About Gamebred
As mainstream MMA has evolved, much of the sport has softened.
Decisions now outnumber finishes, padded gloves reduce
consequence, and fans often leave events feeling unresolved. At the
same time, bareknuckle boxing has gained momentum but lacks
the depth and strategy of MMA. Gamebred fills the void, blending
both worlds:
- Bareknuckle impact + full MMA rules
- Higher finish rates, fewer decisions
- Real stakes in every exchange - no safety net
- Authenticity that resonates with purist & casual fans alike
- Bareknuckle impact + full MMA rules
- Higher finish rates, fewer decisions
- Real stakes in every exchange - no safety net
- Authenticity that resonates with purist & casual fans alike
Bareknuckle MMA delivers a spectacle unlike anything else in combat sports. Fighters compete without gloves, creating faster pace, higher risk, and more decisive outcomes – while still operating under the full rule set of MMA. What fans experience:
- Bareknuckle striking with real consequence
- Full MMA weapons - clinch, grappling, submissions
- Shorter time to damage & dramatic momentum shifts
- Cleaner finishes, fewer decisions
NEXT EVENT
Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA is returning on April 10, 2026, with a 16-man heavyweight tournament in the Dominican Republic. Held at the Ovalo Feria Ganadera in Santo Domingo, the event features a $500,000 prize pool and includes fighters like Anthony Smith and Thiago Santos.
Event Date:
April 10, 2026.
Location:
Ovalo Feria Ganadera, Santo Domingo.
Tournament:
16-man heavyweight tournament.
Key Fights:
Anthony Smith vs. Chase Sherman,
Guto Inocente vs. Mohammed Usman
(replaced by Thiago Santos).