Former heavyweight champions Junior Dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum are set for an epic bare-knuckle showdown at Gamebred Bareknuckle 5.
Former heavyweight champions Junior Dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum are set for an epic bare-knuckle showdown at Gamebred Bareknuckle 5. This highly anticipated rematch will take place on September 8 at the VyStar Veteran’s Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, a familiar venue for UFC fans. The news of the main event was first reported by Ariel Helwani, sending shockwaves through the combat sports community.
It has been fifteen years since Dos Santos defeated Werdum in their first encounter. Now the Brazilian heavyweight will have the opportunity to avenge that loss with bare fists. Both fighters, who have had illustrious MMA careers, will be making their bare-knuckle debuts. Adding another layer of excitement to this clash of titans. This event marks a significant milestone for the burgeoning sport of bare-knuckle boxing. As it merges the rules of MMA with the intensity of bare-knuckle combat.
Gamebred Bareknuckle 5 will be available for streaming via online pay-per-view, allowing fans from around the world to witness this historic event. The fight card features a stellar lineup of talent, including former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao, who will make his long-awaited return to the cage as a featherweight. Barao’s journey back to competition has been arduous, with fight after fight being canceled, but now he has the chance to reignite his career.
The current card for Gamebred Bareknuckle 5 is stacked with exciting matchups. In addition to the main event between Dos Santos and Werdum. Fans can look forward to the featherweight clash between Barao and Sean Soriano, as well as the intriguing bout between Brandon Jenkins and Anthony Njokuani. The card also features Brandon Davis against a yet-to-be-announced opponent. Irwin Rivera versus Joshua Weems and Eric Perez taking on Joe Penafiel. This lineup promises an unforgettable night of raw and unfiltered combat.
As the date draws near, anticipation continues to build for this epic showdown between Dos Santos and Werdum. The rivalry between these two heavyweight warriors has spanned over a decade, and now they will have the opportunity to settle the score in the most primal form of combat. Both fighters have left an indelible mark on the world of MMA. Now they will enter the bare-knuckle arena to etch their names in the annals of bare-knuckle boxing history.
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