Phil Davis ’ quest to get back to the Bellator light heavyweight title took another positive step forward today when he defeated Linton Vassell in highlight-reel fashion at Bellator 200. Davis (19-4 MMA, 6-1 BMMA) used his usual methodical attack to slow Vassell (18-7 MMA, 7-4 BMMA) through two rounds. Then, just 65 seconds into the third, he put his opponent away with a vicious right head kick. The light heavyweight bout aired on Paramount via tape-delay from The SSE Arena in London. Davis, 33, controlled the action for the majority of the first round. Vassell came out firing with a big combination early and tagged the former titleholder, but once Davis reset, he found his groove
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Bellator 200 results: Phil Davis knocks out Linton Vassell with vicious head kick – MMA Junkie