Overview
- Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens remain slated for BKFC 82 on October 4 at Newark’s Prudential Center, with the bout promoted as a 'King of Violence' title fight on DAZN.
- Their in-ring faceoff at BKFC 80 in Hollywood, Florida, turned physical before security intervened, with Perry shouting threats as the fighters were separated.
- Perry is 5-0 in BKFC and holds the promotion’s 'King of Violence' belt after wins over notable names including Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez, and Michael Page.
- Stephens is 3-0 in BKFC following a long UFC tenure and previously fractured Alvarez’s jaw at Knuckle Mania 5, positioning himself as a top attraction.
- Heavyweight Leonardo Perdomo improved to 9-0 with another first-round knockout, stopping Arnold Adams and calling for a title shot against champion Ben Rothwell.