UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar ends his retirement to compete in bare-knuckle boxing. He will fight on the first BKFC card in New Jersey on October 4. Edgar will face UFC veteran Jimmie Rivera, who holds a 2-2-1 record in BKFC. Multiple sources confirmed the matchup to MMA Fighting following an initial report from Yahoo! Sports.
Edgar’s Career Shift
Edgar retired nearly three years ago after losing to Chris Gutierrez, marking his third consecutive knockout defeat. Since retiring, he joined the UFC Hall of Fame, opened his own gym, and hosted a podcast. At 43, he now pursues a new challenge while reigniting the competitive edge that made him a top UFC fighter.
BKFC Event Details
Edgar and Rivera will compete at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The card will feature Mike Perry versus Jeremy Stephens in a “King of Violence” title fight. BKFC plans to announce additional bouts for the New Jersey event in the coming weeks.
