Strikeforce Quick Quote: Steroids or not, Lorenz Larkin still lost to 'King Mo' Lawal

by Adam Guillen Jr. on Jan 18, 2012 5:30 PM EST in Strikeforce Results

Lorenz Larkin gets pounded on by Muhammad Lawal, who subsequently tested positive for steroids. Photo via Strikeforce.com

"It is disappointing to hear of this news since this is now the second opponent in a row that has tested positive after fighting me. I respect Mo and wish him the best. If he says that he didn't take anything then I will take his word for it and it's up to him and his team to prove otherwise. At this point, it's up to the Nevada State Athletic Commission how they will deal with this situation. Regardless of steroid use or not, I don't look at this as a win on my record, because it's not. I have watched tape and I am back in the gym improving how I lost that fight. I will be ready for whatever Strikeforce wants to do regarding who I am fighting next and the light heavyweight division."

Strikeforce light heavyweight prospect Lorenz Larkin releases a statement via press release earlier today insisting that even though he was bummed at the news that Muhammed Lawal tested positive for steroids after their fight on Jan. 7, 2012, at Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine," he lost the fight anyway. A classy Larkin, who suffered his first career mixed martial arts (MMA) loss to Lawal, isn't taking the time to trash "King Mo," which speaks volumes for "The Monsoon's" character. Lawal has since denied ever taking any banned substances and his manager, Mike Kogan, also stands by his client, denying any wrongdoing on his part. Whether the Lawal camp files for an appeal with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) remains to be seen. You Maniacs surprised -- or appreciative -- of the high road Larkin chose to take when it's so easy to bash the guy who just ruined his perfect record by testing positive for steroids?

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That is pretty big of him really

Most people want to act like Brandon Vera about this shit

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by enzo-enormous on Jan 18, 2012 5:32 PM EST reply actions

i don't think anyone wants to act like brandon vera

pretty sure vera’s wife would love it if brandon vera stopped acting like brandon vera

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by sir.tickleberry on Jan 18, 2012 5:35 PM EST up reply actions

Lmao. This guy still talks shit. Steroids or not, this happens again.

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by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 18, 2012 5:36 PM EST up reply actions

Im sure we will get to see that again... hopefully they let him fight Thiago again

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by enzo-enormous on Jan 18, 2012 5:37 PM EST up reply actions

For everyone's enjoyment.

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by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 18, 2012 5:43 PM EST up reply actions

Thiago is hilarious

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by freenow82 on Jan 18, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions

Thiago is awesome. Playing the drums on Vera's back!

by daftshadow on Jan 18, 2012 5:45 PM EST up reply actions

Is that what he was doing?

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by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 18, 2012 5:47 PM EST up reply actions

you are on form today lol!

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by JamPark on Jan 18, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions

The last one before it starts over

looks like the one that busted his nose up

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by enzo-enormous on Jan 18, 2012 5:46 PM EST up reply actions

It is I think. Here's a picture right after he landed the punch.

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by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 18, 2012 5:51 PM EST up reply actions

Im embarressed that Vera comes from a Wrestling background...

he should be tougher than that… look how his right leg is free and he doesnt even attempt to post it up and keep his back to the cage to avoid a rear naked choke attempt… just pathetic… next to brock he is the 2nd biggest pussy in the UFC

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by THORAZINE on Jan 18, 2012 6:21 PM EST up reply actions

veras broken nose got there because of his passivity throughout the whole fight

If you’re not fighting back bad things happen

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by THORAZINE on Jan 18, 2012 6:23 PM EST up reply actions

I thought we all agreed that Rashad Evans take the 2nd place?

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by Phasebook on Jan 19, 2012 3:42 AM EST up reply actions

Nah

Not now Gonzaga’s back. Dude is the definition of tin man

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by Mattyjudo on Jan 19, 2012 6:56 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

such a shame..

all the drug scandals..too bad mma falls under all the other sports that abuse steroids etc..

by sarah- on Jan 18, 2012 5:34 PM EST reply actions

This

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by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Jan 18, 2012 11:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Dude...

Dont give him props for beating you on steroids. WTF’s wrong w/this guy? He cheated. Hello?

by shellyObama on Jan 18, 2012 5:37 PM EST reply actions

a whole thread dedicated to how much Vera sucks

http://www.talk-sports.net/mma/sucks.aspx/Brandon_Vera

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by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 18, 2012 5:37 PM EST reply actions

Quite amazing also that those who commented hid under the words anonymous (rookie)

It is so easy to talk trash when they don’t know you eh?

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by Phasebook on Jan 19, 2012 3:43 AM EST up reply actions

2nd time in a row he tested positive ?

Did he fight king mo another time I didn’t know about lol.

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by Kalejohncox on Jan 18, 2012 5:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Nvm

Read it wrong lol

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by Kalejohncox on Jan 18, 2012 5:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Worst part about this...

…is Larkin mentioning light heavyweight. Dude needs to cut to middleweight, fight someone like Robbie and challenge for that belt.

by Troop on Jan 18, 2012 5:40 PM EST reply actions

I talked to Larkin about that today

Will have an article up on Mania tomorrow about it

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by Brian Hemminger on Jan 18, 2012 6:13 PM EST up reply actions

I was thinking the same thing.

I figured that beatdown would have surely made him think about moving down. While he is not dissing on Mo for using roids, he may feel that was still the major reason he was so easily overpowered. While the roids certainly helped Mo to sling him around, I still think Larkin is too small for 205.

by naturalshadow on Jan 18, 2012 8:57 PM EST up reply actions

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And here we are again, with ‘chance’ once again saving Vera’s ass. Brandon only has a victory to his name this weekend because the judges were too incompetent not to score the 3rd round a 10-8 across the board.

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by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 18, 2012 5:43 PM EST reply actions

what has Vera got to do with this? lol

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by Rampagelangford on Jan 18, 2012 6:05 PM EST up reply actions

I don't know

But Vera pisses me off

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by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 18, 2012 8:48 PM EST up reply actions

Randall

In that same thread about Vera somebody even commented that Lidell will finish Vera. That’s the fight I wanted to see back then. Unfortunately that did not happen

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by Phasebook on Jan 19, 2012 3:45 AM EST up reply actions

I hate bisping

Been a while since ive been on here. Just got back from a deployment. I usually just read comments, i dont post too much, but i havent seen anything from ABB on here in a while.

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by Seth Dalton on Jan 18, 2012 6:27 PM EST reply actions