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Updated · MMA Junkie · Apr 11Anthony Smith Triumphs in Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Return with First-Round Submission
14 articles · Updated · MMA Junkie · Apr 11
- Anthony Smith returned from retirement to defeat Chase Sherman by first-round submission at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA in the Dominican Republic.
- Smith dominated with striking before securing a rear-naked choke, advancing in the promotion's heavyweight tournament for a $500,000 prize.
- The event, hosted by Jorge Masvidal, also saw Thiago Santos win by TKO, marking a strong return for ex-UFC fighters in bareknuckle MMA.
Can Anthony Smith's successful comeback propel him back into title contention? After a 17-month hiatus, is Masvidal's bareknuckle league truly built to last? Who are the top contenders in the $500,000 heavyweight and lightweight tournaments? How will the brutal bareknuckle format affect the careers of UFC veterans? Why did Gamebred FC choose the Dominican Republic for its major relaunch event? Is Gamebred's free YouTube model the future for combat sports streaming?