Lorenz Larkin ‘wasn’t thinking about’ title fight for Bellator debut, but ‘pumped’ to get it

Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY SportsWhen Lorenz Larkin sparked out Neil Magny at UFC 202 with a series of elbows it seemed he was making a line for the UFC title. There was talk about that win being the last fight on his contract and him being interested in testing free agency, but off a performance like that and with the exciting style to go with it, the idea that he’d actually be gone seemed a remote one.

Seven months later and here we are.

“The Monsoon” officially put pen to paper on his new Bellator contract back in mid-March. Shortly afterward the promotion announced that their newly aquired welterweight talent was going to be getting an immediate shot at the title. Larkin will battle current…