Linton Vassell knows that MMA tournaments rarely go according to plan. That’s why the former light-heavyweight title challenger is offering his services for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 . The tournament field includes eight fighters – four heavyweights and four light heavyweights – who fight for the organization’s vacant heavyweight title. Related Bellator heavyweight grand prix opening odds: TBA favored over 'King Mo,' Sonnen, 'Rampage' Vassell (18-6 MMA, 7-3 BMMA), who was on a 4-1 run before a title loss to light-heavyweight champ Ryan Bader earlier this month, is ready to step in as an injury replacement – especially since he has some “unfinished business to attend to.” He recently campaigned for a slot (via Twitter ): @BellatorMMA @ScottCoker I want in on this World Grand Prix, anyone gets hurt or injured I want in, I want to be that alternant. Plus I got some unfinished business to attend to.