Overview
- The Aug. 21 press conference confirmed BKFC 82 at the Prudential Center, featured staredowns, and launched ticket sales for the promotion’s New Jersey debut.
- Mike Perry defends his ‘King of Violence’ status against Jeremy Stephens in the main event, pitting BKFC’s 5-0 star against a 3-0 bare-knuckle contender.
- UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar, 43, ends a three-year retirement to face Jimmie Rivera in the co-main after finishing his MMA career with three straight KO losses.
- Christine Ferea meets Jessica Borga for the ‘Queen of Violence’ title on a card that also lists Mike Trizano vs. Phil Caracappa.
- BKFC president David Feldman said Conor McGregor is training to face the Perry–Stephens winner, a scenario unconfirmed and subject to his exclusive UFC contract.