All Systems Go for Linton Vassell
- Linton Vassell (24-8, 1 NC) defeated Valentin Moldavsky (11-3, 1 NC) via knockout (elbows) at 3:03 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-8, 1 NC) defeated Valentin Moldavsky (11-3, 1 NC) via knockout (elbows) at 3:03 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-8, 1 NC) defeated Valentin Moldavsky (11-3, 1 NC) via knockout (elbows) at 3:03 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-8, 1 NC) defeated Valentin Moldavsky (11-3, 1 NC) via knockout (elbows) at 3:03 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-8, 1 NC) defeated Valentin Moldavsky (11-3, 1 NC) via knockout (elbows) at 3:03 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-8, 1 NC) defeated Valentin Moldavsky (11-3, 1 NC) via knockout (elbows) at 3:03 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-8, 1 NC) defeated Valentin Moldavsky (11-3, 1 NC) via knockout (elbows) at 3:03 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-8, 1 NC) defeated Valentin Moldavsky (11-3, 1 NC) via knockout (elbows) at 3:03 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-8, 1 NC) defeated Valentin Moldavsky (11-3, 1 NC) via knockout (elbows) at 3:03 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-8, 1 NC) defeated Valentin Moldavsky (11-3, 1 NC) via knockout (elbows) at 3:03 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by submission (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton VassellCredit: PFL MMA
- Linton VassellCredit: PFL MMA
- Linton VassellCredit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (24-9) def. Valentin Moldavsky (13-3, 1NC) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell at the PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season Ceremonial Weigh-InsCredit: PFL
- Valentin Moldavsky and Linton Vassell face off at the PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season Ceremonial Weigh-InsCredit: PFL
- Denis Goltsov (32-8-0) def. Linton Vassell (23-8) 3rd round TKO (3:11)Credit: PFL MMA
- Denis Goltsov (32-8-0) def. Linton Vassell (23-8) 3rd round TKO (3:11)Credit: PFL MMA
- Denis Goltsov (32-8-0) def. Linton Vassell (23-8) 3rd round TKO (3:11)Credit: PFL MMA
- Denis Goltsov (32-8-0) def. Linton Vassell (23-8) 3rd round TKO (3:11)Credit: PFL MMA
- Denis Goltsov (32-8-0) def. Linton Vassell (23-8) 3rd round TKO (3:11)Credit: PFL MMA
- Denis Goltsov (32-8-0) def. Linton Vassell (23-8) 3rd round TKO (3:11)Credit: PFL MMA
- Denis Goltsov (32-8-0) def. Linton Vassell (23-8) 3rd round TKO (3:11)Credit: PFL MMA
- Denis Goltsov (32-8-0) def. Linton Vassell (23-8) 3rd round TKO (3:11)Credit: PFL MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (23-8) defeated Tim Johnson (15-9) via (TKO) strikes at 4:21 of round oneCredit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) defeated Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (20-8) defeated Ronny Markes (19-8) via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Phil Davis (206) vs. Linton Vassell (205)Credit: Bellator MMA
- Phil Davis (206) vs. Linton Vassell (205)Credit: Bellator MMA
- Ryan Bader (24-5) defeated Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) at 3:58 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Ryan Bader (24-5) defeated Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) at 3:58 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Ryan Bader (24-5) defeated Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) at 3:58 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Ryan Bader (24-5) defeated Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) at 3:58 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Ryan Bader (24-5) defeated Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) at 3:58 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Ryan Bader (24-5) defeated Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) at 3:58 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Ryan Bader (24-5) defeated Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) at 3:58 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Ryan Bader (24-5) defeated Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) at 3:58 of round twoCredit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (204.6)Credit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (204.6)Credit: Bellator MMA
- Ryan Bader (204.5) vs. Linton Vassell (204.6)Credit: Bellator MMA
- Ryan Bader (204.5) vs. Linton Vassell (204.6)Credit: Bellator MMA
- Ryan Bader (204.5) vs. Linton Vassell (204.6)Credit: Bellator MMA
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Francis CarmontCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Francis CarmontCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Francis CarmontCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Francis CarmontCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Francis CarmontCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton Vassell (205.2)Credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton Vassell (205.2) vs. Francis Carmont (205.9)Credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton Vassell (blue gloves) vs. Emanuel NewtonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (blue gloves) vs. Emanuel NewtonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (blue gloves) vs. Emanuel NewtonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (blue gloves) vs. Emanuel NewtonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (blue gloves) vs. Emanuel NewtonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (blue gloves) vs. Emanuel NewtonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (blue gloves) vs. Emanuel NewtonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (blue gloves) vs. Emanuel NewtonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (blue gloves) vs. Emanuel NewtonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (blue gloves) vs. Emanuel NewtonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (blue gloves) vs. Emanuel NewtonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (blue gloves) vs. Emanuel NewtonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (205.4)Credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Emanuel Newton (205) vs. Linton Vassell (205.4)Credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal (red gloves) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Muhammed Lawal and Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- King Mo and Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- King Mo and Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (red gloves) vs. Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell and Rameau Thierry SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell and SokoudjouCredit: Dave Mandel
