Fabricio Werdum and Junior dos Santos, two former UFC heavyweight champions, are set to face off in a bare-knuckle MMA fight at Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle 5 event. Learn more about their clash and the excitement surrounding this unique showdown.
| Fighter | Result |
|---|---|
| Fabricio Werdum | Controversial bout in the Professional Fighter’s League |
| Junior dos Santos | Five-fight losing streak |
Fabricio Werdum and Junior dos Santos, two heavyweight legends, are set to collide in a highly anticipated bare-knuckle MMA fight. Werdum expressed his interest in fighting under Vale Tudo rules, but due to time constraints, the rules couldn’t be changed. Despite this, Werdum remains enthusiastic about the fight and believes that the size of MMA gloves doesn’t make much of a difference. This fight marks Werdum’s return since his controversial bout in the Professional Fighter’s League, while dos Santos aims to break his five-fight losing streak. Get ready for an electrifying clash between two heavyweight icons in the bare-knuckle format.
Fabricio Werdum and Junior dos Santos, two former UFC heavyweight champions, are gearing up for an epic showdown at Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle 5 event. Werdum had expressed his desire to fight under Vale Tudo rules, allowing for headbutts, soccer kicks, and stomps. However, due to time constraints, the rule change couldn’t be implemented. Despite this, Werdum still believes that the size of MMA gloves makes little difference and is excited about the idea. This fight marks Werdum’s return since his controversial bout in the Professional Fighter’s League, while dos Santos aims to break his five-fight losing streak. Get ready for an electrifying clash between two heavyweight legends in the bare-knuckle format.
