{"id":21988,"date":"2026-03-18T00:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T00:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umang.pk\/2026\/03\/18\/jason-jackson-vs-lorenz-larkin-confirmed-to-participate-in-mvp-mma-1\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T00:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T00:25:00","slug":"jason-jackson-vs-lorenz-larkin-confirmed-to-participate-in-mvp-mma-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umang.pk\/en_us\/2026\/03\/18\/jason-jackson-vs-lorenz-larkin-confirmed-to-participate-in-mvp-mma-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Jason Jackson vs. Lorenz Larkin confirmed to participate in MVP MMA 1"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most Valuable Promotions (MVPs) are quite a collection of cards (see them here).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MMAmania.com confirmed today with multiple sources that the former Bellator Welterweight Champion jason jackson<\/strong>They will be taking on longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator MMA veterans. Lorenz Larkin<\/strong>At MVP MMA 1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 12: Jason Jackson walks to the cage before fighting Tad Zinn during the semifinals of the PFL 2025 World Tournament at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Florida on June 12, 2025. (Photo by Cooper Neill\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption>getty images<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jackson (19-6) suffered a close split decision loss. tad jean<\/strong> They advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Professional Fighters League (PFL) World Tournament. Prior to that setback, \u201cThe Ass-Kicking Machine\u201d submitted the former Bellator champion. Andrei Koreshkov<\/strong>In the opening round (see highlights)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jackson shocked the MMA world in 2023, making headlines by shattering his previous undefeated record. Yaroslav Amosov<\/strong> Wins Bellator’s Welterweight Title at Bellator 301 (See Highlights). He earned a dominant win over the former PFL champion. Ray Cooper III<\/strong>before finally losing the belt Ramazan Kuramagomedov<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 7: Lorenz Larkin looks on before his fight against Levan Chokeli at Bellator Champions Series: San Diego at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California on September 7, 2024. (Photo by Cooper Neill\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption>getty images<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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As for Larkin (27-8), the veteran finisher hasn’t competed in MMA since 2024. He was active last year with two fights in Karate Combat. Although he fainted in his most recent appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, before that hiatus, \u2018Monsoon\u2019 was shedding tears. From 2022 to 2024, Larkin went on a blistering run against Bellator (and made one PFL appearance), earning four first-round knockout wins. Mukhamed Berkamov<\/strong> Bellator 290 on several \u201cKnockout of the Year\u201d lists (see highlights).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This 170-pound matchup featuring Jackson’s versatile skill set and Larkin’s explosive striking adds another layer of fun to an already exciting card.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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More fight announcements are expected in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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