BKFC News
Frankie Edgar 'a little upset' over late BKFC 82 removal
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 9, 2025
BKFC 82 did not feature the combat sports return of Frankie Edgar as initially advertised. The former UFC Lightweight Champion was scheduled to face Jimmie Rivera inside Prudential Center in Newark. “The Answer” was removed from the card late, and many rumors swirled over the situation.
Conor McGregor seemingly supported a BKFC champ leaving, Alberto Blas responds
Dylan Bowker - October 7, 2025
Conor McGregor comes across as quite passionate about BKFC, but the partial owner of the bare-knuckle boxing outfit was seen curiously liking a social media post centred on Alberto Blas leaving the promotion. Blas left the company as their reigning bantamweight champion and the unbeaten bare-knuckle boxer, since crossed over to BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, where he won his debut and kept his streak of first-round finishes going. In the wake of Blas announcing that he was signing to BKB, BKFC’s partial owner Conor McGregor had liked an Instagram post regarding Blas switching from one gloveless combat promotion to BKFC’s rival.
Jeremy Stephens breaks social media silence after loss to Mike Perry at BKFC 82
Curtis Calhoun - October 6, 2025
Jeremy Stephens’s Bare Knuckle FC showdown with Mike Perry didn’t go according to plan last weekend in Newark. Jeremy Stephens’s attempt to become the first fighter to hand Mike Perry a loss in bare-knuckle fighting fell short of the mark at BKFC 82 last Saturday in Newark. After winning his first three bare-knuckle fights, Stephens struggled against the ‘King of Violence’ titleholder, losing by fifth-round TKO.
Mike Perry reacts to brutal BKFC 82 win over Jeremy Stephens
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 5, 2025
Mike Perry has spoken out after delivering a sensational performance at BKFC 82. Perry and fellow ex-UFC star Jeremy Stephens collided inside Prudential Center in Newark this past Saturday. “Platinum” secured a slew of knockdowns on his way to a fifth-round TKO finish. With the victory, Perry remains undefeated in bare knuckle boxing competition with a record of 6-0.
Mike Perry is still interested in BKFC showdown against rival Darren Till
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2025
Mike Perry has said that he’s still interested in the idea of a BKFC fight against his long-time rival Darren Till. Tonight, Mike Perry will attempt to continue his incredible run in the world of bare-knuckle boxing when he goes head to head with Jeremy Stephens. The two have been going back and forth at one another for quite some time now and finally, they’ll get the chance to settle their differences in the middle of the ring.
Conor McGregor threatens to cut 'Michael' Perry with a loss to Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82
Curtis Calhoun - October 2, 2025
UFC superstar and BKFC part-owner Conor McGregor gave Mike Perry another ultimatum ahead of the latter’s return to the ring against Jeremy Stephens. Mike Perry will put his ‘King of Violence’ title on the line against Jeremy Stephens in the Bare Knuckle FC 82 main event this weekend in Newark. Perry returns to the ring for the first time since a win over Thiago Alves last year, after undergoing a brief hiatus to box Jake Paul in a short-notice bout.
"It'd be cool to see the underdog [Jeremy Stephens] [win]" vs. Mike Perry, says Queen of Violence hopeful
Dylan Bowker - October 1, 2025
Mike Perry defends his King of Violence crown against Jeremy Stephens in the headliner of BKFC 82, and one of the fighters vying for the Queen of Violence crown has weighed in on that headlining bout. Jessica Borga battles Christine Ferea at BKFC 82 for the Queen of Violence championship. This October 4th catchweight affair is a hugely compelling, champ vs. champ clash and is part of BKFC’s first foray into New Jersey. Borga appeared on Bare Knuckle Bowker once again and covered several subjects related to her QOV pursuit, but she also touched on the King of Violence title fight.
Conor McGregor issues a warning to Mike Perry ahead of BKFC return
Harry Kettle - September 25, 2025
UFC legend Conor McGregor has issued a warning to Mike Perry ahead of his return fight for BKFC next weekend. As we look ahead to the future, it certainly seems as if Conor McGregor is interested in pursuing a return to the Octagon. He’s made it crystal clear that he wants to come back in time for the UFC White House event, but what we don’t know is whether or not he’ll make another appearance before that. If he doesn’t, there’s always a chance he tests the waters over in the world of bare-knuckle boxing.
Former UFC star Yoel Romero could be eyeing BKFC gold soon
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 16, 2025
Yoel Romero admits the possibility of fighting for BKFC gold is alluring. Romero has done quite well for himself after his UFC run came to an end. After going 3-2 under the Bellator banner, “Soldier of God” decided to try his hand in Dirty Boxing. He knocked out Duane Crespo in late 2024 and then stopped Ras Hylton earlier this year.
