Tonight at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium, heavyweight fighters Oleg Popov and Linton Vassell face off in a scheduled bout. Both fighters step into the ring having secured wins in their recent matches.
Oleg Popov comes from a decisive unanimous win against Davion Franklin this June. Linton Vassell won by a split decision against Valentin Moldavsky on the same day. Considering Popov's recent dominance and heavier fighting weight compared to Vassell's struggle for a split decision in his last outing, Popov could carry momentum. However, Vassell’s experience with tough opponents should not be underestimated.
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 |
PFL 7 takes place tonight at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The event starts at 08:20 PM EST on August 02, 2024. This evening's fights include a heavyweight bout between Alexei Popov and Linton Vassell. Please note that the ring walk times might change depending on how long earlier fights last.
The main event will feature Denis Goltsov against Tim Johnson. Fans should check the start times for their specific countries to ensure they don't miss any action.
You can watch Oleg Popov vs Linton Vassell via DAZN, ESPN+.
| Oleg Popov vs Linton Vassell |
| Method of victory | Oleg Popov | Linton Vassell |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.4 (+240) | 7.0 (+600) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.5 (+148) | 9.0 (+800) |
Oleg Popov enters as the strong favorite with odds of 1.4 (-275), signaling confidence in his victory. Linton Vassell stands as the underdog at 3.5 (+245), presenting a higher reward possibility but reflecting lesser expectations for a win. Popov is also favored for a knockout, styled at odds of 3.4 (+240) compared to Vassell's less favorable 7.0 (+600). If anticipating a longer fight, betting on Popov to win by points or decision offers odds of 2.5 (+148); meanwhile, Vassell’s odds spike to 9.0 (+800) in this category, displaying significant risk and potential gain for bettors eyeing an unexpected outcome.