Having plied his trade all over the world across multiple weight classes as high as light heavyweight, Lorenz Larkin is setting his sights on the Bellator MMA 170-pound division. After securing a quick victory over Kyle Stewart at Bellator 280 in May, Larkin (24-7, 1 NC; 6-2 Bellator) is ready for a quick turnaround as he faces Mukhamed Berkhamov at the upcoming Bellator 283 on July 22. “The Monsoon” will be returning to the welterweight division for the first time in five years. The last time he competed at 170 pounds, Larkin piled up back-to-back defeats. Now, the Ultimate Fighting Championship alum feels things have changed, and he’s ready to prove that welterweight is his best weight category. At the same time, the Millennia MMA export doesn’t close any doors on a return to middleweight, especially if the right matchup arises. (00:00) Intro (00:24) Doing the interview while undergoing a therapeutic massage (00:59) Competing at Bellator Paris (02:02) Whether the multiple opponent c