Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Friday, August 2, 2024
Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, United States
Oleg Popov defeated Linton Vassell by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs, held Friday, August 2, 2024 at Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville.
Judges' Scorecards
Fan Scorecards
100%
Popov
0%
Vassell
1 fan scorecard submitted
●30–27 Popov100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Popov
R2
100%
Popov
R3
100%
Popov
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Oleg Popov vs Linton Vassell?
Oleg Popov defeated Linton Vassell by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs, held Friday, August 2, 2024 at Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville.
What were the judges' scorecards for Oleg Popov vs Linton Vassell?
The judges scored it 30–27, 30–27, 30–27 — Oleg Popov won the decision.
Referee
Jason Herzog
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Oleg Popov 60%40% Linton Vassell
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
23-2-0
Record
26-10-0
1570
Elo rating
1500
3
Win Streak
1
34
Age
43
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
80"
203 cm
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Stance
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Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
United Kingdom
Striking Profile
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SLpM
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Str. Acc.
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SApM
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Str. Def.
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Grappling Profile
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TD Avg.
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TD Acc.
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Recent form (last 5 fights)
Oleg Popov · 4-1
- WPFL World Tournament 10: 2025 FinalsThu, Aug 21, 2025Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: SemifinalsFri, Jun 27, 2025Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First RoundThu, May 1, 2025Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 FinalsFri, Nov 29, 2024Submission · R1 · 2:55 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 2, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Linton Vassell · 2-2
- W
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 2, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 13, 2024Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2024 Regular SeasonThu, Apr 4, 2024TKO · R3 · 3:11 · Heavyweight
Common Opponents
Oleg Popov
Linton Vassell
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 0 fights · 1 fight
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Avg sig. strikes
55.0
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Avg takedowns
1.00
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Avg control time
2:08
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Career high strikes
55
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Career high TDs
1
Strike Distribution
Oleg Popov
Strike target
Linton Vassell
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Head
29%
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Body
58%
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Leg
13%
Oleg Popov
Strike position
Linton Vassell
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Distance
56%
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Clinch
0%
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Ground
44%