Top 10 Gamebred BKMMA Fights
Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA promotion has delivered some of the wildest fights in combat sports since its debut in 2021. The combination of bare knuckle striking, full MMA grappling, and the unique triangular pit creates chaos that traditional promotions cannot match. All Gamebred events stream free on the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA YouTube channel. Here are the ten best Gamebred BKMMA fights of all time.
For a full breakdown of the promotion, read our Gamebred BKMMA complete guide.
10. Frank Tate vs Alex Nicholson (Gamebred 8, November 2024)
Frank Tate needed less than a minute to announce himself at Gamebred BKMMA. The 48-year-old veteran connected with a vicious overhand right to Nicholson's jaw that sent his mouthpiece flying and his body crumpling to the canvas. The referee waved it off instantly. One of the most explosive knockouts in the promotion's history.
Result: Tate def. Nicholson via KO (R1, 0:56) | Finish: Overhand right
Watch the full Gamebred BKMMA 8 event on YouTube
9. Jason Knight vs Charles Bennett (Gamebred 1, June 2021)
The inaugural Gamebred event needed a statement fight, and Knight vs Bennett delivered. Bennett rocked Knight early with a stinging punch that dropped him to a knee and opened a cut under his right eye. But Knight showed championship heart, secured a takedown, took Bennett's back, locked in a body triangle, and sunk in a rear-naked choke to force the tap. The comeback submission defined what Gamebred BKMMA was all about.
Result: Knight def. Bennett via submission (rear-naked choke, R1) | Main Event
8. Emiliano Sordi vs Markus Perez (Gamebred 4, May 2023)
The 2019 PFL champion brought his heavy hands into the bare knuckle pit against former UFC middleweight Markus Perez in a light heavyweight clash. The co-main event showcased high-level striking without gloves as both men tested each other over three hard rounds. Sordi's power and experience proved the difference in a unanimous decision victory that demonstrated the depth of talent Gamebred was attracting.
Result: Sordi def. Perez via unanimous decision | Co-Main Event
7. Randy Costa vs Jason Knight (Gamebred 6, November 2023)
Costa made a statement with a devastating first-round knockout of fan-favorite Jason Knight. Just 101 seconds into the fight, Costa landed a barrage of bare knuckle punches that left Knight in a pool of blood. Post-fight photos showed Knight completely covered in crimson, with a broken orbital bone and missing teeth. A violent reminder that bare knuckle MMA pulls no punches.
Result: Costa def. Knight via KO (R1, 1:41) | Finish: Punches
Watch the full Gamebred BKMMA 6 event on YouTube
6. Hector Lombard vs Chris Sarro (Gamebred 6, November 2023)
The Cuban sledgehammer Hector Lombard brought his Bellator and UFC pedigree into the bare knuckle pit against experienced bareknuckler Chris Sarro. Lombard took Sarro down and began raining punches from top position. Sarro gave up his back and Lombard unleashed ground-and-pound until Sarro was forced to tap. The finish was initially ruled a DQ for strikes to the back of the head, but the decision was overturned in Lombard's favor after review -- adding controversy to an already memorable night.
Result: Lombard def. Sarro via submission (punches, R1, 1:09) | Result overturned from DQ
Watch the full Gamebred BKMMA 6 event on YouTube
5. Roy Nelson vs Dillon Cleckler (Gamebred 4, May 2023)
Big Country's bare knuckle MMA debut was unforgettable. The former UFC heavyweight fan favorite brought his legendary chin and knockout power into the triangular pit. Late in the first round, Nelson uncorked an ultra-wide right hook that landed flush on Cleckler's chin. Cleckler collapsed under his own weight, and Nelson followed up with a hammerfist before the referee jumped in. Nelson's first win since 2017 sent the FLA Live Arena crowd into a frenzy.
Result: Nelson def. Cleckler via KO (R1, 3:24) | Finish: Right hook | Main Event
4. Joel Bauman vs Maki Pitolo (Gamebred 5, September 2023)
Two aggressive fighters known for exciting brawls went to war under bare knuckle rules. Bauman used his reach and sharp counters to punish Pitolo before finishing with punches in the second round. The TKO stoppage at 2:36 of round two came after Bauman landed a series of unanswered strikes that left Pitolo unable to continue. A violent showcase of what happens when two finishers meet in the pit.
Result: Bauman def. Pitolo via TKO (punches, R2, 2:36)
Watch the full Gamebred BKMMA 5 event on YouTube
3. Junior Dos Santos vs Fabricio Werdum (Gamebred 5, September 2023)
A rematch 15 years in the making. Former UFC heavyweight champions JDS and Werdum first fought at UFC 90 in 2008, where JDS scored a quick knockout. The bare knuckle rematch was a bloody, brutal affair over three rounds. JDS busted up Werdum's face badly with his heavy hands, leaving the former champion a crimson mask. The split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27) went to JDS in one of the most high-profile bouts in Gamebred history.
Result: JDS def. Werdum via split decision | Main Event
Watch the full Gamebred BKMMA 5 event on YouTube
2. Alan Belcher vs Roy Nelson (Gamebred 6, November 2023)
The heavyweight showdown for a shot at the inaugural title delivered three rounds of back-and-forth action. Nelson brought his trademark power and durability while Belcher used footwork and technical striking to outpoint Big Country. The split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) in Belcher's favor drew controversy from the crowd, but Belcher had earned his shot at championship gold. The competitive nature of every round made this one of the most debated results in Gamebred history.
Result: Belcher def. Nelson via split decision | Main Event | Title eliminator
Watch the full Gamebred BKMMA 6 event on YouTube
1. Junior Dos Santos vs Alan Belcher -- Heavyweight Championship (Gamebred 7, March 2024)
The fight that defined Gamebred BKMMA. JDS and Belcher met for the promotion's inaugural heavyweight championship at the Kia Center in Orlando, and the result was pure violence. Both men were cut and bloodied early as bare knuckle exchanges opened wounds across their faces. Belcher was soaked in blood by the second round but kept pressing forward. Then JDS landed a looping left hook that sent the blood-soaked Belcher flying. The referee stopped it at 4:39 of round two, crowning JDS as the first Gamebred heavyweight champion. Jorge Masvidal called it a defining moment for the promotion.
Result: JDS def. Belcher via TKO (R2, 4:39) | Finish: Left hook | Heavyweight Championship
Watch the full Gamebred BKMMA 7 event on YouTube
What Makes Gamebred Fights Different
The triangular pit creates unique dynamics not found in a cage or ring. Fighters cannot circle away as easily, wall work becomes crucial, and the angles create unpredictable exchanges. Combined with bare knuckle striking and full MMA rules, Gamebred fights deliver a rawness that other promotions struggle to match.
The Future of Gamebred BKMMA
With their upcoming Dominican Republic event and plans for expansion into new markets, Gamebred is positioning itself as a serious alternative to BKFC. The promotion's willingness to sign former UFC talent and its unique format continue to attract attention. Watch all past events free on the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA YouTube channel.
