Anthony Smith Obliterates Chase Sherman in Brutal Bareknuckle MMA Debut

Anthony Smith Obliterates Chase Sherman in Brutal Bareknuckle MMA Debut

In a striking return to competitive fighting, Anthony Smith showcased his skills at the Gamebred Fighting Championships. Facing off against fellow UFC veteran Chase Sherman, Smith made a powerful statement in his bareknuckle MMA debut.

Anthony Smith Dominates Chase Sherman

The event took place on Friday night in the Dominican Republic. Smith utilized his exceptional jab and impressive speed to overwhelm Sherman. Experience played a crucial role as Smith quickly gained control of the bout.

Despite Sherman’s attempts to counter with leg kicks, Smith’s striking proficiency proved too much. He effectively landed jabs and short hooks that significantly affected Sherman before bringing the fight to the ground. Smith finished the match with a rear-naked choke submission in the first round at 3:21.

Key Fight Highlights

  • Event: Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA
  • Location: Dominican Republic
  • Winner: Anthony Smith via submission
  • Duration: 1st round, 3:21
  • Opponent: Chase Sherman

Alongside Smith’s victory, another former UFC title challenger, Thiago Santos, made headlines. Santos achieved his first win since October 2021, defeating Guto Inocente in a co-main event with a first-round TKO at 4:21.

Full Fight Results

Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Result
Anthony Smith Chase Sherman Submission (3:21)
Thiago Santos Guto Inocente TKO (4:21)
Elias Santos Landon Quinones Split Decision
Jhonasky Sojo Charles Rosa Unanimous Decision
Denis Petrov Oscar Hierro Sosa TKO (1:04)
Ray Cooper III Glaucio Eliziario TKO (2:18)
Luis Pena Carlos Alexandre Submission (2:44)
Said Sowma Nikolay Kovalenko TKO (4:31)
Michael Polanco Trevor Shurpnel Submission (2:38)
Santiago Soriano Damaury Ramos TKO (3:09)

With this win, Anthony Smith advances in the heavyweight tournament. A grand prize of $500,000 awaits the tournament champion, raising the stakes for upcoming competitions. Fans eagerly anticipate subsequent fights as the tournament progresses.