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Eric Larkin Impresses, Carey Vanier Gets Away with One at Bellator 28

Filed under: BellatorFour-time All-American wrestler and NCAA Division I champ Eric Larkin wrapped up his third straight MMA victory in as many tries at Bellator 28 in New Orleans on Thursday night.

Larkin got off to a quick start, dropping Marcus An…

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Four-time All-American wrestler and NCAA Division I champ Eric Larkin wrapped up his third straight MMA victory in as many tries at Bellator 28 in New Orleans on Thursday night.

Larkin got off to a quick start, dropping Marcus Andrusia with a surprise head kick in the opening seconds, then adding some vicious ground-and-pound as Andrusia struggled to regain his bearings. After taking a beating in the half-guard, Andrusia attempted to sit up and got caught in a tight guillotine choke from Larkin, forcing Andrusia to submit at 2:46 of round 1.

“I actually had a coach text me today and say, ‘Hey, you should throw the head kick. He’ll never expect it.’ And I landed it,” Larkin said after the victory.

Is Renan Barao WEC’s Next Superstar? Jose Aldo Thinks So

Filed under: WEC, FanHouse ExclusiveRenan Barao was just a fresh-faced 18-year-old when he made his professional MMA debut in Natal, Brazil, losing by unanimous decision. Apparently, he responds well to adversity, because he has not lost since. Dependi…

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Renan Barao was just a fresh-faced 18-year-old when he made his professional MMA debut in Natal, Brazil, losing by unanimous decision. Apparently, he responds well to adversity, because he has not lost since. Depending on who you talk to, Barao either has a 21-, 23- or 25-fight unbeaten streak. No matter who you talk to, or what number you believe, it’s one of the most impressive current stretches in MMA.

The 23-year-old Barao finally brings that long run of success to a major promotion when he faces Anthony Leone during Sunday’s WEC 49 undercard in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and many think you should mark this date on your calendar as the start of something big.