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Perry Retains Title, Ferea Crowned Queen in BKFC 82

10/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Mike Perry defended Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) King of Violence title at BKFC 82, defeating Jeremy Stephens by TKO.
Christine Ferea captured the inaugural Queen of Violence title, defeating Jessica Borga in a knockdown-filled bout.
Jimmie Rivera retired after a knockout win over Timmy Mason, leaving open a potential return against Frankie Edgar.

History

Historical Context

The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) was founded in April 2018, reviving a sport that had been largely banned since the late 19th century. Its inaugural event on June 2, 2018, marked the first state-sanctioned bare-knuckle boxing in the U.S. since 1889. This resurgence reflects a broader acceptance of alternative combat sports, paralleling the rise of mixed martial arts and influencing future regulations.

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Story summary

Mike Perry defended Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) King of Violence title at BKFC 82, defeating Jeremy Stephens by TKO.
Christine Ferea captured the inaugural Queen of Violence title, defeating Jessica Borga in a knockdown-filled bout.
Jimmie Rivera retired after a knockout win over Timmy Mason, leaving open a potential return against Frankie Edgar.

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