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Field set for upcoming WSOF one-night lightweight tournament

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The field has been set for the upcoming World Series of Fight one-night lightweight tournament.

According to WSOF executive vice president Ali Abdel-Aziz, the tournament participants are as follows: Luis Palomino, Brian Foster, Mike Ricci, Islam Mamedov, Brian Cobb, Jorge Patino, Joao Zeferino and Rich Patishnock.

Opening-round matchups and additional tournament rules are expected to be announced in the coming days. The tournament winner, who must win three times in one night, will earn an upcoming title shot against champion Justin Gaethje.

The event, WSOF 25, will take place Nov. 20 at the Comerica Theatre in Phoenix. The main card will air live on NBCSN.

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