Russian fighters compete at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event in lackluster showing

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA (Smith vs Sherman), Jorge Masvidal's bare-knuckle MMA promotion, held a recent event featuring two Russian fighters. Nikolay Kovalenko (11-2), known from RCC, dominated early before tiring and losing by disqualification. Denis Petrov (1-1) scored a knockout victory after nearly being finished himself. The event also featured former UFC fighters including Anthony Smith, Chase Sherman, Luis Peña, and Thiago Santos, with Smith returning from retirement and defeating Sherman. Overall, the event was considered disappointing with mostly dull fights and faded names, despite the unique bare-knuckle format.