After a year-and-a-half away from bare-knuckle action, Mike Perry is set to storm back into the BKFC spotlight this weekend in New Jersey, looking to defend his 'King of Violence' title against fellow UFC alum Jeremy Stevens.
Once dismissed as a wild card in MMA, Perry has reinvented himself in the bare-knuckle world, where his brawling instincts and iron chin have made him one of BKFC's biggest attractions. Gloves off, Perry has looked like a man reborn—undefeated in five clashes against elite strikers and even former UFC champions, proving he's carved out a lane where chaos suits him best.
Meanwhile, Stevens hasn't exactly been idle. During Perry's layoff, "Lil' Heathen" picked up two bare-knuckle victories of his own and even dipped back into the UFC briefly, though a return bout with Mason Jones at UFC Des Moines ended in defeat. Still, Stevens brings heavy hands and a reputation for fireworks, exactly the kind of matchup Perry seems to thrive on.
And if that wasn't enough carnage, the co-main event at BKFC 82 introduces the inaugural 'Queen of Violence' title, with women's flyweight champ Christine Ferea squaring off against featherweight queen Jessica Borga. It's the kind of loaded fight card that promises blood, bruises, and bedlam all the way down the lineup.
Mike Perry vs Jeremy Stephens BKFC 82 fight date, start time
The clash between Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens is locked in for Saturday, October 4, 2025, with fists expected to fly at 6:00 pm ET (3:00 pm PT).
The showdown will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Opened in 2007, the 19,500-seat arena has become a staple venue for major combat sports, regularly hosting marquee events along the East Coast.
| Date: | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| Time: | 6:00 pm ET / 3:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | Prudential Center |
| Location: | Newark, New Jersey |
| Livestream: | DAZN |
How to watch BKFC 82: Perry vs Stephens in the US
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BKFC 82: Perry vs Stephens Fight Card
Main Card
The whole card is set to be shown live on DAZN.
| Weight Class | Fight |
|---|---|
| Welterweight | Mike Perry vs Jeremy Stephens |
| Women's Bantamweight | Christine Ferea vs Jessica Borga |
| Cruiserweight | Karl Roberson vs Oluwale Bamgbose |
| Lightweight | Jeff Lentz vs Brandon Meyer |
| Lightweight | Phil Caracappa vs Daniel Alvarez |
| Heavyweight | Pat Brady vs Corey Willis |