Mike Perry showers Jeremy Stephens with knockdowns, forces TKO to win in BKFC 82 main event. In a brutal display of raw power and aggression, Mike Perry solidified his legacy in bare-knuckle fighting by defeating Jeremy Stephens via TKO in the main event of BKFC 82, held on October 4, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Perry has become the face of BKFC, earning his reputation through brutal victories over former UFC stars like Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez, Michael Page, and Thiago Alves. His last appearance came in July 2024, when he ventured into professional boxing to face influencer-turned-fighter Jake Paul, ultimately falling via sixth-round TKO. Now, Perry returns to his element in the BKFC ring, eager to reaffirm his dominance as he clashes with Stephens.
Round one started with Perry opening with a stiff jab, pressing forward aggressively. Stephens fired back with a sharp right hand that clearly landed, followed by a solid jab. Perry answered with body shots and glancing rights, while Stephens stayed composed behind tight defense, landing several clean rights and uppercuts to finish the round strong.
Perry came out aggressively once again in round 2, immediately taking the fight to Stephens. Stephens answered with a counter left and a sharp jab to the face. Perry answered with heavy shots, pushing Stephens back. Both fighters exchanged at a furious pace, with Perry landing a clean left and daring Stephens to match his intensity. Stephens connects with a jab and an overhand right, but Perry responded with a strong combination. A short uppercut from Perry landed to close out another thrilling round of nonstop action.
Perry continued to dictate the pace, controlled the distance and targeted Stephens’ body with relentless volume. Stephens struggled to connect with his right hand as the weight difference begins to show. Perry landed a clean left, followed by sharp jabs and a series of uppercuts. A stiff step-in jab dropped Stephens to a knee, forcing the referee to start a count. Though Stephens beats it, he’s clearly fatigued and bleeding heavily. Perry charged forward hunting the finish, but the bell saves Stephens to end the round.
Round 4 started and Stephens swung a right that narrowly missed as Perry marched forward, cutting off the ring and digging a hard shot to the body. Stephens fired back with a right, but Perry’s relentless pressure was overwhelming. Perry unloaded with brutal punches, forcing Stephens to take a knee once more. He beats the count and continued, only to eat a stiff left and another heavy body shot followed by an overhand right. Perry landed a sharp two-punch combo that droped Stephens again just before the bell. As the round ended, there’s real concern about whether Stephens’ corner will allow him to continue.
Stephens came out firing, showing the heart of a true veteran as he landed heavy right hand on Perry. The longtime UFC brawler digs deep and connects again, but Perry refused to take a step back, answered with a relentless barrage of punches. A thunderous right from Perry sent Stephens to a knee, and though he’s determined to fight on, the damage was mounting. Another crushing right hand landed flush on the side of Stephens’ head, forcing him to the canvas once more. He signals he’s okay to continue. Moments later, a furious flurry from “Platinum” drops Stephens again and that was it. Perry earned another brutal stoppage to keep his unbeaten BKFC streak alive.
“I don’t really feel it but it is fitting I am the ‘King of Violence,’” Perry shouted to the New Jersey crowd. “I can take it but it ain’t nothing to me but a little candy. He threw some decent shots, I guess. My eyes are wide open. “I’m grateful for the opportunity. Anything I’ve said that maybe ridiculed anyone in the company, I’d like to take this chance to apologize to absolutely nobody. ‘The King of Violence’ does what the f*ck he wants!”
Check out BKFC 82 results below.
Main card
Mike Perry def. Jeremy Stephens via TKO at 1:35, R5
Jimmie Rivera def. Timmy Mason via TKO at 29 seconds, R3
Oluwale Bamgbose def. Karl Roberson via TKO at 58 seconds, R2
Quentin Gaskins def. Phil Caracrappa via knockout at 1:53, R1
Jeff Lentz def. Elijah Harris via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) at 2:00, R1
Mike Trizano def. JC Deleon via knockout at 20 seconds, R1
Pat Carroll def. Aleem Whitfield via TKO at 25 seconds, R2
Prelims
Jmani Oliver def. Irakli Ghvinjilia via unanimous decision (48-45, 48-44, 47-45)
Justin Clarke def. Ishiah Carson via unanimous decision (50-43, 50-43, 50-43)
