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Mike Perry Drops Jeremy Stephens Six Times to Retain BKFC 'King of Violence' Title in Newark

The DAZN showcase in newly sanctioned New Jersey marked BKFC’s push into bigger markets.

Overview

  • Mike Perry scored six knockdowns before a fifth-round referee stoppage to defend the King of Violence belt against Jeremy Stephens.
  • Christine Ferea finished Jessica Borga to capture the inaugural Queen of Violence championship.
  • BKFC 82 was held Oct. 4 at Newark’s Prudential Center with the main card on DAZN pay-per-view and a free preliminary stream.
  • BKFC president David Feldman said he plans one more attempt to make a Darren Till matchup for Perry, pending contractual factors.
  • Frankie Edgar was removed from the card for undisclosed reasons, and Jimmie Rivera faced a late replacement on a night that delivered multiple early stoppages.