Valor Bare Knuckle (VBK) 1 Results

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Ken Shamrock, the World’s Most Dangerous Man and founder of Valor Bare Knuckle Inc. (VBK™) inaugural event took place at the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town, North Dakota on Saturday, September 21.

Former world champion boxer Ishe Smith fighting out of Las Vegas, made his bare-knuckle debut in a 160 lb. bout against Estevan Payan. Ishe Smith defeated Estevan Payan via unanimous decision. JC Llamas squared off against Mike Richman in a 170 lb. match. This fight was ruled a no-contest due to an accidental headbutt.

The event also had a one-night heavyweight tournament (206 – 265 lbs.). Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. “Mighty Mo” Siliga and Jack May vs. Mark Godbeer as the starting brackets; James McSweeney and Brian Heden were the tournament alternates.

VBK 1 results below:

Main Event: Heavyweight Finals:
Mark Goodbeer defeated Mighty Mo via TKO in Round 1, 2:56

Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Finals:
Mark Godbeer defeated Jack May via KO in Round 1, 0:50

Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Finals:
Mighty Mo defeated Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou via TKO in Round 3, 1:26

Featured Bouts:
Ishe Smith defeated Estevan Payan via unanimous decision

Mike Richman vs. JC Llamas ruled a no-contest due to an accidental headbutt

Lavar Johnson defeated James McSweeney via KO in Round 1, 0:27

Undercard:
Chris Jensen defeated Zach Thumb via TKO in Round 1, 2:42

Joshua Dyer defeated Dane Sayers via KO in Round 1, 2:22

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