin dropped to his knees and humbly requested that Strikeforce fighters get in on the bonus action that the UFC roster has enjoyed for years. Zuffa has a rich tradition of handing out significant sums of money to UFC fighters who give a […]

Strikeforce Results: What We Learned from King Mo vs. Lorenz Larkin

The main card of Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine featured a light heavyweight bout between former Strikeforce champ Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal and undefeated Lorenz Larkin.  The fight was a contrast of styles as the wrestling stalwart …

The main card of Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine featured a light heavyweight bout between former Strikeforce champ Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal and undefeated Lorenz Larkin.  The fight was a contrast of styles as the wrestling stalwart Lawal matched up with the striker Larkin.  Both fighters looked to take a step toward claiming the vacated Strikeforce […]

Strikeforce Challengers and Titan Fighting Championship Thoughts

Excellent fights in Titan tonight. Varner lost in the main event to newcomer Dakota Cochrane. This guy is someone to watch. His skills are rusty, but he has good wrestling and excellent escapes. Couple all that with some decent power. Keep an eye on him. Brett Rogers lost to Eddie Sanchez. I figured if Sanchez

Excellent fights in Titan tonight. Varner lost in the main event to newcomer Dakota Cochrane. This guy is someone to watch. His skills are rusty, but he has good wrestling and excellent escapes. Couple all that with some decent power. Keep an eye on him.

Brett Rogers lost to Eddie Sanchez. I figured if Sanchez can avoid those first few attacks Rogers brings on opponents the more technical Sanchez can win.

Strikeforce is also put on a decent show here. Both Couture and Shawn Jordan were impressive. Brian Melancon is one to watch though at 170. All around good and had a tough opponent, but won relatively easily.

Lorenz Larkin is an interesting fighter doing weird stuff like heel kicks to the calf while up against the cage. He came out with a jumping round house to kick things off as well. Larkin’s movement is a problem for anyone he is going to face. That is probably more important skillset than his dynamic striking.

It was back and forth through the first 2 rounds, but in the third, Nick Rossborough comes out with a fury backing Larkin in to the cage and starts unloading on him.

Out of nowhere, Larkin lands a hard knee to Rossborough’s body that makes him fall back in slow motion and on to the ground – unreal. Larkin jumps on top and tries to pound. Rossborough survives and Larkin lets him up. Now up against the cage Larkin takes Rossborough down and ends up on top. Larkin dropping elbows to the body while in the guard, but Rossborough has him tied up now pretty good.

Now Larkin slashing some Florian like elbows. Really good short elbows and Rossborough is now bleeding badly. Larkin remains on top until the bell.

Lorenz Larkin takes it 30-27 twice and 29-28