Jorge Masvidal is back with Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA.
The former UFC welterweight title challenger has two shows planned for 2026, with a stop in Dominican Republic on April 10 followed by a second card on May 1 in Miami. The former will consist of a 16-man heavyweight tournament with 16 lightweights getting matched up for the latter.
Both tourneys come with $500,000 in prize money.
“I don’t mind taking the loss (from a smaller gate) for making a huge statement online,” Masvidal told MMA Junkie Radio. “We’re giving as much money as we can to the fighters. Really, who’s doing anything right now? It’s just worked out perfectly. As I wasn’t able to pump so much GFC, the other shows were kind of dying off. And now, I don’t know about these other shows. I haven’t heard a date or anything. So we’re coming in strong these next few years. People are going to have to move aside, brother.”
Here is the current heavyweight lineup for April 10:
Anthony Smith vs. Chase Sherman
Guto Inocente vs. Mohammed Usman
Alexandr Romanov vs. Nikolay Kovalenko
Bruno Cappelozza vs. Todd Duffee
Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA closed out 2024 with some wild finishes but did not return for 2025.
“I never wanted to leave,” Masvidal continued. “The whole time I was working, in the shadows in the back. It’s what business owners do. I was just hustling, brother. Seeing what I could do, what networks I could get on, what sponsors I could bring on board. I did everything to keep the dream alive, just like fighting. I was able to secure some funds, so here we go.”
Expect more Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA matchup in the coming weeks.
