Gamebred Bareknuckle 5: Epic Showdown and Results!

amebred Bareknuckle 5 delivered an electrifying night of action, and MMA Junkie was right there to bring you every punch, every knockout, and every thrilling moment. This bareknuckle MMA extravaganza unfolded at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, and it was headlined by a colossal heavyweight clash between two former UFC champions, Junior Dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum.

In this epic rematch, Dos Santos and Werdum returned to the spotlight after extended periods of inactivity. Dos Santos had not stepped into the cage for over 15 months, last seen at Eagle FC 47, where a shoulder injury led to a TKO loss against Yorgan de Castro. On the other side of the octagon, Werdum’s last fight took place under the PFL banner a whopping 28 months ago, but his bout with Renan Ferreira was later ruled a no contest.

This fight marked the second showdown between Dos Santos and Werdum, with their initial encounter dating back to UFC 90 in 2008. However, what made this event truly unique was that it was their debut in the world of bareknuckle fighting.

Besides the heavyweight showdown, Gamebred Bareknuckle 5 featured a stacked lineup of UFC veterans showcasing their skills. The card included the likes of Maki Pitolo, Brandon Jenkins, Anthony Njokuani, Irwin Rivera, Joshua Weems, and Brandon Davis.

If you missed any of the heart-pounding action, fear not! You can catch the full event replay in the video above. And now, without further ado, here are the official results:

Gamebred Bareknuckle 5 Full Results:

• Junior Dos Santos def. Fabricio Werdum via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)
• Joel Bauman def. Maki Pitolo via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:36
• Joshua Weems def. Irwin Rivera via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Ago Huskic def. Brandon Davis via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Anthony Njokuani def. Brandon Jenkins via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Joey Ruquet def. Joe Penafiel via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:01
• Jhonasky Sojo def. Tyler Hill via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:52
• Reggie Northrup def. Cody Herbert via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
• Shahzaib Rind def. Carlos Guerra via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:40
• Juan Alvarez def. Christopher Wingate via submission (heel hook) – Round 1, 0:13

It was an unforgettable night of bare-knuckle action, with legends, rising stars, and incredible moments that will be talked about for years to come. Stay tuned for more thrilling events from the world of combat sports! 💥👊