Mike Perry declares that he'll make Jeremy Stephens quit at BKFC 82
Harry Kettle - September 16, 2025
BKFC star Mike Perry believes that he will make Jeremy Stephens quit when they finally collide at BKFC 82 next month. As we know, Mike Perry is the biggest success story in BKFC’s short history. He’s done some incredible things since joining the promotion and as we look ahead to the future, he has another tough test on his hands as he prepares to throw down with fellow former UFC fighter Jeremy Stephens.
Frankie Edgar admits family members initially opposed BKFC debut
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 31, 2025
Frankie Edgar is coming out of combat sports retirement, but those close to him weren’t gung-ho about the idea at first. Most within the MMA community have said that Edgar has nothing left to prove. The former UFC Lightweight Champion has beaten the likes of the legendary BJ Penn, Charles Oliveira, Urijah Faber, and Yair Rodriguez to name a few. Edgar felt the need to take on a different challenge as he gets closer to the age of 44.
BKFC Fighter only worried about "Ben Rothwell and [Leonardo] Perdomo" in $25 Million Dollar Tournament
Dylan Bowker - August 21, 2025
A bare knuckle fighter who initially entered BKFC as a heavyweight before moving to cruiserweight has his eyes on the $25 million dollar tournament and is only concerned with two possible combatants in that potential field. Esteban Rodriguez stopped Julio Perez Rodriguez with a blink and you missed it, three-second KO on July 12th in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s squared circle. Rodriguez appeared on Bare Knuckle Bowker and when giving his thoughts on the BKFC 78 main event that saw Leonardo Perdomo finish Arnold Adams on the twelfth of July, Rodriguez said,
Mike Perry Makes BKFC Return Against Longtime Conor McGregor Rival
Dylan Bowker - August 13, 2025
Mike Perry will be making his long-awaited BKFC return after over a year outside of their squared circle. He will be taking on someone who has been in the crosshairs of Conor McGregor a time or two. Mike Perry will headline BKFC’s first event in the state of New Jersey. ‘Platinum’ is set to knuckle up and toe the line against Jeremy Stephens. ‘The King of Violence’ will throw down with Stephens in a clash at 175 pounds. This headlining bout is set for October 4th in Newark. The announcement was made official earlier today during The Ariel Helwani Show. That program featured BKFC promotional figurehead, David Feldman as a featured guest to announce it. Perry embarks on his return to the world of gloveless combat after his last fight for BKFC in April 2024. That outing saw Perry finish former BKFC titleholder Thiago Alves at KnuckleMania IV.
Luke Rockhold unloads on bare-knuckle boxing in heated rant: 'Who’s willing to lose their face first'
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2025
Luke Rockhold won’t be fighting in bare-knuckle ever again. Rockhold fought Mike Perry at BFKC 41 in April of 2023 in his bare-knuckle debut. The former UFC middleweight champion ended up losing by second-round TKO due to retirement. Looking back on the fight, Rockhold doesn’t believe bare-knuckle is a sport.
Conor McGregor and Mike Perry meet in feisty face-off
Harry Kettle - July 11, 2025
UFC star Conor McGregor and BKFC sensation Mike Perry met once again in a pretty heated face-off during a press conference last night. As we know, Conor McGregor is a bit of a wildcard these days. You never really know what you’re going to get from him and while that can sometimes be entertaining, it can also be a bit concerning. Earlier this week, he took part in a press event for BKFC, the bare-knuckle boxing promotion where he plays a big role in helping them run things.
BKFC boss confirms talks with UFC legend Nate Diaz
Harry Kettle - June 23, 2025
BKFC boss David Feldman has confirmed that the promotion is still interested in making a deal to sign Nate Diaz. Everyone knows that Nate Diaz is a bad, bad man. He’s one of the most notable and popular fighters in mixed martial arts history, and certainly in the history of the UFC. While his brother Nick was arguably more accomplished inside the cage, Nate has been able to capture the imagination of the masses throughout the course of his career.
Jessice Eye makes bare knuckle debut against fellow UFC veteran at BKFC 76
BJ Penn Staff - May 15, 2025
Former UFC flyweight title challenger Jessica Eye is set to make her bare knuckle debut at BKFC 76 on June 21. Her opponent on the card, which will go down in Fort Worth, Texas, will be fellow UFC veteran Mariya Agapova. BKFC officials announced the matchup to MMA Fighting on May. 14.
46-year-old UFC veteran Andrei Arlovski booked for tough BKFC debut
BJ Penn Staff - May 12, 2025
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski is closing in on 50 years old, but he’s not done fighting yet. He’s now set to debut with BKFC. Arlovski, now 46, enjoyed two lengthy stints with the UFC. In fact, he has the second most fights in Octagon history, at 42.