Linton Vassell

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Linton Vassell
File:Linton Vassell 2014-04-27 23-12.jpg
Born (1983-06-03) 3 June 1983 (age 41)
Milton Keynes, England
Other names The Swarm
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight 239 lb
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach 82 in (208 cm)
Fighting out of Milton Keynes, England
Team BST Academy[1]
Hard Knocks 365
Years active 2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 33
Wins 23
By knockout 10
By submission 8
By decision 5
Losses 9
By knockout 5
By submission 1
By decision 3
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: 27 February 2012

Linton Vassell (born 3 June 1983) is an English mixed martial artist, who competes in the Heavyweight division of Bellator.[2] A professional since 2008, he has also competed for UCMMA and Cage Warriors. He is the former UCMMA Light Heavyweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Vassell started training in mixed martial arts at the age of 23 in 2007 in Milton Keynes. After training for six months he won his first amateur fight against opponent Ian Tobell in October 2007, three weeks later he was fighting for the AMMA Championship Title against Danny Hudson, a fight he won by submission.[3]

Vassell fought Stav Economou to a decision loss for the vacant UWC Heavyweight Championship.[4]

After winning his next fight, he went to Cage Warriors where he meet Simon Carlsen, he defeated Carlsen by decision at Cage Warriors 41.[5]

After winning two fights on UCMMA he went on to win the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.[6]

UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship reign

On 4 February 2012, Vassell defeated Aurelijus Kerpe to become the new UCMMA Light Heavyweight Champion which was made vacant after Jimi Manuwa signed to BAMMA.[7]

He successfully defended his title for the first time when he defeated Nick Chapman by submission early into the second round.[8]

Linton Vassell fought Zelg Galesic for UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship on 2 February 2013. Zelg opened the fight with impressive striking, but Vassell moved the fight on the ground where he dominated Galesic and won the fight by first-round TKO to retain the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.[citation needed]

BAMMA

Vassell was scheduled to face Jason Jones at BAMMA 11, but had to pull out due to injury.[9]

Bellator MMA

On 7 August 2013 Bellator announced that Vassell has signed a contract with the promotion.[10] He made his debut against Matt Jones on 8 November 2013 at Bellator 107. Vassell won the fight via unanimous decision.[11]

Vassell returned to the Bellator cage on 28 March 2014 at Bellator 114, he faced Trevor Carlson. Vassell won via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[12]

In his next appearance for Bellator, Vassell faced Virgil Zwicker at Bellator 122 on 25 July 2014. Vassell won via submission in the first round.[13]

Vassell challenged Emanuel Newton for his light heavyweight title at Bellator 130 on 24 October 2014.[14] Despite winning the first two rounds of the fight due to a dominant ground game, Vassell lost the fight via submission in the fifth round.

Vassell faced UFC and PRIDE veteran Sokoudjou on 27 February 2015 at Bellator 134.[15] He won the fight by TKO in the second round.

Vassell was next a participant in Bellator's one-night Light Heavyweight tournament at Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1 on 19 September 2015.[16] He faced Muhammed Lawal in the opening round and lost via unanimous decision.

Vassell had a rematch with Emanuel Newton on 19 February 2016 at Bellator 149.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Vassell was supposed to fight Francis Carmont at Bellator 158 but a cut over his left eye forced him to withdraw.[18] The bout was re-booked for Bellator 165 on 19 November 2016. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Vassell faced Liam McGeary at Bellator 179 on 19 May 2017. He won the fight via arm-triangle choke submission in the third round and, thus, becoming the first fighter to finish McGeary.[19]

After a three-fight winning streak, Vassell faced newly crowned light heavyweight champion, Ryan Bader, at Bellator 186 on 3 November 2017.[20] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Vassell faced Phil Davis on 25 May 2018 at Bellator 200.[21] He lost the fight via knock out due to a head kick in round three.[22]

Vassell faced Valentin Moldavsky on March 22, 2019 at Bellator 218, where he lost by unanimous decision.[23]

Vassell headlined Bellator 234 against Sergei Kharitonov on 14 November 2019.[24] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Vassell faced Ronny Markes at Bellator 254 on 10 December 2020.[25] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[26]

Vassell was expected to face Marcelo Golm on July 16, 2021 at Bellator 262.[27] On July 12, the bout was scratched after Vassell suffered an injury.[28][29]

Vassell faced Tyrell Fortune on November 12, 2021 at Bellator 271.[30] In a highly competitive affair, Vassell won the bout via split decision.[31] 5 out of 6 media scores gave it to Vassell.[32]\

Vassell faced Timothy Johnson on April 15, 2022 at Bellator 277.[33] After getting rocked early, Vassell completed the comeback and won the bout via TKO at the end of the first.[34]

After the victory, Vassell signed a new 6 bout deal.[35]

Vassell rematched Valentin Moldavsky on March 10, 2023 at Bellator 292.[36] He won the bout in the first round, dropping Moldavsky and knocking him out with elbows from mount.[37]

