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Bellator 165: Linton Vassell vows to 'Swarm' Francis Carmont, finish 'Limitless' fast to deliver fun show

Bellator 165: "Chandler vs. Henderson" comes to SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Nov. 19, 2016, featuring a clash of titans as reigning Lightweight champion, "Iron" Michael Chandler, faces former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion, "Smooth" Benson Henderson, in the Spike TV-televised main event. Earlier on Saturday night, Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight stars Linton "The Swam" Vassell and "Limitless" Francis Carmont will throw down, each looking for a chance to battle newly-crowned 205-pound kingpin, "Mr. Wonderful" Phil Davis.

However, only one man can move a step closer toward that goal.

Vassell is a former No.