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Bobby Green defeated Jeremy Stephens by rear-naked choke submission at UFC 328 Stephens appeared overweight and struggled with his weight cut before the

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 10

Jeremy Stephens addresses retirement speculation after taking off his gloves at UFC 328

Jeremy Stephens has broken his silence after suffering a devastating loss at UFC 328. ‘Lil Heathen’ was dominated as King Green – formerly known as Bobby Green – breezed to a first-round submission win in New Jersey on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 8

MMA legend misses weight for UFC 328 main card comeback despite stripping down on the scales

MMA legend Jeremy Stephens’ UFC return will still go ahead even though he tipped the scales four pounds over the extended lightweight limit today. Bloody Elbow were on the ground as Stephens stripped naked behind a curtain and weighed in at 160lb for a bout scheduled for 156lb.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 7

King Green vs. Jeremy Stephens prediction, odds, pick for UFC 328

The UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland Main Card is finally here as we’re set for a prediction and pick for this opening bout in the Lightweight (155) Division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 7

35-fight UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens calls out bonuses not changing in ’30 years’ ahead of UFC 328 bout

Jeremy Stephens recently reflected on “the good old days” in a rant about fighter pay. Last weekend in Perth, Carlos Prates unsurprisingly earned a $100,000 bonus after winning Performance of the Night due to his win in the main event.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 1

Jeremy Stephens vs Bobby Ray Green: Preview & Betting Tips

Two battle-tested lightweights collide as Jeremy Stephens meets Bobby Ray Green in a 155 lb affair that pairs veteran grit against late-career stakes. Stephens, 39, brings a 29-22 ledger with 19 knockouts, while Green, also 39, counters with a 34-17-1 record featuring 12 stoppages and nine submissions.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 30

Bobby Ray Green vs Jeremy Stephens: Preview & Betting Tips

Bobby Ray Green meets Jeremy Stephens in a lightweight clash that pairs two battle-tested veterans looking to extend their respective careers. Green brings a 34–17–1 record into the cage, while Stephens sits at 29–22.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Battered Jeremy Stephens chokes up in interview right after 6-knockdown BKFC loss to Mike Perry

Jeremy Stephens didn’t shy away from the camera following his first BKFC defeat. The 35-fight UFC veteran was a perfect 3-0 as a bare-knuckle boxer heading into his last fight against the face of BKFC, Mike Perry.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 5

BKFC Star With ‘Ankle Monitor’ Sparks Fan Frenzy at Mike Perry vs. Jeremy Stephens

While the main event at UFC 320 unfolded in Las Vegas, on the faraway East Coast at New Jersey’s Prudential Center, mixed martial arts’ youngest cousin—bare-knuckle fighting—was busy crowning its King of Violence.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 4

Mike Perry vs Jeremy Stephens result: King of Violence scores 5 knockdowns in BKFC 82 beatdown

Two UFC veterans with a combined 50 fights in the Octagon clashed on Saturday night. Mike Perry put his ‘King of Violence’ title on the line against Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82.

MMA News / KO on SI / September 9, 2025

Jeremy Stephens Feels Like The 'Bigger Brother' Against Mike Perry At BKFC 82

Jeremy Stephens might be smaller than Mike Perry, but he doesn't feel that he should be the underdog in the BKFC 82 main event. Stephen, 39, knows that the odds are stacked against him.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 2, 2025

Jeremy Stephens surprisingly claims BKFC fight with Mike Perry almost happened in UFC: ‘There was…’

Jeremy Stephens doesn’t think we’ve seen the last of him in the UFC. The 39-year-old Stephens made his 35th walk to the Octagon earlier this year, in an unexpected return to the UFC against Mason Jones after four years away.

MMA News / KO on SI / August 27, 2025

Mike Perry Laser Focused On Jeremy Stephens In Return From Year-Long Layoff At BKFC 82

It has been an eventful year for Mike Perry, but the 'King of Violence' is ready to step back into the BKFC circle. Ahead of his fight with Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82, Perry has not competed in any capacity since July 2024, when he stepped in on short notice in a sixth-round TKO loss to Jake Paul.

35-fight UFC veteran says BKFC beats the UFC in one key area: ‘That’s why we’re on…’

Jeremy Stephens knows what he signed up for in BKFC. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has quickly found its place in the combat sports world since its inception in 2018.

MMA News / KO on SI / August 14, 2025

Mike Perry Reacts To BKFC 82 Matchup Against Jeremy Stephens

After one year away from the ring, Mike Perry is returning in a massive headlining bout at BKFC 82. Perry, 33, will face 34-fight UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens on Oct.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 4, 2025

‘Head high’… Jeremy Stephens reacts to hometown loss in UFC comeback fight

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 / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 2, 2025

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 / Empire Sports Media / March 18, 2025

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 Knockout On SI / March 17, 2025

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 / Empire Sports Media / March 13, 2025

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 / Yardbarker / January 27, 2025

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 / MMA Knockout On SI / January 6, 2025

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.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / January 1, 2025

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.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / December 31, 2024

(Exclusive) Eddie Alvarez Talks Heated Faceoff with Jeremy Stephens, Non-Champion Dig

Eddie Alvarez let Jeremy Stephens have it during one of their first faceoffs. The former UFC stars are set to compete in the main event of BKFC Knuckle Mania 5 on Jan.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / July 19, 2024

UFC Vegas 94: DooHo Choi vs. Bill Algeo Matchup Preview

DooHo Choi has lost a lot of the momentum he once had in the UFC featherweight division but remains one of the most popular fighters in MMA ahead of his matchup with Bill Algeo at UFC Vegas 94.