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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC vet Lorenz Larkin explains why he won't compete in bareknuckle boxing
Lorenz Larkin isn't done with MMA just yet, but he's open to trying a few different things. Larkin has competed in multiple major MMA organizations throughout his career, including UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, and PFL. Now with no ties to any major MMA promotion at the moment, Larkin has already tested his skills under the Karate Combat banner and sees boxing in his future as well. To be clear, Larkin is only interested in traditional, gloved boxing. Bareknuckle boxing, which has become a popular avenue for former ex-UFC fighters, is of zero interest to "The Monsoon." "Nah, man. ... If a fighter gets into a fight in the street, it's gonna be quick," Larkin told MMA Junkie Radio. "The fight's gonna be over, done deal, because the other guy doesn't know anything. They have bare hands, that fighter is probably going to punch him two times, if that, and it's gonna be over. But, you get two guys having a training camp that are going to go in and fight each other, with bare knuckles? No. I'm good off that. "The percentage of cuts is like, I don't know – I would like to know that statistic in BKFC. Like what is the percentage of people getting cut? It has to be like 80 percent. Eighty-five percent." Larkin hopes to get a deal done with Misfits Boxing soon so he can challenge himself in the sweet science, but his most recent venture into karate worked out well in his first appearance. At Karate Combat 56, Larkin won a unanimous decision against Buddy Wallace. He likes the contractual setup with the promotion because he was able to work out a deal that allows him to compete in other combat sports, with no exclusivity. Larkin, 38, started his pro MMA career in 2009, and doesn't intend to hang up the gloves soon. However, once he feels the game catching up to him, he will promptly call it a career. "I always told myself, once when I fight and I feel like these guys are too fast for me and I just can't keep up, then that's my time and I'm not scared to be like, 'That's it,'" Larkin said. "I'm not trying to chase anything. But you know what? Especially in my last three fights, have been like young killers and I'm sparking those guys. ... I've got good guys behind me, I'm training smart, and I'm not taking damage."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Terrifying moment referee sprints to help unconscious MMA star and urgently calls for help after sickening KO
AN MMA referee had to sprint over and help an unconscious fighter after he was brutally knocked out. Amir Hossein took on Abdelkrim Zouad at UAE Warriors 62 in Abu Dhabi. 1 A ref had to sprint over and help an unconscious fighter after he was brutally knocked out And the bout finished in the third round when Hossein unleashed a flurry of punches with his finishing right hand dropping Zouad. Hossein managed to land just one blow while Zouad was on the floor as the quick-thinking ref ran over to end the fight. It saved Zouad from taking any unnecessary damage - with Hossein improving to 4-1 in the cage. But refs do not always get it right. READ MORE IN MMA UFC boss Dana White criticised official Kerry Hatley after he allowed Jalin Turner to land a succession of unanswered blows against Bobby Green in December 2023. Turner landed blows for White called the stoppage: 'One of the worst I've ever seen." He added: 'The difference is we've had some refs say some dumb s*** in the past like, 'Oh, I allowed her to be a warrior tonight,' and goofy s*** like that. Most read in MMA CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'He knows that he made a mistake tonight and he does not feel good about it. So it's unfortunate. Definitely a bad stoppage. Very bad.' UFC legend Daniel Cormier - now a commentator - had a similar sentiment. He called it: "One of the absolute worst stoppages in MMA history ." Ben Askren's wife admits he was 'too close' to dying 'a few times' as ex-UFC star leaves hospital after eight weeks
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ben Askren's wife admits he was ‘too close' to dying ‘a few times' as ex-UFC star leaves hospital after eight weeks
BEN ASKREN'S wife admits he was 'too close' to dying after the former UFC star left hospital. Askren, 41, was rushed to the ER last month Advertisement 3 Ben Askren is back home after spending eight weeks in hospital Credit: 3 The ex-UFC star underwent a double lung transplant after contracting pneumonia Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 His wife Amy claims Askren came 'too close' to dying Credit: Instagram @amyaskren1 The UFC legend was forced to And Askren revealed 12 days ago that The former welterweight star had But Askren has now been released back home after a gruelling time away. Advertisement READ MORE IN UFC He appeared with wife Amy to give fans an update on his condition. And Askren's other half revealed that he had been 'too close' to passing away throughout his ordeal. Askren first said: 'What's up guys? Day 59, I'm out. 'That was a long journey and it's not over because I still can't really walk, gotta re-teach myself to do that among many other things. Advertisement Most read in MMA Exclusive Exclusive BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'I guess I can make light of it because it was me… and I don't really remember it, but Amy, how close was I to dying?' Wife Amy replied: 'Too close, a few times.' Ex-UFC star Ben Askren in tears as he reveals he 'died four times' during double lung transplant Askren added: 'Hopefully I'm not in this situation again for a really, really long time. I plan on living a while.' Advertisement Askren's emotional message came a week after he opened up on his lungs getting 'stolen.' He said: 'I'm gonna plead guilty, I felt bad for myself one time. 'And that doesn't do anyone any good. 'Man, I never smoked one cigarette.' Never smoked any weed, why did my lungs get stolen from me? 'Why isn't this happening to someone who smokes? Then I realised, it happened. I can be bitter and angry, I could whine and cry, but that's not going to help anybody. Advertisement 'I am where I am now and I'm going to move forward the best that I can.'
