It will be a violent night in New Jersey when Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship heads to the Prudential Center on October 4. The main event will see Mike Perry, the “King of Violence Champion,” taking on Jeremy Stephens.
Perry (14-8, MMA, 5-0 BK) went 7-8 with the UFC, his last bout being in 2021. “Platinum” has become the face of BKFC. The 33-year-old beat Michael “Venom” Page, Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez, and Thiago Alves inside the “Squared Circle.”
Another impressive win for Perry could result in massive fights down the road.
“I’m on the martial arts lifestyle to be the best man that I can be; stronger, faster, and just incredible in the ring. The most violent. I am the King of Violence,” Perry said. “Come Oct. 4, we’re going to spill some f—— blood in New Jersey. I’m so excited to be here. I’ve got a game opponent. Maybe he won’t quit on y’all.”
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Stephens (29-22, 1 NC MMA, 3-0 BKFC) is tied for the second-most knockdowns (18) in UFC history. “Lil Heathen” is 3-0 in the BKFC ring, beating Alvarez in January.
The 39-year-old has switched between bare-knuckle and MMA fights, showcasing his versatility. He’s ready to push Perry to the limit on fight night.
“It doesn’t matter the round; I’m prepared for war. Perry can take it. If he wants to take it for all five rounds, his face is going to be a lot worse than it looked against (Eddie Alvarez),” Stephens said. “I’m going to f—— smash you.”
Meanwhile, rivals Christine Ferea (10-1) and Jessica Borga (3-0) compete for the Queen of Violence Championship, while Frankie Edgar (24-11-1) returns to action after retiring in 2022.
Here’s all you need to know about BKFC 82, including how to buy tickets.
BKFC 82 tickets
- Date: Saturday, October 4
- Tickets: StubHub
BKFC 82 is in the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on October 4. Home to the New Jersey Devils and Seton Hall Pirates, “The Rock” can hold up to 19,500 people.
Tickets are available now on StubHub.
Ticket prices start at $92.
Prices then range from $100, $200, $300, $400, $500, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, $2,000, and $3,722.
BUY: Tickets to BKFC 82 at the Prudential Center via StubHub
Prudential Center seating map for BKFC 82
Here’s the seating map for the Prudential Center:
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BKFC 82 fight card
- Mike Perry vs. Jeremy Stephens; Welterweights
- Frankie Edgar vs. Jimmie Rivera; Featherweights
- Christine Ferea vs. Jessica Borga for the Queen of Violence Championship
- Pat Brady vs. Corey Willis; Heavyweights
- Michael Trizano vs. Phil Caracappa; Lightweights
