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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Linton Vassell defeats Emanuel Newton in their 2nd fight
On February 19, 2016 Linton Vassell faced Emanuel Newton in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Vassell was 32 years old with a record of 16-5, and Newton was 32 with a record of 25-9-1. Vassell was coming off a loss and Newton was on a 2-fight losing streak. Vassell won via unanimous decision.
4. Linton Vassell submits Liam McGeary
On May 19, 2017 Linton Vassell fought Liam McGeary for the vacant Bellator light heavyweight title. Vassell was 33 years old with a record of 18-5, and McGeary was 34 with a record of 12-1. Vassell was on a 2-fight winning streak and McGeary was coming off a win. Vassell submitted Liam McGeary via arm-triangle choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Linton Vassell submits Aurelijus Kerpe
On February 4, 2012 Linton Vassell fought Aurelijus Kerpe for the vacant UCMMA light heavyweight title. Vassell was 28 years old with a record of 9-3, and Kerpe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vassell was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vassell submitted Aurelijus Kerpe via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Linton Vassell KOs Zsolt Balla
On October 8, 2011 Linton Vassell fought Zsolt Balla for the vacant UCMMA light heavyweight title. Vassell was 28 years old with a record of 8-3, and Balla was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vassell was on a 2-fight winning streak. Vassell stopped Zsolt Balla via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. 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.
8. Linton Vassell loses to Muhammed Lawal via unanimous decision
On September 19, 2015 Linton Vassell faced Muhammed Lawal in a light heavyweight bout. Vassell was 32 years old with a record of 16-4, and Lawal was 34 with a record of 15-4. Vassell was coming off a win and Lawal was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vassell lost via unanimous decision.
9. Linton Vassell submits Nick Chapman
On August 18, 2012 Linton Vassell defended his UCMMA light heavyweight title against Nick Chapman. Vassell was 29 years old with a record of 10-3, and Chapman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vassell was on a 4-fight winning streak. Vassell submitted Nick Chapman via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. 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.