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With Larkin out, Jason Jackson gets 'Ultimate Fighter' vet on Netflix

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Jason Jackson will stay on the first MVP MMA card next month with a new opponent after Lorenz Larkin pulled out.

Jason Jackson had to wait a few days, but now he knows he'll still be on what could be the most-viewed event of his career. Jackson (19-6) was set to fight Lorenz Larkin (27-8) next month on the Most Valuable Promotions MMA event on Netflix. This past week, Larkin pulled out with an injury.

But Monday, the promotion announced Jeff Creighton (12-2-1) has stepped in, keeping Jackson on the show. MVP's first MMA show takes place May 16 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. , and is headlined by Ronda Rousey vs.

Gina Carano. FIGHT UPDATE 🚨 Due to a knee injury, Lorenz Larkin has withdrawn from his scheduled bout on May 16. Jason Jackson will now face Jefferson Creighton.

Jason Jackson vs Jefferson Creighton 3x5 Professional MMA Bout⚔️ A new matchup added to an already stacked night. 🍿 ———… pic. twitter.