Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 234: Kharitonov vs. Vassell
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
Sergei Kharitonov
RussiaSergei Kharitonov
“The Paratrooper”
36-9-0
RESULT

Linton Vassell def. Sergei Kharitonov (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 3:15
WIN
Linton Vassell
United KingdomLinton Vassell
“Big Swarm”
26-10-0
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv, Israel

Linton Vassell defeated Sergei Kharitonov by TKO in round 2 (3:15) in the Heavyweight main event of Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs. Vassell, held Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Sergei Kharitonov vs Linton Vassell?

Linton Vassell defeated Sergei Kharitonov by TKO in round 2 (3:15) in the Heavyweight main event of Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs. Vassell, held Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv.

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

Win probability

Sergei Kharitonov 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

36-9-0
Record
26-10-0
1785
Power Index rating
1739
0
Win Streak
1
46
Age
43
6'4"
193 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
80"
203 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
United Kingdom

Style Matchup

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vs
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Sergei Kharitonov

No background on record

Camp Golden Glory · Russia

Linton Vassell

No background on record

Camp Kill Cliff FC · England

Striking Profile

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SLpM
2.20
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Str. Acc.
126%
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SApM
2.34
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Str. Def.
-181%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
0.60
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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)

Sergei Kharitonov · 5-0
  • W
    Marcus Vinicius
    Grand Bellagio 1 · May 25, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 3:20 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Tiago Cardoso
    MMA Series 72 · Sep 23, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 3:07 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Roggers Souza
    MFP 241: Governor's Cup Tournament · Aug 26, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 3:52 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Malik Scott
    Kharitonov vs. Scott · Mar 18, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • W
    Tyrone Spong
    Eagle FC 44 · Jan 28, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 2:55 · Heavyweight
Linton Vassell · 3-2
  • W
    Jose Augusto
    PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 · Mar 20, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 2:12 · 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

Sergei Kharitonov
Strike target
Linton Vassell
-
Head
41%
-
Body
45%
-
Leg
14%
Sergei Kharitonov
Strike position
Linton Vassell
-
Distance
36%
-
Clinch
22%
-
Ground
42%