Trending Now - Anthony Smith Dominates Chase Sherman in Bareknuckle Debut

WHO:

MMA Mania - Anthony Smith, known as "Lionheart," and Chase Sherman, both UFC veterans.

MMA Fighting - Thiago Santos, another former UFC title challenger.

WHAT:

MMA Mania - Anthony Smith defeated Chase Sherman via rear-naked choke submission in the first round at the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event.

MMA Fighting - Smith's victory occurred at 3:21 of the first round.

MMA Fighting - Thiago Santos won against Guto Inocente via first-round TKO at 4:21.

WHERE:

MMA Mania - The fight took place at Ovalo Feria Ganadera in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

MMA Fighting - The event was part of Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA promotion.

WHEN:

MMA Mania - The fight occurred on April 10th, 2026.

MMA Fighting - Smith's fight was his first since retiring from UFC competition in 2025.

WHY:

MMA Mania - Smith returned to competition after retiring from UFC, where he lost his final three bouts in 2025.

HOW:

MMA Mania - Smith utilized a precise jab and counter left hooks to dominate Sherman before securing the submission.

MMA Fighting - Sherman attempted to slow Smith down with leg kicks, but Smith's quickness and experience allowed him to overwhelm Sherman.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 17:09 UTC)

In a thrilling matchup at the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Anthony Smith, known as "Lionheart," made a successful return to competition by defeating Chase Sherman via rear-naked choke submission in the first round, with the victory coming at 3:21. Smith showcased his dominance with precise jabs and counter left hooks, effectively overwhelming Sherman, who tried to slow him down with leg kicks. In another fight on the same card, Thiago Santos secured a win against Guto Inocente with a first-round TKO at 4:21.