Overview
- BKFC 82 takes place Saturday, October 4, with the main card starting at 6 p.m. ET and the Perry–Stephens main event expected around 10 p.m. ET.
- DAZN will stream the event, with subscriptions listed at $19.99 per month on a 12‑month plan, $24.99 month‑to‑month, or $224.99 annually.
- The finalized card features Mike Perry vs. Jeremy Stephens for the 'King of Violence' billing, Frankie Edgar vs. Jimmie Rivera, and Christine Ferea vs. Jessica Borga for the Queen of Violence title.
- Perry enters as a former UFC standout who is 5-0 in BKFC and 14-8 in MMA, while Stephens is 3-0 in BKFC with a 29-22 (1 NC) MMA mark and a January win over Eddie Alvarez.
- BKFC president David Feldman told MMA Fighting he plans one more attempt to book a Darren Till fight for Perry if Perry defeats Stephens.