Valentin Moldavsky vs Linton Vassell Prediction: We're in for Something Tedious and Boring

On March 11, the big tournament, Bellator 292, will occur in San Jose. Russian fighter Valentin Moldavsky will meet Englishman Linton Vassel in one of the main card bouts.

Valentin Moldavsky made it to the title shot, but his bout with Ryan Bader proved that it was too early for him to try on the belt. Then came the fight, which was called off, and now the Russian is facing a fighter he considers even stronger than Bader.

I think Vassell is more dangerous than Bader because he's bigger, heavier, and already a full heavyweight. He's focused on that weight class, and I think he has plenty of power at that weight while he's not changing. That's why I believe he's the most dangerous heavyweight in Bellator.

Valentin Moldavsky

Note that Moldavsky is progressing, and Vassell is unlikely to destroy him on the ground. As for the standing, the Russian is doing well here as well.

Four wins in a row (one a year) and second place in the rankings make us wary of this fighter. Vassell has never been a star player. He's been at the top for a long time, and as paradoxical as it may sound, considering his age, he is getting better.

The fighters already met in 2015, then Moldavsky won by decision. There is every reason to believe that this time it will be like that. The British fighter will try to push Valentin in the first half, but he won't succeed, and Moldavsky will take revenge.

Vassell became wiser and more muscular, expanding his arsenal, but his age did not allow him to become faster and more robust. And these two qualities will be essential in the bout with Moldavsky. In general, we do not expect any fire from this confrontation, and those who like to watch bloodbaths may safely skip this fight.

Valentin Moldavsky will win, but it will be a mundane and laborious victory.