One-night tournaments are rare in modern MMA, but anyone looking to scratch the itch for a wild event will be getting one next month courtesy of Combate Americas.
The organization announced last week that a tournament will be staged for the men’s bantamweight division, and that it will be free and live via Telemundo Deportes. Titled Copa Combate, the winner of the tournament will end up with a $100,000 payday .
As reported in the Miami Herald, the card will feature some of the more notable talent the organization has to offer.
The historic, 90-minute live broadcast on Telemundo will coincide with the 24th anniversary of the now legendary UFC 1, which was executive produced by Ultimate Fighting Championship co-founder and Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren, and which was also headlined by a one-night, eight-man tournament.