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Jeremy Stephens didn’t get the hometown win he craved on Saturday night. Last month, UFC announced the shock-re-signing of the 51-fight veteran ahead of UFC Des Moines.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 5

UFC Des Moines Results: Anticipated Return to Iowa

UFC Des Moines is here! Tonight, Dana White’s promotion makes a return to Iowa that’s almost a quarter of a century in the making. Prior to this evening, MMA’s top promotion last made a visit to the state on June 9, 2000, months before Dana White joined the company as its president.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 2

Jeremy Stephens vs. Mason Jones prediction, odds, pick for UFC Iowa

UFC Iowa: Cory Sandhagen versus Deiveson Figueiredo kicks off the main card with a fight between Jeremy Stephens and Mason Jones in the lightweight division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

Jeremy Stephens could snatch Conor McGregor fight away from Michael Chandler with UFC Des Moines win

Jeremy Stephens makes his incredible return to the UFC this Saturday, four years after leaving the promotion. This coming Saturday, UFC Des Moines promises to be a blockbuster event, headlined by bantamweight contenders, Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 19

Lightweight Discusses UFC Return, New Contract

Soon-to-be UFC lightweight Jeremy Stephens has revealed the reasons behind his resigning with the company, as well as the details of his current contract.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 18

Jeremy Stephens’ UFC deal is a one-off; Future in limbo after Des Moines

Last week, we learned that the UFC was heading to Des Moines, Iowa on May 3rd. The promotion is bringing the heat with an incredible card after not being in Iowa for 25 years.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 17

Veteran KO artist reveals surprising detail in new UFC deal: 'I'm betting on me'

Jeremy Stephens isn't in the UFC for a long time... he's here for a good time. The MMA world was surprised to see the news of a UFC return for Jeremy Stephens after nearly four years away.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 14

Jeremy Stephens Books UFC Return Bout After Being Away For Three Years

Former UFC competitor Jeremy Stephens is set to make his return to the promotion after nearly four years away. Entering the Octagon for what seemed to be the final time in 2021, Jeremy Stephens battled current lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot at UFC on ESPN 26, losing by kimura in the first round.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 13

Jeremy Stephens signs with the UFC and will return against Mason Jones in Des Moines

The UFC is heading to Des Moines, Iowa on May 3rd the promotion officially announced last night. While fights have already been announced and contracts have been signed for the Des Moines card, the location wasn’t officially announced until last night.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 27

Eddie Alvarez shares X-Ray of Broken Jaw from Jeremy Stephens fight at KnuckleMania V

Jeremy Stephens wasn't lying when he said he was the hardest-hitting featherweight in the world. The UFC veteran moved up to 165lbs for a bareknuckle brawl with Eddie Alvarez, sparking the former UFC Lightweight Champion at Knuckle Mania V in his backyard of Philadelphia.

MMA News / Yardbarker / January 27

Will Conor McGregor ever fight Jeremy Stephens in BKFC?

Moments after beating Eddie Alvarez with a third-round corner stoppage at BKFC Knucklemania V, Jeremy Stephens did what everyone expected him to do. He celebrated with his team, grabbed the microphone and engaged in another fiery face-off with promotional co-owner Conor McGregor.

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MMA News / MyMMANews / January 26

Jeremy Stephens stops Eddie Alvarez in BKFC KnuckleMania V main event

Jeremy Stephens King of BKFC KnuckleMania V Philadelphia, PA (January. 25, 2025) Jaw-dropping moments ruled The post Jeremy Stephens stops Eddie Alvarez in BKFC KnuckleMania V main event first appeared on MyMMANews.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 25

BKFC KnuckleMania V Live Results & Highlights - Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens

The BKFC is starting the year off with a bang. Between six and eight BKFC events are coming to Philadelphia this year, the first of which is KnuckleMania V tonight from the Wells Fargo Center, headlined by a super-violent matchup between former UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 15

BKFC President Talks Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens, Conor McGregor Ringside

Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens is a match made in heaven for the BKFC. The battle between former UFC sluggers headlines Knuckle Mania 5 on Jan. 25 at the Wells Fargo Center, the bareknuckle boxing promotion's debut in the city of Philadelphia, hometown to Alvarez and BKFC President David Feldman, who made it all happen.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 6

Eddie Alvarez Says Team 2-0 vs. Jeremy Stephens: ‘We Know What Needs to Be Done'

Eddie Alvarez's team seems to know what makes Jeremy Stephens tick, at least in the UFC Octagon. Fighting out of Philadelphia, the former UFC Lightweight Champion is gunning for Stephens under the bareknuckle boxing ruleset in BKFC.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / January 3

Eddie Alvarez Names UFC Vet He Could Face Next in BKFC after Jeremy Stephens

It's been big name after big name ever since Eddie Alvarez arrived to the BKFC. The former UFC and Bellator Champion went from fighting overseas in ONE Championship to exciting clashes with Chad Mendes and Mike Perry in bareknuckle boxing.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 3

Jeremy Stephens Open to Mike Perry BKFC Brawl: ‘People Probably Expect to See That'

Jeremy Stephens says he'd be up for a fight with Mike Perry. Of course, the ex-UFC fighter is taking things one day at a time, preparing for Eddie Alvarez in the main event of Knuckle Mania on Jan.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 1

Jeremy Stephens Relives Eddie Alvarez Exchange, Becoming ‘Villain’ at Knuckle Mania

BKFC's Jeremy Stephens didn't make any friends the last time he was in Philadelphia. That's where the 34-fight UFC veteran is set to do battle with Eddie Alvarez, the hometown hero and former UFC and Bellator Champion, at Knuckle Mania 5 on January 25.