Review: Masvidal's Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event disappoints expectations

A detailed review of Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event featuring Smith vs. Sherman revealed a lackluster show. Two Russian fighters competed: Nikolai Kovalenko (11-2), known from RCC, lost by disqualification after dominating early but gassing out badly, while Denis Petrov (1-1) knocked out his opponent despite nearly being finished himself. Former UFC fighters Anthony Smith, Chase Sherman, Luis Pena, and Thiago Santos all competed, with Smith returning from retirement with a fully blacked-out arm tattoo to defeat Sherman, Pena submitting his opponent after an illegal groin strike, and Santos stopping his opponent. Ray Cooper III was the only fighter to score a spectacular knockout. The reviewer found the event unimpressive overall, citing poor production quality, mostly boring fights, and washed-up names, expressing doubt about the promotion's future despite the unique bareknuckle MMA concept.