Alan Belcher won a split decision over Roy Nelson in the main event of Gamebred Bareknuckle 6, remaining undefeated in bare-knuckle combat and earning a chance to fight Junior dos Santos for the inaugural Gamebred Bareknuckle heavyweight title.
Alan Belcher made headlines once again as he won a split decision over Roy Nelson to retain his status as the undefeated bare-knuckle heavyweight champion. The fight took place at Gamebred Bareknuckle 6 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Despite the victory, Belcher admitted that the fight did not go as he had anticipated.
Following his win, Belcher expressed his surprise at the outcome of the fight. Although he expected Nelson to withstand his best punches, he did not anticipate spending the majority of the bout trapped underneath his opponent. Belcher’s victory over Nelson was unexpected, even catching his hometown crowd off guard.
With his win, Belcher is now expected to face Junior dos Santos for the inaugural Gamebred Bareknuckle heavyweight title. Despite the surprise of the split decision, Belcher remains undefeated in his bare-knuckle fighting career.
After the fight, Belcher reflected on his performance, stating, “I’ll be more prepared next time when I fight Junior dos Santos for the belt.” This defeat marked Nelson’s first loss in his two bare-knuckle MMA appearances.
In addition to the main event, the event featured several other notable fights, with Randy Costa, Chase Sherman, and Brandon Davis among the other winners of Gamebred Bareknuckle 6.