The WSOF executive vice president spoke to MMAMania about the one-night, eight-man tournament taking place at WSOF 25 later tonight and about the promotion building its champions from within.
One-night tournaments were once the bedrock upon which mixed martial arts (MMA) proudly stood.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) used that format at its inception--as did Pride--and fight fans fondly recall the days of yesteryear, when men were men and fighter safety was an afterthought.
Fast forward to present day with the sport being fully regulated for almost fifteen years now by state athletic commissions, and the tournament has become basically obsolete among MMA promotions.