Heavyweights Oleg Popov and Linton Vassell are set to battle at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium as part of the Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs. This undercard bout takes place ahead of the main event featuring Denis Goltsov against Tim Johnson.
Oleg Popov enters with a record of 18 wins and only one loss, last securing a unanimous decision victory over Davion Franklin in June 2024. Linton Vassell, standing taller at 193 cm, last won by split decision against Valentin Moldavsky on the same day. Both fighters have shown solid stamina and technique in their recent matches, setting the stage for a tightly contested fight in Nashville.
Live coverage for the Oleg Popov vs Linton Vassell main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on DAZN, ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Oleg Popov vs Linton Vassell |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-08-02 | 18:00 | 20:20 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-08-02 | 15:00 | 17:20 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-08-02 | 23:00 | 01:20 |
| Australia | 2024-08-03 | 10:00 | 12:20 |
The PFL 7 event will take place on August 2, 2024, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The event starts at 08:20 PM EST. This is part of the Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs.
In the undercard fight, Popov will face Vassell in a heavyweight bout scheduled for three rounds. Note that the ring walk time for this fight might change depending on how long earlier fights last.
The main event features Denis Goltsov against Tim Johnson.
For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, please check the start times listed for different countries to ensure you don't miss any action.
In the Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs, Oleg Popov will face Linton Vassell in a heavyweight clash across three rounds.
Oleg Popov brings a strong record of 18 wins, with 9 by knockout, and just one loss. His last victory came from a unanimous decision against Davion Franklin. Facing Franklin, who weighed more and had considerable KO power, might prepare Popov well for Vassell, who also comes with significant experience but less weight and reach advantage.
Linton Vassell counters with 24 wins with 10 KOs and 9 losses. His split decision win over Valentin Moldavsky shows his ability to handle fighters similar in stats to Popov, making this matchup competitive given their comparable experiences and physical stats.
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You can watch Oleg Popov vs Linton Vassell via DAZN, ESPN+.
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