Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 9, Smith vs. Sherman Results
Gamebred Bare Knuckle MMA returns in a major way on April 10, 2026, as Gamebred Bare Knuckle MMA 9 heads to the Dominican Republic with one of its most ambitious events to date.
Preview
Blending high-stakes tournament action with seasoned MMA veterans, the card is built around a $500,000 prize pool and the launch of a two 16-man tournaments at Heavyweight and Lightweight where the opening round begins and the road to a lucrative payday officially gets underway.
At the top of the card, former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith takes center stage in the main event, squaring off against fellow UFC veteran and former BKFC standout Chase Sherman in a clash of experienced heavy hitters. The co-main event brings another high-level matchup, as world-traveled kickboxing veteran Guto Inocente meets former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Thiago Santos in a bout that promises explosive striking.
Beyond the marquee matchups, the tournament field adds even more intrigue. The lightweight side of the bracket features a mix of recognizable names and proven talent, including UFC veterans Charles Rosa and Luis Peña, alongside former PFL welterweight champion Ray Cooper III, all looking to make a statement in the race for the half-million-dollar prize.
With a blend of elite striking backgrounds, MMA experience, and tournament pressure, Gamebred Bare Knuckle MMA 9 sets the stage for a night where reputations will be tested and careers could be redefined.
Quick Results
Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Main Card
- Heavyweight: Anthony Smith def. Chase Sherman by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 3:28 R1
- Heavyweight: Thiago Santos def. Guto Inocente by TKO (Ground Strikes) 4:21 R1
- Lightweight: Elias Santos def. Landon Quiñones by Split Decision
- Lightweight: Jhonasky Sojo def. Charles Rosa by Unanimous Decision
- Heavyweight: Denis Petrov def. Oscar Sosa by KO (Overhand Right & Ground Strikes) 1:04 R1
- Lightweight: Ray Cooper III def. Gláucio Eliziário by KO (Overhand Right, Left Hook, & Ground Strikes) 2:18 R1
- Lightweight: Luis Pena def. Miri Sadygov by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1:44 R1
- Heavyweight: Said Sowma def. Nikolay Kovalenko by TKO (exhaustion) 4:41 R3
- Heavyweight: Alex Nicholson vs. Niyaz Ramazanov
- Featherweight: Michael Polanco def. Trevor Schurpnel by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 2:38 R2
- Bantamweight: Santiago Soriano def. Damaury Ramos by KO (Ground Strikes) 3:09 R1
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