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton (red glove tape) vs. Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton and Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton and Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton and Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton and Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Emanuel Newton and Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton VassellCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Virgil ZwickerCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell vs. Virgil ZwickerCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel
- Virgil Zwicker and Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (black and gold trunks) vs. Trevor CarlsonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (black and gold trunks) vs. Trevor CarlsonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (black and gold trunks) vs. Trevor CarlsonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (black and gold trunks) vs. Trevor CarlsonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (black and gold trunks) vs. Trevor CarlsonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (black and gold trunks) vs. Trevor CarlsonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (black and gold trunks) vs. Trevor CarlsonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (black and gold trunks) vs. Trevor CarlsonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell (black and gold trunks) vs. Trevor CarlsonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell and Trevor CarlsonCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton VassellCredit: Dave Mandel
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell vs. Matt JonesCredit: Keith Mills
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton VassellCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton Vassell (white trunks) vs. Simon CarlsenCredit: David Lethaby
- Linton VassellCredit: Jim Page
- Linton VassellCredit: Jim Page
- Linton Vassell (black trunks) vs. Chris GreigCredit: Jim Page
- Linton Vassell (black trunks) vs. Chris GreigCredit: Jim Page
- Linton Vassell (black trunks) vs. Chris GreigCredit: Jim Page
- Linton Vassell (black trunks) vs. Chris GreigCredit: Jim Page
- Linton Vassell (black trunks) vs. Chris GreigCredit: Jim Page
Linton Vassell (24-8, 1 NC) defeated Valentin Moldavsky (11-3, 1 NC) via knockout (elbows) at 3:03 of round one
Credit: Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMALinton Vassell traveled the Bellator MMA road for over a decade, and during that time, he twice unsuccessfully challenged for the light heavyweight championship. However, a move back to heavyweight resulted in a five-fight winning streak—it included four finishes—and has him upbeat ahead of his Professional Fighters League debut.
The 40-year-old Vassell will clash with former Absolute Championship Akhmat titleholder Denis Goltsov in the PFL 1 co-main event on April 4 at the Boeing Center in San Antonio. There were bumps along the way, as losses to Ryan Bader and Phil Davis made “Big Swarm” question his status as a fighter. Something had to change.
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The heavyweight loss to Valentin Moldavsky seemed like the last straw, but Bellator kept Vassell on the roster and booked him against fearsome Pride Fighting Championships veteran Sergei Kharitonov. The result altered the trajectory of his career once more.
“I’d been watching him pretty much through his Bellator career,
kickboxing career and Pride,” Vassell said, “and I knew, if I take
him down, I’m going to get this. I believed in myself, trained as
hard as I possibly could. If I lost, then I was definitely gone.
Everything came [together]. I got the win and the confidence came
back, and we’re here now. It’s five wins [in a row].”
Being 40 usually signifies the twilight of an athletic career, but Vassell has replaced youthful bravado with battle-tested wisdom. These days, he takes a more measured approach, including the use of a chiropractor and a hyperbaric chamber.
“I think it’s how you look after your body,” Vassell said. “You’ve got to be smart. Back in the day, I’d overtrain, and I was always cutting weight. I’d get sick, get injured, because I’m trying to push it that extra bit more to lose that weight.”
Vassell calls the powerhouse Kill Cliff Fight Club camp home. Top talent and an all-star coaching staff—it includes Greg Jones, Sean Soriano, Henri Hooft, Jason Strout, Said Saparov and Nik Lentz—have him feeling confident ahead of his latest test. Training partners like Steve Mowry, Darion Abbey and Bailey Schoenfelder add an additional boost.
“I’ve got so many coaches out there that have been helping me and getting me ready,” Vassell said. “A big fight camp has been happening. I can’t moan. We’ve all been helping each other get ready and pushing each other.”
How does Vassell visualize his encounter with Goltsov unfolding?
“He’s a good striker, good grappler,” he said. “He’s a tough guy, but I’ll still bring my A game. I think I’m going to be the stronger guy and the better guy on the feet and grappling, as well. I see myself finishing from the ground-and-pound.”
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