Overview

• At BKFC 82 in Newark, New Jersey, Perry scored a fifth-round TKO over Stephens after six knockdowns to keep the ceremonial belt.
• Stephens posted on Instagram that he had no regrets and said the bout was about legacy and testing himself against the best.
• The loss was Stephens’ first in bare-knuckle after entering the main event 3-0 with wins over Eddie Alvarez and Jimmie Rivera.
• Stephens, 39, said he intends to continue his career and aims to return to a lighter weight class.
• He confirmed he fought Perry on a one-fight BKFC deal and remains a free agent following the event at Prudential Center.