Overview
- Edgar publicly detailed a full slate of pre-fight medicals — MRI/MRA, neurologic and cardiac exams, eye exam, physical and bloodwork — and said a New Jersey commission doctor told him he looked “fantastic.”
- Edgar claims BKFC received his medical records but did not submit them to the New Jersey commission before notifying him he was off the Oct. 4 BKFC 82 card.
- BKFC president David Feldman previously said the promotion acted on its medical team’s recommendation, citing heightened concern over long-term damage such as CTE.
- Ariel Helwani reported a ticket-sales threshold issue as the primary reason for Edgar’s removal, and other commentators suggested BKFC couldn’t cover his full purse; these accounts have not been independently verified.
- Both sides acknowledge Edgar received payment despite not competing, he says he will not sue, he warned fighters to be cautious with BKFC, and Jimmie Rivera remained on the card with a late replacement.