WSOF 25: One-night Lightweight tournament rules revealed, elbows banned until final match

World Series of Fighting (WSOF) is gearing up for its one-night, eight-man Lightweight tournament. And part of that process is ensuring that all participants at WSOF 25 understand the modified rules ahead of their fights inside Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz., on Nov. 20, 2015.

WSOF recently revealed all tournament bouts will include a fourth judge at cageside, who will be responsible for deciding a stalemate in case any fight is scored a draw.

In addition, to maximize the chances of a winning fighter being able to advance, elbow strikes will be prohibited in the quarterfinal or semifinal rounds. Only the championship fight will proceed with full contact under the unified rule set of mixed…