Larkin a free agent after UFC 202, frustrated with UFC

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The stakes will be high for Lorenzo Larkin when he meets Neil Magny in a pivotal welterweight contest at UFC 202.

Not only is Magny the highest-ranked opponent Larkin has faced in the Octagon, but the fight will also be the last fight of Larkin's current UFC deal. And of late, the 28-year-old Riverside native has not been shy about voicing his frustration over what he perceives as a lack of push from the promotion, especially considering his reputation as one of the most exciting strikers in the 170-pound division and proclivity for stepping up on short notice.

"I've been thinking about it for a while," Larkin said. "I don't know, it's just, everybody has their own outlooks on things. My outlook is just, I'm not getting pushed how I feel like I should be. It is what it is, but as long as I have all of the people who follow me, who really know who I am, those are my diehards and those are the ones that it really boils down to."

Larkin isn't the only notable name on UFC 202 who has elected to fight out the length of his contract, as fellow UFC welterweight Donald Cerrone is also going to be a free agent after the Aug. 20 pay-per-view. And while Cerrone has indicated that he intends to re-sign with the UFC, the trend towards fighters testing the open market is one that continues to spread, with top contenders like Rory MacDonald and Benson Henderson betting on themselves in free agency.

Larkin declined to elaborate further on his situation, though he did point towards the short window for earning potential allotted to fighters in MMA as the main reason he won't begrudge UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley for his pursuit of a big payday now that Woodley finally has leverage as a titleholder.

"At the end of the day you have to realize that, as a fighter, you only have a little bit of time to do what you're supposed to do in this game," Larkin said. "You want to make as much money as can. And that's what it's all about. So I can't say anything about Woodley. He's put his time in game, and he's earned his way to the top, and he can ask for what fight he wants to. He's the damn champion."

Larkin a free agent after UFC 202, frustrated with UFC
 
wiz

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I don't really get some fighters who complain about how they are not being pushed. Not everyone is simply overlooked. Somtimes you gotta promote yourself first, or at least work on something that the UFC can work with. There are plenty of high level creative strikers besides Larkin. He would need to do something else to stand out.
 
jason73

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Larkin needs to go to Bellator and face other strikers.he could put on a show over there
 
sparkuri

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I like Larkin.
I too hope he goes to Bellator.
He'll get his dues there I believe.
 
Greenbean

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On of the most exciting fighters on the roster. I wondered why he doesn't get more shine too.
 
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Ceronne is up for a big ass contract if his manager is willing to show some balls
 
Clappin'Daddys

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sparkuri said:
I like Larkin.
I too hope he goes to Bellator.
He'll get his dues there I believe.
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I could honestly see this happening.
Wasn't Larkin a strikeforce fighter under Coker? Coker is based out of Cali, and Lorenz is based out of Cali as well?

Lorenz looked good he is a bit upset that he Isn't getting a push, he understand that the time to make money in mma is always now. I could see bellator sneaking him away.

It's not really a surprise that he was on the prelims
 
sparkuri

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Clappin'Daddys said:
I could honestly see this happening.
Wasn't Larkin a strikeforce fighter under Coker? Coker is based out of Cali, and Lorenz is based out of Cali as well?

Lorenz looked good he is a bit upset that he Isn't getting a push, he understand that the time to make money in mma is always now. I could see bellator sneaking him away.

It's not really a surprise that he was on the prelims
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Yeah, he did well in Strikeforce, including a win over Robbie Lawler.
His loss to King Mo was questionable due to Mo getting busted for roiding.
I'd love for ALL the SF guys to go back under Coker.
 
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The following week should be interesting for Bellator / Rizin. Now that all this wweconnordiaz shit is over, they will probably make some announcements. I'm wondering what will happen in the cases of Fedor and Rory, whether they will sign for Bellator or not and I'm also wondering which fighter Bellator is going to send to the Rizin tournament.
 
ChaosOverkill

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Here's what you do Larkin

-Claim a different nationality and that you've been billed wrong as American
-Say Fook
-Use Rick Flair's rich athlete shtick
-Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam

=Push
 
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