Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Light HeavyweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Ryan Bader
Darth
23-5-0
RESULT

Ryan Bader def. Linton Vassell (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 3:58
Linton Vassell
Big Swarm
26-10-0
Friday, November 3, 2017
Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, United States

Ryan Bader defeated Linton Vassell by TKO in round 2 (3:58) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell, held Friday, November 3, 2017 at Bryce Jordan Center, University Park.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Ryan Bader vs Linton Vassell?

Ryan Bader defeated Linton Vassell by TKO in round 2 (3:58) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell, held Friday, November 3, 2017 at Bryce Jordan Center, University Park.

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

Win probability

Ryan Bader 64%36% 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

Fight DNA

Head to head

UFCalendar's style model. Each fighter is rated against their own division, so read the gaps as directional.

Ryan Bader
Grappling Specialist
4 edges
Linton Vassell
Knockout Artist
5 edges
PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround

Radar scaled to this matchup · bars show the gap

Style shape

69Power97
74Speed81
90Precision96
88Durability91
92Engine62
99Wrestling53
93Ground74

Biggest edge Ryan Bader, Takedowns +46

Attribute by attribute

Ryan Bader is on the left of every row, Linton Vassell on the right.
82Punch power95
55Kick power99
86Punch speed63
62Kick speed99
90Accuracy96
99Takedowns53
99Ground striking99
87Submissions48
78Chin84
97Body strength97
92Cardio62

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

Tale of the Tape

23-5-0
Record
26-10-0
1873
Power Index rating
1771
0
Win Streak
1
43
Age
43
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
80"
203 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United Kingdom

Style Matchup

Folkstyle WrestlingBJJ
vs
-
Ryan Bader
  • Black belt · BJJ · Jair Lourenco
  • 2019Bellator Heavyweight World Championship · Bellator MMA
  • 2019Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix winner · Bellator MMA
  • 2017Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship · Bellator MMA

Camp Power MMA Team · Gilbert, US

Linton Vassell

No background on record

Camp Kill Cliff FC · England

Striking Profile

2.82
SLpM
2.18
43%
Str. Acc.
126%
1.39
SApM
2.31
71%
Str. Def.
-181%

Grappling Profile

3.37
TD Avg.
0.59
44%
TD Acc.
67%
80%
TD Def.
10%
0.40
Sub. Avg.
0.30

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Ryan Bader · 3-2
  • L
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator Champs · Feb 23, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 0:21 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Bellator 290: Bader vs. Fedor 2 · Feb 4, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 2:30 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 · May 6, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Bellator 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky · Jan 29, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas · Oct 16, 2021
    TKO · R1 · 0:51
Linton Vassell · 3-2
  • W
    PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 · Mar 20, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 2:48 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs · Aug 1, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 12, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season · Apr 3, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 3:11 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson · Mar 10, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 3:03

Career Averages

Based on 21 fights · 4 fights
27.5
Avg sig. strikes
27.8
2.19
Avg takedowns
0.50
3:38
Avg control time
3:16
86
Career high strikes
55
9
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Ryan Bader
Strike target
Linton Vassell
73%
Head
41%
12%
Body
45%
14%
Leg
14%
Ryan Bader
Strike position
Linton Vassell
48%
Distance
36%
10%
Clinch
22%
42%
Ground
42%