Lorenz Larkin Says Bellator Has Already Promoted Him More than UFC

Lorenz Larkin spoke with MMAjunkie ahead of his fight with Douglas Lima at Bellator NYC. Highlights are below:

On his experience with Bellator so far: “I have no complaints. I feel like I probably got promoted out of this card more than my whole career with (the UFC). It’s kind of bittersweet, but it’s a great position I’m at right now, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world right now.”

On not being subject to the UFC’s Athlete Outfitting Policy: “It just allows me to be myself. It allows me to wear what I want to wear. It allows me to be me. I’m not up here wearing a private school uniform. So, I can’t complain.”

On facing Lima: “A lot of the guys I’ve fought are strikers. He’s a great fighter, but there’s nothing in his repertoire that I’ve not seen before or strikes me as something I really, really need to train for. I felt like I’ve seen it before at one weight class or another. There’s nothing that’s surprised me. If anything, my style is going to frustrate him. From the fights I’ve seen, he’s never fought a guy like me.”