Emanuel Newton vs. Linton Vassell

Main Event | Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Oct 24, 2014
W
Newton defeats Vassell
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 0:47 Round 5 of 5, 20:47 Total
"The Hardcore Kid"
vs.
Submission 0:47 R5
◀︎
▶︎
"The Big Swarm"

Fighter Comparison

25-7-1

Climbed to 26-7-1
Pro
Record
15-3-0

Fell to 15-4
-325
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+265
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Light Heavyweight
Title Challenger

Light Heavyweight

United States
Nation

United Kingdom
Long Beach
California
Fights out of

GB
30
+8 mos, 3 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 31
+4 mos, 3 wks
204.1 lbs
(92.6 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
204.5 lbs
(92.8 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
6'4"
(193cm)
75.0"
(191cm)
Reach
80.5"
(204cm)
Reign MMA Gym Hard Knocks 365

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 410

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Newton
92%
Vassell
8%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 130

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 130: Newton vs. Vassell
  • Date: Friday 10.24.2014 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: Kansas Star Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Mulvane, Kansas, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Newton Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Vassell Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Newton
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