Cuban violence is headed to Florida.
Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA — the bare-knuckle fight promotion led by Jorge Masvidal — returns on Fri., May 1, 2026, in Miami, Florida, and the main event is pure chaos.
Former multi-time UFC title challenger Yoel Romero is set to collide with fellow Cuban powerhouse Hector Lombard in a bout that has bad blood written all over it.
The promotion is coming off a successful event in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which featured a string of finishes — including wins from former UFC standouts Anthony Smith and Thiago Santos, both of whom advanced in the ongoing 16-man Heavyweight tournament with a $500,000 prize on the line (watch highlights).
Romero (16-7) hasn’t fought in MMA since defeating Thiago Santos on the PFL vs. Bellator card in early 2024, but the 48-year-old has stayed incredibly active across multiple disciplines. He’s picked up knockout wins in Dirty Boxing, made a successful stop in BKFC, knocking out a local McDonald’s cashier, and even competed in Real American Freestyle, going 1-1. Most recently, he dropped a decision in a bare-knuckle bout overseas.
As for Lombard, he’s no stranger to bare-knuckle violence.
“Showeather” last competed for Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA in 2023, stopping Chris Sarro in the first round. He also went 3-1 in BKFC, with his lone loss coming to Lorenzo Hunt. However, he’s coming off a brutal 19-second knockout loss to James Cannon at DBX 3 (watch highlights).
Both coming off losses with Lombard’s being a KO. Should be a fun one nonetheless.
I hope Yoel KOs that midget
Yoel is finally starting to look like he’s in his 30’s
Pretty hyped for this card. If any of you are in the area, my company is the official ticket distributer.
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bare knuckle yoel beating hectors ass sounds fun
Yoel better beat down that bully. And MMA, finally. Not boxing.
This will look like Child abuse. Yoel beating his son up
I wonder if they have any beef from the old country
Fuck yeah, Olympic level judo and wrestling, feels like PRIDE 
I forgot that Hector is from Cuba too, I’ll be Yoel doesn’t like him, I heard Hector is an asshole in the gym and trains like a spaz
Lombard is a cheating asshole prick. I’m pulling for and going with the Soldier of God!!!
I’ve heard a bunch of stories about Lombard being to rough in teh gym and a general bully!
Was so fucking satisfying when Dan ko’d him after teh round 1 beating Hector unleashed!
The grudge match between Yoel Romero and Hector Lombard isn’t happening after all.
Friday’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA main event has experienced a makeover. With Lombard out of the light heavyweight matchup on Friday at Unrivalled Arena in Miami, veteran Alex Nicholson (16-11) has stepped in to face Romero (16-7) instead.