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Frankie Edgar Withdrawn from BKFC 82; Timmy Mason Steps In vs. Jimmie Rivera

Ex-UFC featherweight champion Edgar has been pulled from his scheduled bare-knuckle debut at BKFC 82 on October 4 in New Jersey due to medical concerns, confirmed by BKFC leadership. His original opponent, Jimmie Rivera, will now face Timmy Mason. “After further review with our medical officer, we decided that Edgar was not going to compete this Saturday,” the promoter said.