Linton Vassell

"Big Swarm"

26-10-0

United KingdomLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Jose Augusto · TKO · Mar 20, 2026

26-10-0 · 20 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Jose AugustoTKO · R2 2:12

PFLPFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs Edwards 2·March 20, 2026

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Linton Vassell holds a professional MMA record of 26-10-0. Vassell has won 26 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: March 20, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 6'4"193 cm
Weight: 243 lbs110 kg
Reach: 80"203 cm
DOB: Jun 3, 1983
Age: 43
Nationality: United Kingdom
Birthplace: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Kill Cliff FC

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · best in division

Granite Base

97 · top 1% in division

Punch power95

Kick power99

Punch speed63

Kick speed99

Accuracy96

Takedowns53

Ground striking99

Submissions48

Chin84

Body strength97

Cardio62

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 26-10-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.20per min

63% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.34per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.60per 15 min

67% success

Takedowns stuffed10%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Linton Vassell sits in the top 25.

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

WIN
vs Jose Augusto
PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs Edwards 2· Mar 20, 2026· Heavyweight· 26-10 vs 11-6
TKO
R2 · 2:12
LOSS
vs Oleg Popov
PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs· Aug 2, 2024· Heavyweight· 25-10 vs 19-1
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Valentin Moldavsky
PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 13, 2024· Heavyweight· 25-9 vs 13-4
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Denis Goltsov
PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season· Apr 4, 2024· Heavyweight· 24-9 vs 33-8
TKO
R3 · 3:11
WIN
vs Valentin Moldavsky
Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs Henderson· Mar 10, 2023· 24-8 vs 11-3
TKO
R1 · 3:03
WIN
vs Timothy Johnson
Bellator 277: McKee vs Pitbull 2· Apr 15, 2022· 23-8 vs 15-9
TKO
R1 · 4:21
WIN
vs Tyrell Fortune
Bellator 271: Cyborg vs Kavanagh· Nov 12, 2021· 22-8 vs 11-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ronny Markes
Bellator 254: Macfarlane vs Velasquez· Dec 10, 2020· 21-8 vs 19-8
TKO
R2 · 3:37
WIN
vs Sergei Kharitonov
Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs Vassell· Nov 14, 2019· Heavyweight· 20-8 vs 30-8
TKO
R2 · 3:15
LOSS
vs Valentin Moldavsky
Bellator 218: Sanchez vs Karakhanyan· Mar 22, 2019· Heavyweight· 19-8 vs 8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Phil Davis
Bellator 200: Carvalho vs Mousasi· May 25, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 19-7 vs 19-4
TKO
R3 · 1:05
LOSS
vs Ryan BaderTitle bout
Bellator 186: Bader vs Vassell· Nov 3, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 19-6 vs 24-5
TKO
R2 · 3:58
WIN
vs Liam McGeary
Bellator 179: Daley vs MacDonald· May 19, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 19-5 vs 12-2
SUB
R3 · 2:28
WIN
vs Francis Carmont
Bellator 165: Chandler vs Henderson· Nov 19, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 18-5 vs 25-12
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Emanuel Newton
Bellator 149: Shamrock vs Gracie· Feb 19, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 17-5 vs 26-10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Muhammed Lawal
Bellator 142: Dynamite· Sep 19, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-5 vs 16-4
UD
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Bellator 134: British Invasion· Feb 27, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 16-13
TKO
R2 · 3:18
LOSS
vs Emanuel NewtonTitle bout
Bellator MMA: Bellator 130· Oct 23, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 26-7-1
SUB
R5 · 0:47
WIN
vs Virgil Zwicker
Bellator MMA: Bellator 122· Jul 24, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 15-3 vs 12-4
SUB
R1 · 1:02
WIN
vs Trevor Carlson
Bellator MMA: Bellator 114· Mar 27, 2014· 14-3 vs 7-2
SUB
R2 · 1:54
WIN
vs Matt Jones
Bellator MMA: Bellator 107· Nov 7, 2013· 13-3 vs 6-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Zelg Galešić×2Title bout · Title win #2
UCMMA 32· Feb 2, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 11-8
TKO
R1 · 4:31
WIN
vs Nick Chapman×1Title bout · Title win #1
UCMMA 29· Aug 18, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 4-2
SUB
R2 · 0:55
WIN
vs Aurelijus Kerpe
UCMMA 26: The Real Deal· Feb 4, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 11-19
SUB
R1 · 3:16
WIN
vs Zsolt Balla
Ultimate Warrior Challenge UK· Oct 8, 2011· 9-3 vs 3-2
TKO
WIN
vs Simon Carlsen
Cage Warriors 41· Apr 24, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 5-3
UD
WIN
vs Rolandas Cizauskas
Ultimate Challenge MMA· Feb 4, 2011· 7-3 vs 2-3
TKO
LOSS
vs Matti Makela
Superior Challenge· Oct 29, 2010· 6-3 vs 10-9
TKO
NC
vs Adrian Preda
Ultimate Challenge MMA· Oct 22, 2010· 6-2 vs 1-1
NC
WIN
vs Kevin Thompson
Olympian MMA Championships· Jun 5, 2010· 6-2 vs 12-4
SUB
WIN
vs Nick Nembhard
Ultimate Warrior Challenge UK· Mar 20, 2010· 5-2 vs 1-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Stav Economou
Ultimate Warrior Challenge UK· Nov 27, 2009· 4-2 vs 9-1
DEC
WIN
vs Svajunas Siacuila
Ultimate Warrior Challenge UK· Jun 27, 2009· 4-1 vs 0-6-1
SUB
WIN
vs Reza Mahdavian
Ultimate Warrior Challenge UK· Mar 22, 2009· 3-1 vs 2-2
TKO
LOSS
vs Shola Adeniran
Ultimate Warrior Challenge UK· Nov 8, 2008· 2-1 vs 1-0
TKO
WIN
vs Chris Greig
United Kingdom Regional· Sep 13, 2008· 2-0 vs 2-2
SUB
WIN
vs Marco Motta
Ultimate Warrior Challenge UK· Mar 1, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Official PFL Ranking

Linton Vassell's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #4 Heavyweight
First ranked: Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked: 2

Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1740▲13
Peak: 1798Mar 11, 2023
Rated fights: 36

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Frequently asked questions

When does Linton Vassell fight next?

Linton Vassell has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Linton Vassell's record?

Linton Vassell's professional MMA record is 26-10-0.

Who is Linton Vassell fighting next?

Linton Vassell's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Linton Vassell fight last?

Linton Vassell most recently fought Jose Augusto at PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs Edwards 2 on Friday, March 20, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Linton Vassell fight in?

Linton Vassell fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Linton Vassell have?

Linton Vassell has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Linton Vassell?

Linton Vassell is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Linton Vassell weigh?

Linton Vassell weighs 243 lbs (110 kg).

What is Linton Vassell's reach?

Linton Vassell has a reach of 80" (203 cm).

How old is Linton Vassell?

Linton Vassell is 43 years old (born Jun 3, 1983).

Where is Linton Vassell from?

Linton Vassell is from the United Kingdom.

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CAREER SUMMARY