The BKFC King and Queen of Violence were crowned Saturday when BKFC made its New Jersey premiere with BKFC 82 at Prudential Center in Newark. In Saturday’s main event, “Platinum” Mike Perry defended his BKFC King of Violence Championship with a dominant showing over previously undefeated Jeremy “Lil Heathen” Stephens. Perry logged six knockdowns — including three in the fifth round — to get a TKO stoppage with 25 seconds left in the fight. The Orlando, Florida product Perry is now 6-0 on the strength of four straight stoppages in BKFC's squared circle. Perry and ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor (now a part owner of BKFC) appeared to bury the hatchet on their longstanding feud in the aftermath of Perry’s victory.

“That was an incredible representation of bare knuckle fighting, ladies and gentlemen,” McGregor said while sharing the spotlight with Perry, adding, “I have respect for you, and I’d love to (fight) you one day for sure. Congratulations to you, your team and your family. I’ve got a lot of respect for who you are and what you’re about.”

BKFC flyweight champion Christine “Misfit” Ferea, thus far the most accomplished female fighter to step into the BKFC squared circle, stopped the previously unbeaten BKFC featherweight champion Jessica “The Black Widow” Borga in their clash for the inaugural BKFC Queen of Violence Championship. Ferea and Borga exchanged knockdowns in the opening frame. Ferea picked herself up off the canvas and rallied for the knockout 26 seconds into the fourth round. She is now 11-1 on the strength of nine straight victories — the longest winning streak that a female fighter has ever enjoyed with BKFC. Ferea is also first all time amongst female fighters for victories as well as finishes (eight). Borga, who represents Lakeland, FL, is now 3-1 in her BKFC career.

ADDITIONAL RESULTS

Jimmie “El Terror” Rivera returned to the win column with a third-round TKO over Timmy Mason. Rivera had to pick himself up off the canvas and dropped Mason three times before their bout was stopped 29 seconds into the third round. Mason, who hails from Helena, MT, is now 3-3 in his bare knuckle fighting career. Rivera, who serves as a police officer in New York City, appeared to announce his retirement from combat sports in his post-fight interview — with the only exception being a matchup with fellow combat sports legend Frankie “The Answer” Edgar, who had to withdraw from their fight earlier this week. “This will be my last fight. There’s only one fight that matters right now, there’s only one fight that will bring me out of retirement. Frankie and I have a lot of history, and I really want that fight. Out of love and respect, maybe we can do it for the fans.”

Former MMA standout Oluwale “The Holy War Angel” Bamgbose won his bare knuckle fighting debut, stopping Karl Roberson in a cruiserweight matchup of former UFC fighters. Bamgbose picked himself up off the canvas and logged three knockdowns in his hotly anticipated premiere, leading to the TKO stoppage 58 seconds into round two. Bamgbose represents New York City and Nigeria. Roberson hails from Freehold, NJ.

On just one week’s notice, Elmira, NY’s Quentin “QG” Gaskins sent Phil “The Hitman” Caracappa to the canvas three times en route to the TKO stoppage in the opening round of their featherweight bout. The fight was stopped with seven seconds left in the first round. Gaskins is now 2-1, with both of his wins coming by first-round finish. Representing Freehold, NJ, Caracappa is now 1-1 with BKFC.

Atlantic City, NJ’s Jeff Lentz floored Elijah “The Buffalo Soldier” Harris three times in the opening round of their lightweight clash, paving the way to a doctor stoppage TKO after two minutes of fighting. Previously a high-level MMA fighter, Lentz is now 1-0 with BKFC, while the previously unbeaten Shippenburg, PA product Harris now 2-1 under the BKFC banner.

Ramsey, NJ lightweight Mike “The Lone Wolf” Trizano needed just 20 seconds to knock out JC “Corazon” Deleon. Trizano, a UFC veteran, is now 2-0 with back-to-back, first-round KOs in his BKFC career. Deleon, who represents Fort Worth, TX, was 2-0 with a pair of stoppage victories entering fight night.

Middle Island, NY heavyweight Pat Carroll smashed his way to 2-0 with a second-round TKO over Aleem “The Hammer” Whitfield. Carroll logged a pair of knockdowns to the finish 25 seconds into the second stanza. Both of his victories have come by stoppage. Whitfield, who represents Geneva, NY, was making his BKFC debut after racking up a 9-1 record as a professional gloved boxer.

In a fight that featured the first double knockdown in BKFC history, Jmani Oliver of Freehold, NJ was victorious in his BKFC debut, knocking down Irakli Ghvinjilia four times en route to a unanimous decision in their lightweight battle. Although Oliver had to pick himself up off the canvas twice, all three judges scored the fight in his favor (48-45, 48-44, 47-45). The Georgian-born Brooklyn, NY fighter Ghvinjilia was also making his BKFC debut.

Long Branch, NJ’s Justin Clarke sent Ishiah “The Hill Country Strangler” Carson to the canvas twice in their five-round featherweight matchup. All three judges agreed on the 50-43 verdict for Clarke (1-0). Carson, who hails from Marble Falls, TX, is now 1-3 in his BKFC career.