Linton Vassell

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Linton Vassell
Born (1983-06-03) June 3, 1983
London, England
Other names The Swarm
Nationality English
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Light Heavyweight
Reach 82 in (208 cm)
Style Wrestler
Fighting out of London, England
Team Immortal MMA
Years active 2008-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 16
Wins 12
By knockout 5
By submission 5
By decision 2
Losses 3
By knockout 2
By submission 0
By decision 1
Draws 0
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: February 27, 2012

Linton Vassell (born on the June 3, 1983) is an English mixed martial artist, who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of Bellator.[1] He is the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Champion and has fought for Cage Warriors.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Vassell started training in mixed martial arts in 2007 in Milton Keynes. After training for 6 months he won his first Semi-Pro fight against opponent Ian Tobell in October 2007, three weeks later he was fighting for the AMMA Championship Title against Danny Hudson, a fight he won by submission.[2]

Vassell fought Stav Economou to a decision loss for the vacant UWC Heavyweight Championship.[3]

After winning his next fight he went to Cage Warriors where he meet Simon Carlsen, he defeated Carlsen by decision at Cage Warriors 41.[4]

After winning two fights on UCMMA he went on to win the UCMMA Light heavyweight title.[5]

UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship reign

On February 4, 2012, Vassell defeated Aurelijus Kerpe to become the new UCMMA Light Heavyweight Champion which was made vacant after Jimi Manuwa signed to BAMMA.[6]

He successfully defended his title for the first time when he defeated Nick Chapman by submission early into the second round.[7]

Linton Vassell fought Zelg Galesic for UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship on February 2. 2013.[6] Zelg opened the fight with few punches and kicks and proved that he is still a great puncher, but Vassell moved the fight on the ground where he dominated Galesic and won the fight by 1st round TKO to retain the UCMMA Light Heavyweight title.

BAMMA

Vassell was scheduled to face Jason Jones at BAMMA 11, but had to pull out due to injury.[8]

Bellator MMA

On August 7, 2013 Bellator announced that Vassell has signed a contract with the promotion. He made his debut against Matt Jones at Bellator 106 on November 8, Vassell started the fight with a right hand spliting Jones eye in the opening seconds, which left Jones with a gapping gash above his left eye, Vassell continued to control the fight and win all 3 rounds, with two big slams and some good boxing, hitting him with the two one. He won the fight via unanimous decision. 2013.[9]

Personal life

Linton currently trains with his long time head MMA coach Danny Batten at Immortal MMA in Milton Keynes and BST in Northampton and Tyrone Lee McCormack MMA Personal Trainer.

Championships and Accomplishments

  • Olympian MMA Championships
    • OMMAC British Light Heavyweight Championship (1 Time)

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–3 (1) Matt Jones Decision (unanimous) Bellator 107 November 8, 2013 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States USA debut.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–3 (1) Zelg Galešić TKO (punches) UCMMA 32 February 2, 2013 1 4:31 England Defended UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3 (1) Nick Chapman Submission (rear-naked choke) UCMMA 29 August 18, 2012 2 0:55 London, England Defended UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 (1) Aurelijus Kerpe Submission (armbar) UCMMA 26 - The Real Deal February 4, 2012 1 3:16 London, England Won UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–3 (1) Zsolt Balla TKO (punches) UWC 17 - Bad to the Bone October 8, 2011 1 2:09 Essex, England
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–3 (1) Simon Carlsen Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors FC 41 April 24, 2011 3 5:00 London, England
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–3 (1) Rolandas Cizauskas TKO (punches) UCMMA 18 - Face Off February 5, 2011 1 4:21 London, England
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–3 (1) Matti Mäkelä TKO (punches) SC 6 - Lion's Den October 29, 2010 3 4:10 Stockholm, Sweden
style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center" |NC 5–2 (1) Adrian Preda No Contest UCMMA 16 - Unbelievable October 23, 2010 1 N/A London, England Accidental Eye Poke
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2 Kevin Thompson Submission (rear-naked choke) OMMAC 5 - Showdown June 5, 2010 1 4:21 Liverpool, England Won OMMAC British Light Heavyweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–2 Nick Nembherd TKO (punches) UWC 12 - Revolution March 20, 2010 1 2:49 Essex, England
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–2 Stav Economou Decision (unanimous) UWC 11 - Onslaught November 28, 2009 3 5:00 Essex, England For the Ultimate Warrior Challenge Heavyweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 Svajunas Siacuila Submission (keylock) UWC 10 June 28, 2009 1 0:48 Essex, England
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2-1 Reza Mahdavian TKO (punches) UWC 9 March 22, 2009 1 2:35 Essex, England
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 1–1 Shola Adeniran TKO (punches) UWC 8 - Vendetta November 8, 2008 3 3:43 Essex, England
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Chris Greig Submission (rear naked choke) FX3 - Fight Night 9 September 13, 2008 1 3:19 Reading, England MMA debut.

References

  1. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Linton Vassell MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2011-10-10. 
  2. ↑ Linton Vassell. "Linton 'The Swarm' Vassell". LintonVassell.com. 
  3. ↑ Ultimate Warrior Challenege. "Crazy Bear British Champion". UltimateWarriorChallenege.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-11-28. 
  4. ↑ Addicted MMA. "Cage Warriors 41 Results". AddictedMMA.com. Retrieved 2011-04-25. 
  5. ↑ Jenson. "UCMMA 26 Card "Unbelievable" Event Results". http://MMAMail.com. Retrieved 2010-10-26. 
  6. ↑ The Fight Lounge. "UCMMA 26: The Real Deal results". TheFightLounge.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-02-05. 
  7. ↑ "UCMMA 29 Results Addicted MMA Mixed martial arts". AddictedMMA.tv. August 21, 2012. 
  8. ↑ "BAMMA 11 UPDATE: LINTON VASSELL INJURED, PROMOTION SEEKS NEW FOE FOR JASON JONES". Sherdog.com. November 23, 2012. 
  9. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-Inks-Peter-Graham-Linton-Vassell-Gavin-Sterritt-for-Season-9-54681 BELLATOR INKS PETER GRAHAM, LINTON VASSELL, GAVIN STERRITT FOR SEASON 9

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