Overview

• BKFC 82 is set for Oct. 4 at Newark’s Prudential Center with Mike Perry defending the 'King of Violence' belt against Jeremy Stephens.
• Jeremy Stephens, who fought 35 times in the UFC, says BKFC is 'way more violent' and portrays its appeal as fit for pay-per-view.
• The lineup includes Frankie Edgar’s bare-knuckle debut versus Jimmie Rivera and a Ferea–Borga 'Queen of Violence' bout whose faceoff turned physical.
• BKFC figures say Conor McGregor has told them he is training to face the Perry–Stephens winner, a claim reported but not confirmed.
• Perry and Stephens bring 50 combined UFC appearances and are unbeaten in BKFC competition, with Perry at 5-0 and Stephens at 3-0.