UFC legend Frankie Edgar signs with BKFC, Oct. 4 debut targeted against fellow UFC vet

UFC Hall of Famer and former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar is picking back up his gloves — but only metaphorically.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 27: Frankie Edgar is inducted during the UFC Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony at T-Mobile Arena on June 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 27: Frankie Edgar is inducted during the UFC Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony at T-Mobile Arena on June 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Frankie Edgar is picking back up his gloves — but only metaphorically.

The UFC Hall of Famer and former UFC lightweight champion has inked a deal with bare-knuckling boxing leader BKFC, Uncrowned's Ariel Helwani confirmed Monday.

Edgar's promotional debut is tentatively scheduled to arrive on Oct. 4 against fellow UFC veteran Jimmie Rivera, per sources, pending approval from the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board.

BKFC's Oct. 4 show is expected to be one of the promotion's biggest of 2025, headlined by a marquee fight for BKFC's King of Violence title between reigning King of Violence champion Mike Perry and longtime UFC knockout artist Jeremy Stephens.

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