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World Series of Fighting 25: Lightweight Tournament
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

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

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. Joe Condon replaced Brian Cobb.

Results

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
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

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

References

  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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