Overview

• BKFC 82 is set for Oct. 4 at Newark’s Prudential Center with a card unveiled at a New Jersey press conference.
• Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens will headline for the 'King of Violence' championship following a tense faceoff.
• Former UFC champion Frankie Edgar is slated to debut in bare-knuckle competition against Jimmie Rivera in the co-main event, drawing concern from some fans.
• Christine Ferea and Jessica Borga will compete for the inaugural 'Queen of Violence' title after a charged staredown.
• BKFC promoted the announcements and staredown footage on its official channels, and the event will stream exclusively on DAZN.