Russian fighters compete at Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event

Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event featuring Bareknuckle MMA competition took place with mixed results. Russian fighters Nikolai Kovalenko (11-2) and Denis Petrov (1-1) both competed on the card. Kovalenko dominated early but tired badly and lost by disqualification, while Petrov secured a knockout victory. Former UFC fighters also competed, including Anthony Smith, who returned with a blacked-out tattoo on his arm and defeated Chase Sherman. Luis Pena submitted his opponent after an illegal groin strike, and Thiago Santos also earned a ground-and-pound victory. The overall event was described as disappointing with mostly boring fights and mediocre production.