Las Vegas-based mixed martial arts promotion World Series of Fighting announced Wednesday plans to host a massive one-night, eight-man tournament that will appoint the No. 1 contender for its lightweight division.
WSOF 25: Eight-Man Lightweight Tournament will take place on Nov. 20 at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz. The event will be televised live on NBCSN starting at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT with tickets going on sale on Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. PT.
“We are excited to roll out our first-ever, one-night tournament filled with some of MMA’s top lightweight fighters, and to distinguish a new number one contender in this weight class that has been growing aggressively and is packed with world-class talent,” WSOF President Ray Sefo said in a statement.