Career
Early career
Vassell started training in mixed martial arts at the age of 23 in 2007 in Milton Keynes. Vassell fought Stav Economou to a decision loss for the vacant United World Colleges Heavyweight Championship. After winning his next fight he went to Cage Warriors where he meet Simon Carlsen, he defeated Carlsen by decision at Cage Warriors 41.
UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship reign
Linton Vassell fought Zelg Galesic for UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship on 2 February 2013.
BAMMA
Vassell was scheduled to face Jason Jones at BAMMA 11, but had to pull out due to injury. Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
On 7 August 2013 Bellator announced that Vassell has signed a contract with the promotion.
He made his debut against Matt Jones on 8 November 2013 at Bellator 107. Vassell returned to the Bellator cage on 28 March 2014 at Bellator 114, he faced Trevor Carlson.
In his next appearance for Bellator, Vassell faced Virgil Zwicker at Bellator 122 on 25 July 2014.
Vassell challenged Emanuel Newton for his light heavyweight title at Bellator 130 on 24 October 2014. Despite winning the first two rounds of the fight due to a dominant ground game, Vassell lost the fight via submission in the fifth round. Vassell faced UFC and PRIDE veteran Sokoudjou on 27 February 2015 at Bellator 134.
Vassell was next a participant in Bellator"s one-night Light Heavyweight tournament at Bellator Mobile Marketing Association & Glory: Dynamite 1 on September 19, 2015.
He faced Muhammed Lawal in the opening round and lost via unanimous decision. Vassell had a rematch with Emanuel Newton on February 19, 2016 at Bellator 149.
Olympian Mobile Marketing Association Championships
OMMAC British Light Heavyweight Championship (One Time)
Ultimate Challenge Mobile Marketing Association
UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship (One Time).