Best fights of Linton Vassell
Over 16 years as a professional, Linton Vassell has compiled a 25-10 (19) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Linton Vassell KOs Sergei Kharitonov
On November 15, 2019 Linton Vassell faced Sergei Kharitonov in a heavyweight bout. Vassell was 36 years old with a record of 19-8, and Kharitonov was 39 with a record of 30-7. Vassell was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Kharitonov was coming off a win. Vassell stopped Sergei Kharitonov via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Linton Vassell loses to Phil Davis via KO
On May 25, 2018 Linton Vassell faced Phil Davis in a heavyweight bout. Vassell was 34 years old with a record of 19-6, and Davis was 33 with a record of 18-4. Vassell was coming off a loss, while Davis was coming off a win. Davis stopped Vassell via KO in the 3rd round.
3. Linton Vassell loses to Emanuel Newton via KO
On October 24, 2014 Linton Vassell fought Emanuel Newton for the Bellator light heavyweight title. Vassell was 31 years old with a record of 15-3, and Newton was 30 with a record of 24-7-1. Vassell was on a 9-fight winning streak and Newton was on a 6-fight winning streak. Newton submitted Vassell via rear-naked choke in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Linton Vassell defeats Francis Carmont
On November 19, 2016 Linton Vassell faced Francis Carmont in a light heavyweight bout. Vassell was 33 years old with a record of 17-5, and Carmont was 35 with a record of 25-11. Both Vassell and Carmont were coming off a win. Vassell won via unanimous decision.