Russian fighters Kovalenko and Petrov compete at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event

Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event featured two Russian fighters, Nikolai Kovalenko (11-2) and Denis Petrov (1-1). Kovalenko dominated early but tired heavily and lost by disqualification, while Petrov knocked out his opponent despite nearly being finished himself. The card also included former UFC fighters Anthony Smith, Chase Sherman, Luis Peña, and Thiago Santos. Smith returned from retirement with a fully blacked-out arm tattoo and defeated Sherman, while Peña submitted his opponent after landing a groin strike. Overall, the event was described as underwhelming with mediocre production and mostly dull fights.