Ion Pascu steps in as second replacement to fight Lorenz Larkin at Bellator 207

Following the news that Erick Silva was forced to withdraw from their upcoming Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix alternate bout on Oct. 12 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., Larkin told MMA Fighting that Ion Pascu has stepped in as Silva’s replacement. Prior to the Silva booking, Larkin was originally supposed to face Yaroslav Amosov in the alternate bout, but Amosov withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Silva.

MMA Fighting confirmed the new matchup with officials. It was first reported by Sherdog.

Larkin (19-7, 1 NC) is coming off of his first win inside the Bellator cage, a unanimous nod over Fernando Gonzalez at Bellator 193 in January. He won four of his last five…