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ben Askren's wife admits he was ‘too close' to dying ‘a few times' as ex-UFC star leaves hospital after eight weeks
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BEN ASKREN'S wife admits he was 'too close' to dying after the former UFC star left hospital. Askren, 41, was rushed to the ER last month with a severe case of pneumonia. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Ben Askren is back home after spending eight weeks in hospital Credit: 3 The ex-UFC star underwent a double lung transplant after contracting pneumonia Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 His wife Amy claims Askren came 'too close' to dying Credit: Instagram @amyaskren1 The UFC legend was forced to undergo a double lung transplant. And Askren revealed 12 days ago that he 'died four times' on the operating table. The former welterweight star had been in hospital for eight whole weeks as he recovered from surgery. But Askren has now been released back home after a gruelling time away. READ MORE IN UFC IRON IT OUT West Ham face vacating London Stadium if major sporting event gets green light He appeared with wife Amy to give fans an update on his condition. And Askren's other half revealed that he had been 'too close' to passing away throughout his ordeal. Askren first said: 'What's up guys? Day 59, I'm out. 'That was a long journey and it's not over because I still can't really walk, gotta re-teach myself to do that among many other things. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'I guess I can make light of it because it was me… and I don't really remember it, but Amy, how close was I to dying?' Wife Amy replied: 'Too close, a few times.' Ex-UFC star Ben Askren in tears as he reveals he 'died four times' during double lung transplant Askren added: 'Hopefully I'm not in this situation again for a really, really long time. I plan on living a while.' Askren's emotional message came a week after he opened up on his lungs getting 'stolen.' He said: 'I'm gonna plead guilty, I felt bad for myself one time. 'And that doesn't do anyone any good. 'Man, I never smoked one cigarette.' Never smoked any weed, why did my lungs get stolen from me? 'Why isn't this happening to someone who smokes? Then I realised, it happened. I can be bitter and angry, I could whine and cry, but that's not going to help anybody. 'I am where I am now and I'm going to move forward the best that I can.'
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Joshua Pacio goes for ONE flyweight world title at ONE 173
ONE strawweight world champion Joshua Pacio of Lions Nation MMA will attempt to become the first two-division champion in Philippine mixed martial arts history when he takes on ONE flyweight world champion Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 173 on November 16 at Ariaka Arena in Tokyo. Pacio, 29, is coming off his biggest win to date following a second-round technical knockout over ex-UFC fighter and former world champion Jarred Brooks last February. Already touted by some as the Philippine MMA Greatest of All Time, Pacio previously expressed interest in campaigning a higher weight class. Yuya Wakamatsu, meanwhile, is on a four-fight winning streak including a win in a rematch over Pacio's teammate Danny Kingad, whom he lost to in the first fight in 2018. His streak also includes a round one stoppage over former world champion Adriano Moraes, whom he also lost to in 2022. Denice Zamboanga will defend her women's ONE atomweight world title on the same card against Ayaka Miura. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
