Gamebred Rules: Jorge Masvidal Explains Why Bare‑Knuckle MMA Hits Different

Gamebred Rules: Jorge Masvidal Explains Why Bare‑Knuckle MMA Hits Different

Jorge Masvidal believes Gamebred FC’s new bare‑knuckle MMA tournaments will stand out in a crowded market by leaning into chaos, submissions and big‑name heavyweights willing to fight without gloves. Masvidal explained that bare‑knuckle changes the risk at every range, stressing that “heavyweights already, one shot puts you out, but it gets even more exciting when it’s bare knuckle.” He said the lack of padding not only boosts knockout potential…

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA to Hold Dual 500K Tournaments

Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA is set to return, and it will be hosting a pair of $500,000 U.S. tournaments in 2026. In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Masvidal revealed that he has secured new funding for the promotion, which hosted several events in 2023 and 2024 featuring the likes of Junior Dos Santos, Roy “Big Country” Nelson, Alan Belcher and others. After taking all of 2025 off, the promotion, which features the Unified Rul…