Bareknuckle mixed martial arts (MMA) will be back in full effect later tonight (Fri., May 1, 2026) as Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA stages an event LIVE and FREE on YouTube from inside the Unrivaled Arena in Miami, Florida.

Leading the way for tonight’s bareknuckle MMA event will be a main event clash between former UFC middleweight title challenger, Yoel Romero, and veteran heavyweight fighter, Alex Nicholson, who will be making his Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA debut. The 49-year-old Romero is coming off a decision loss to Vagab Vagabov his last time out so expect fireworks from “Soldier of God.”

You can check out Romero and Nicholson’s pre-fight staredown HERE.

Luckily, the bareknuckle action won’t stop there as Friday’s fight card will feature over 10 former UFC fighters trying to prove they still have some gas left in the tank. You can check out the entire fight card lineup below and don’t forget to watch the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA stream LIVE and FREE in the above video player beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Main Event

265 lbs.: Yoel Romero vs. Alex Nicholson (not Hector Lombard)

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Co-main Event

155 lbs.: Luis Palomino vs. Darrell Horcher

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Main Card

265 lbs.: Jake Heun vs. Joel Bauman265 lbs.: Ronny Markes vs. Fabio Maldonado155 lbs.: Kurt Holobaugh vs. Jordan Griffin265 lbs.: Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs. Tafon Nchukwi155 lbs.: Brandon Girtz vs. John Teixeira — Girtz def. John Teixeira via split decision265 lbs.: Tim Johnson vs. Daniel James — James def. Johnson via knockout in round three155 lbs.: Rafael Alves vs. Anthony Njokuani — Alves def. Njokuani via submission in round one170 lbs.: Rami Hamed vs. Zach Juusola — Hamad def. Juusola via technical knockout in round two185 lbs.: Sabah Homasi vs. Rafael Celestino — Homasi def. Celestino via technical knockout in round one

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Prelims

170 lbs.: Saul Almeida vs. Paulo Machado265 lbs.: Jordan Heiderman vs. Jonathan Wilson145 lbs.: Nick Longoria vs. Marvens Beauge — Beauge def. Longoria via technical knockout in round one

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