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Masvidal Revives Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA With $500K Tournaments, April 10 Launch

Masvidal is banking on free streaming to showcase glove‑free MMA, hoping to lure broadcast partners.

Overview

  • Gamebred returns with dual 16‑man brackets at heavyweight and lightweight using the Unified Rules of MMA without gloves, each paying $500,000 to the winner.
  • The series opens April 10 in the Dominican Republic with a follow‑up on May 1 in Miami, headlined by Anthony Smith vs. Chase Sherman at heavyweight.
  • Masvidal also unveiled Guto Inocente vs. Mohammed Usman, Alexandr Romanov vs. Nikolay Kovalenko, and Bruno Cappelozza vs. Todd Duffee as opening‑round matchups.
  • Smith ends his retirement to compete at heavyweight, while Usman is listed to fight despite a reported 30‑month suspension under the UFC’s anti‑doping program.
  • Masvidal says the April 10 card will stream live and free on his YouTube and Facebook channels, backed by new funding as he seeks broader distribution deals.