Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
Emanuel Newton
United StatesEmanuel Newton
“The Hardcore Kid”
27-13-1
RESULT

Linton Vassell def. Emanuel Newton (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Linton Vassell
United KingdomLinton Vassell
“Big Swarm”
26-10-0
Friday, February 19, 2016
Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, United States

Linton Vassell defeated Emanuel Newton by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie, held Friday, February 19, 2016 at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Emanuel Newton vs Linton Vassell?

Linton Vassell defeated Emanuel Newton by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie, held Friday, February 19, 2016 at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Emanuel Newton 57%43% Linton Vassell

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

27-13-1
Record
26-10-0
1779
Power Index rating
1732
0
Win Streak
1
42
Age
43
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
80"
203 cm
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Stance
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Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United Kingdom

Style Matchup

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vs
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Emanuel Newton

No background on record

Camp Reign MMA · United States

Linton Vassell

No background on record

Camp Kill Cliff FC · England

Striking Profile

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SLpM
2.18
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Str. Acc.
126%
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SApM
2.31
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Str. Def.
-181%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
0.59
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TD Acc.
67%
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TD Def.
10%
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Sub. Avg.
0.30

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Emanuel Newton · 1-4
  • L
    Nikita Krylov
    Fight Nights Global 77 · Oct 13, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 0:43 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Artur Astakhov
    Fight Nights Global 61 · Mar 11, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Evgeny Erokhin
    S-70: Plotforma Cup 2016 · Aug 21, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • W
    Matt Baker
    Fight Night 1 · Apr 9, 2016
    Submission · R2 · 3:04 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Linton Vassell
    Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie · Feb 19, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
Linton Vassell · 3-2
  • W
    Jose Augusto
    PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 · Mar 20, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 2:48 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Oleg Popov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs · Aug 1, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Valentin Moldavsky
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 12, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Denis Goltsov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season · Apr 3, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 3:11 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Valentin Moldavsky
    Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson · Mar 10, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 3:03

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 4 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
27.8
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Avg takedowns
0.50
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Avg control time
3:16
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Career high strikes
55
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Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Emanuel Newton
Strike target
Linton Vassell
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Head
41%
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Body
45%
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Leg
14%
Emanuel Newton
Strike position
Linton Vassell
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Distance
36%
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Clinch
22%
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Ground
42%