Bellator Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan

Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled

Linton Vassell

“Big Swarm”

26-10-0

RESULT

Valentin Moldavsky def. Linton Vassell (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00

WIN

Valentin Moldavsky

15-5-0

Friday, March 22, 2019

WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, United States

Valentin Moldavsky defeated Linton Vassell by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan, held Friday, March 22, 2019 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Linton Vassell vs Valentin Moldavsky?

Time format

3 Rnd (5-5-5)

Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Linton Vassell 53%47% Valentin Moldavsky

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

26-10-0

Record

15-5-0

1750

Power Index rating

1729

Win Streak

Age

6'4"

193 cm

Height

6'1"

185 cm

80"

203 cm

Reach

75"

191 cm

Stance

Heavyweight

Weight Class

Heavyweight

United Kingdom

Nationality

Russia / Ukraine

Style Matchup

Linton Vassell

No background on record

Camp Kill Cliff FC · England

Valentin Moldavsky

No background on record

Camp FedorTeam · Russia

Striking Profile

2.18

SLpM

3.17

126%

Str. Acc.

124%

2.31

SApM

2.69

-181%

Str. Def.

-85%

Grappling Profile

0.59

TD Avg.

1.74

67%

TD Acc.

21%

10%

TD Def.

50%

0.30

Sub. Avg.

0.00

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