Match Analysis: Frankie Edgar vs Jimmie Rivera – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: October 4, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM UTC
- Location: Not specified (BKFC event expected in New Jersey)
Game Overview
This was scheduled to be a high-profile bare-knuckle fight in the BKFC promotion, featuring UFC legend Frankie Edgar coming out of retirement to face high-level striker Jimmie Rivera. However, Edgar was pulled from the event just days before, casting the legitimacy and/or availability of either fighter into question[5][6]. As of now, no replacement opponent for Rivera has been confirmed, and the event status is unclear.
Key Factors to Consider
- Edgar is a former UFC champion with a proven track record in MMA, but he is coming out of retirement and has no recent BKFC experience. Rivera is a skilled striker with a strong MMA base and more recent activity, but both fighters lack bare-knuckle-specific data.
- No previous direct head-to-head encounters.
- Edgar was pulled from the event for undisclosed reasons. Rivera's health status is unconfirmed, but based on the latest news, he is still expected to compete, possibly against a replacement opponent[5][6].
- Edgar's late withdrawal introduces significant uncertainty into the event and specifically this matchup. If the fight does not take place as originally scheduled, all markets are void.
- Edgar was highly motivated for a late-career challenge, but his withdrawal suggests a change in circumstances. Rivera remains motivated to compete, particularly if a replacement foe is found.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Frankie Edgar (200), Jimmie Rivera (-300) | Market void – event canceled for this matchup | ☆☆☆☆☆ 0% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Frankie Edgar -100% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | N/A |
⚠️ No clear +EV edge found for this game.
Predicted Outcome
Due to Frankie Edgar's withdrawal, the originally scheduled matchup is off, and no official replacement has been announced as of October 2, 2025[5][6]. Therefore, any prediction based on the original Edgar vs. Rivera bout is invalid. The value in this market is currently zero, as the original fight is canceled. All existing odds should be considered void.
Predicted Score: N/A – Event canceled for original matchup[5][6]