Vassell was scheduled to face reigning champion Ryan Bader in a rematch for the Bellator Heavyweight Championship on 7 October 2023, at Bellator 300.[38] However, Vassell withdrew a few days before the event due to illness and the bout was cancelled.[39]

PFL

Vassell debuted with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) at PFL 1 on April 4, 2024 and lost the fight to Denis Goltsov by technical knockout.[40]

Championships and Accomplishments

  • Olympian MMA Championships
    • OMMAC British Light Heavyweight Championship (One Time)
  • Ultimate Challenge MMA
    • UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship (One Time)

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 23–9 (1) Denis Goltsov TKO (punches) PFL 1 (2024) April 4, 2024 3 3:11 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 23–8 (1) Valentin Moldavsky KO (punches and elbows) Bellator 292 March 10, 2023 1 3:03 San Jose, California, United States
Win 22–8 (1) Timothy Johnson TKO (punches) Bellator 277 April 15, 2022 1 4:21 San Jose, California, United States
Win 21–8 (1) Tyrell Fortune Decision (split) Bellator 271 November 12, 2021 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 20–8 (1) Ronny Markes TKO (punches) Bellator 254 December 10, 2020 2 3:37 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 19–8 (1) Sergei Kharitonov TKO (punches) Bellator 234 November 15, 2019 2 3:15 Tel Aviv, Israel
Loss 18–8 (1) Valentin Moldavsky Decision (unanimous) Bellator 218 March 22, 2019 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Return to Heavyweight.
Loss 18–7 (1) Phil Davis KO (head kick) Bellator 200 May 25, 2018 3 1:05 London, England
Loss 18–6 (1) Ryan Bader TKO (punches) Bellator 186 November 3, 2017 2 3:58 University Park, Pennsylvania, United States For the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship.
Win 18–5 (1) Liam McGeary Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 179 May 19, 2017 3 2:28 London, England
Win 17–5 (1) Francis Carmont Decision (unanimous) Bellator 165 November 19, 2016 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win 16–5 (1) Emanuel Newton Decision (unanimous) Bellator 149 February 19, 2016 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss 15–5 (1) Muhammed Lawal Decision (unanimous) Bellator 142: Dynamite 1 September 19, 2015 2 5:00 San Jose, California, United States Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 15–4 (1) Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou TKO (punches) Bellator 134 February 27, 2015 2 3:18 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss 14–4 (1) Emanuel Newton Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 130 24 October 2014 5 0:47 Mulvane, Kansas, United States For the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship.
Win 14–3 (1) Virgil Zwicker Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 122 July 25, 2014 1 1:07 Temecula, California, United States
Win 13–3 (1) Trevor Carlson Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 114 March 28, 2014 2 1:54 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 12–3 (1) Matt Jones Decision (unanimous) Bellator 107 November 8, 2013 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 11–3 (1) Zelg Galešic TKO (punches) UCMMA 32 February 2, 2013 1 4:31 London, England Defended the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 10–3 (1) Nick Chapman Submission (rear-naked choke) UCMMA 29 August 18, 2012 2 0:55 London, England Defended the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 9–3 (1) Aurelijus Kerpe Submission (armbar) UCMMA 26: The Real Deal February 4, 2012 1 3:16 London, England Won the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 8–3 (1) Zsolt Balla TKO (punches) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 17 October 8, 2011 1 2:09 Essex, England
Win 7–3 (1) Simon Carlsen Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors 41 April 24, 2011 3 5:00 London, England
Win 6–3 (1) Rolandas Cizauskas TKO (punches) UCMMA 18: Face Off February 5, 2011 1 4:21 London, England
Loss 5–3 (1) Matti Mäkelä TKO (punches) Superior Challenge 6 October 29, 2010 3 4:10 Stockholm, Sweden
NC 5–2 (1) Adrian Preda NC (accidental eye poke) UCMMA 16 October 23, 2010 1 N/A London, England Accidental eye poke .
Win 5–2 Kevin Thompson Submission (rear-naked choke) OMMAC 5 June 5, 2010 1 4:21 Liverpool, England Won the OMMAC British Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 4–2 Nick Nembherd TKO (punches) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 12 March 20, 2010 1 2:49 Essex, England
Loss 3–2 Stav Economou Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 11 November 28, 2009 3 5:00 Essex, England For the UWC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 3–1 Svajunas Siacuila Submission (keylock) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 10 June 28, 2009 1 0:48 Essex, England
Win 2–1 Reza Mahdavian TKO (punches) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 9 March 22, 2009 1 2:35 Essex, England
Loss 1–1 Shola Adeniran TKO (punches) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 8 November 8, 2008 3 3:43 Essex, England
Win 1–0 Chris Greig Submission (rear-naked choke) FX3: Fight Night 9 September 13, 2008 1 3:19 Reading, England

See also

References

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External links

  • Professional MMA record for Linton Vassell from SherdogLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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