Overview

• BKFC 82 marks the promotion’s New Jersey debut at Prudential Center, where Edgar is slated to face fellow ex-UFC contender Jimmie Rivera.
• The event is headlined by Mike Perry vs. Jeremy Stephens for the “King of Violence” title and is planned to conclude before 10 p.m. ET to avoid overlap with UFC 320.
• Edgar’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, confirmed the signing, and Edgar said he is excited to compete in his home state.
• Conor McGregor, a part‑owner of BKFC, promoted the announcement on social media with praise for Edgar’s return.
• Rivera brings a 2-2-1 BKFC record following a 2024 decision loss to Kai Stewart, and both he and Edgar hail from New Jersey.