Heavyweights Oleg Popov and Linton Vassell will meet at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium during the PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs. This undercard bout features in the Professional Fighters League event, set in Nashville, Tennessee.
Oleg Popov, hailing from Russia, maintains a strong record with 18 wins, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory against Davion Franklin. On the other hand, England's Linton Vassell claimed a split decision win over Valentin Moldavsky, boosting his tally to 24 victories. Both fighters come off wins on the same date of their last fight but faced opponents with varied success rates.
Oleg Popov enters as the favorite with odds at 1.4 (-275), suggesting a strong chance of victory against Linton Vassell. Bettors would need to wager $275 on Popov to earn a $100 profit if he wins. On the other hand, Vassell stands as the underdog at 3.3 (+230). A bet of $100 on Vassell could bring in a $230 profit if he secures a win. These rates indicate that experts see Popov with a higher likelihood of winning this matchup, while Vassell's higher potential payout reflects his underdog status.
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.
Watch this story: PFL 7: Popov vs Vassell - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location
| 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 |
You can watch Oleg Popov vs Linton Vassell via DAZN, ESPN+.
| Oleg Popov vs Linton Vassell |