World Series of Fighting 25: Lightweight Tournament

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World Series of Fighting 25: Lightweight Tournament
Information
PromotionWorld Series of Fighting
DateNovember 20, 2015
VenueComerica Theatre
CityUnited States Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Attendance3,500
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 24: Fitch vs. Okami World Series of Fighting 25: Lightweight Tournament World Series of Fighting Global Championship 1: China

World Series of Fighting 25: Lightweight Tournament was a mixed martial arts event held November 20, 2015 (2015-11-20) in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. This event aired on NBCSN in the U.S and on Fight Network in Canada.

Background[edit]

This event featured a one night only 8 Man Lightweight tournament to crown a number one contender for the WSOF Lightweight Championship.[1]

On August 24, 2015, it was announced that The field of eight included Islam Mamedov, Mike Ricci, Joáo Zeferino, Rich Patishnock, Jorge Patino, Brian Cobb, Brian Foster and Luis Palomino.[2] Joe Condon replaced Brian Cobb.

Results[edit]

Main Card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Jason High def. Estevan Payan KO (head kick and punches) 2 0:47
Final
Lightweight Brian Foster def. João Zeferino KO (punches) 2 4:51
Semi-finals
Lightweight Brian Foster def. Luis Palomino TKO (punches) 2 4:19
Lightweight João Zeferino def. Jorge Patino Submission (heel hook) 1 1:24 [a]
Quarter-finals
Lightweight Luis Palomino def. Rich Patishnock KO (punch) 1 4:55
Lightweight João Zeferino def. Brian Foster Submission (heel hook) 1 1:46
Lightweight Mike Ricci def. Joe Condon KO (head kick) 1 2:41
Lightweight Islam Mamedov def. Jorge Patino Decision (unanimous) 2 5:00
Preliminary Card (WSOF.com)
Bantamweight Joseph Barajas def. Erik Villalobos TKO (punches) 3 4:06
Catchweight (165lbs) Roberto Yong def. Jimmy Scully TKO (punches) 1 1:11
Reserve Bouts
Lightweight Ramil Mustapayev def. LaRue Burley Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
  1. ^ Mamedov tore his ACL and Ricci injured his hip, allowing for Patino and Foster to move on as replacements.

Tournament bracket[edit]

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
         
Islam Mamedov DEC
Jorge Patino 2
Jorge Patino 1
Joáo Zeferino SUB
Brian Foster 1
Joáo Zeferino SUB
Joáo Zeferino 2
Brian Foster KO
Luis Palomino KO
Rich Patishnock 1
Luis Palomino 2
Brian Foster TKO
Mike Ricci KO
Joe Condon 1
  • Patino fought as a replacement for Mamedov due to a torn ACL.
  • Foster fought as a replacement for Ricci due to an injured hip.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "WSOF To Host 1-Night, 8-Man Lightweight Tournament On Nov. 20 in Seattle". Sherdog. August 24, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
  2. ^ Al-Shatti, Shaun (August 24, 2015). "WSOF Announces one-night eight-man tournament for WSOF 25". mmafighting.com. Vox Media. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
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