A mixed-martial arts event is being held Friday afternoon in the parking lot of DeVore Motors. That’s according to James Washington, president of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He says tickets for the event can be purchased at the Chamber office, or to call 828-7555 for more information. Gates open for the Mid-West Fighting Championship at noon and fights start at 2 p.m. Sprint Car driver Steve Kinser will be at DeVore’s parking lot at 12:30 p.m. Friday before the event, and sprint-car driver Danny Lasoski will be there at 1 p.m. to greet fans.