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| Jeremy Stephens | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 26, 1986 Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
| Other names | Lil’ Heathen |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm) |
| Fighting out of | San Diego, California |
| Team | Victory MMA, Alliance MMA |
| Rank | Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 28 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 14 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jeremy Dean Stephens (born May 26, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from Des Moines, Iowa. Stephens is currently signed under the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion, fighting in their lightweight division.
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Mixed martial arts career
At age 16, Jeremy Stephens began mixed martial arts as an amateur. He started full-time training at the age of 18. Stephens has held the UGC 155-pound belt and the MCC 155-pound belt.[1]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Stephens was defeated via submission in his UFC debut against veteran Din Thomas at UFC 71 on May 26, 2007.
His first win in the octagon was against Diego Saraiva at UFC 76 by unanimous decision.
Jeremy then scored his second win inside the Octagon after beating TUF 5 alumni Cole Miller at UFC Fight Night 12.
At the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 7, Jeremy took on former trainer and friend Spencer Fisher. Stephens lost by unanimous decision.
After the loss he rebounded with an emphatic come from behind knockout victory over BJJ Black Belt Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 91. He was out grappled the first two rounds but in the third came out swinging and landed a huge uppercut on dos Anjos that knocked him unconscious.
Joe Lauzon was scheduled to fight Hermes Franca on February 7 in the main event for UFC Fight Night 17. However, Franca pulled out of the event with a torn anterior crucial ligament in his right knee. Jeremy Stephens stepped in as a late replacement for Franca. Lauzon defeated Stephens with an armbar in the second round. Then at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann Stephens lost by unanimous decision to Gleison Tibau.
Stephens returned to the octagon on September 16, 2009 at UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard. Originally set to fight Brazilian UFC newcomer Ronnys Torres, an injury Torres sustained during training meant he was replaced by Justin Buchholz. Stephens defeated Buchholz after landing several big strikes and opening up a deep gash on Buchholz’s forehead, forcing the doctor to stop the fight midway through the first round.
Stephens was expected to face Nik Lentz on January 11, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 20.[2] However, Stephens suffered a cut and was forced to pull out of the fight.
Stephens defeated Sam Stout at UFC 113 on May 8, 2010 via split decision.
Stephens lost to Melvin Guillard on September 25, 2010 at UFC 119[3] via split decision.
Stephens faced Marcus Davis on January 1, 2011 at UFC 125. After likely losing the first two rounds, Stephens then came out more aggressive in the third round and caught Davis with a counter punch resulting in a KO win.
Stephens was expected to face Jonathan Brookins on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.[4] However, Brookins was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Danny Downes.[5] Stephens defeated Downes via unanimous decision after dominating all three rounds.
Stephens faced Anthony Pettis on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136.[6] Pettis defeated Stephens via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Stephens replaced an injured Yves Edwards[7] to face Donald Cerrone on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 3. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Personal life
Ethnically Mexican and White American,[8] Jeremy has two daughters.[9]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 28 matches | 20 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 15 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 3 |
| By decision | 3 | 5 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 20-8 | Donald Cerrone | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier | May 15, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Fairfax, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 20-7 | Anthony Pettis | Decision (split) | UFC 136 | October 8, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 20-6 | Danny Downes | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale | June 4, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 19-6 | Marcus Davis | KO (punch) | UFC 125 | January 1, 2011 | 3 | 2:33 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Knockout of the Night |
| Loss | 18-6 | Melvin Guillard | Decision (split) | UFC 119 | September 25, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 18-5 | Sam Stout | Decision (split) | UFC 113 | May 8, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Fight of the Night |
| Win | 17-5 | Justin Buchholz | TKO (cut) | UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard | September 16, 2009 | 1 | 3:32 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | Knockout of the Night |
| Loss | 16-5 | Gleison Tibau | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann | April 1, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Loss | 16-4 | Joe Lauzon | Submission (armbar) | UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens | February 7, 2009 | 2 | 4:43 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 16-3 | Rafael dos Anjos | KO (punches) | UFC 91 | November 15, 2008 | 3 | 0:39 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Knockout of the Night |
| Loss | 15-3 | Spencer Fisher | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale | June 21, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15-2 | Cole Miller | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman | January 23, 2008 | 2 | 4:44 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 14-2 | Diego Saraiva | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 76 | September 22, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 13-2 | Nick Walker | TKO (punches) | MCC 9: Heatwave | July 27, 2007 | 1 | 4:45 | Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 12-2 | Din Thomas | Submission (armbar) | UFC 71 | May 26, 2007 | 2 | 2:44 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12-1 | Vern Jefferson | TKO (punches) | Greensparks: Full Contact Fighting 3 | March 17, 2007 | 1 | 3:58 | Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 11-1 | Norm Alexander | Submission (triangle choke) | TFC: Battle at the Barn | February 21, 2007 | 1 | 3:26 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 10-1 | Chris Mickle | TKO (punches) | MCC 5: Thanksgiving Throwdown | November 22, 2006 | 4 | 0:27 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 9-1 | Aaron Williams | TKO (punches) | Universal Gladiator Championships 4 | September 22, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Kenner, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 8-1 | Doug Alcorn | Submission (armbar) | Greensparks: Full Contact Fighting 1 | August 19, 2006 | 1 | 1:56 | Clive, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 7-1 | Chris Mickle | TKO (punches) | MCC 4: The Rematch | July 15, 2006 | 2 | 3:36 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 6-1 | Kendrick Johnson | TKO (punches) | Midwest Cage Championships 1 | February 11, 2006 | 1 | 1:46 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 5-1 | Will Shutt | TKO (punches) | XKK: Trials | August 27, 2005 | 1 | 1:19 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 4-1 | Sharome Blanchard | TKO (punches) | XKK: Des Moines | March 19, 2005 | 1 | 2:36 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 3-1 | Chris Mickle | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Downtown Destruction 3 | May 2, 2005 | 2 | 1:51 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 3-0 | Chris Caleb | TKO (punches) | Downtown Destruction 2 | February 2, 2005 | 1 | 1:44 | Owatonna, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 2-0 | Gary Percival | TKO (submission to punches) | Jungle Madness 2 | January 15, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Ted Worthington | TKO (punches) | Downtown Destruction 1 | January 12, 2005 | 1 | 0:33 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
References
- ^ “Jeremy Stephen’s UFC.com Bio”. http://www.ufc.com/JeremyStephens#Bio. Retrieved 02-08-2009.[dead link]
- ^ [1] Jeremy Stephens, not Efrain Escudero, likely faces Nik Lentz at UFC Fight Night 20]
- ^ “Melvin Guillard vs. Jeremy Stephens targeted for UFC 119 main card in Indy”. mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/19444/melvin-guillard-vs-jeremy-stephens-targeted-for-ufc-119-main-card-in-indy.mma. Retrieved 2010-06-07.
- ^ “Jeremy Stephens vs. Jonathan Brookins likely for The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale”. mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/22494/jeremy-stephens-vs-jonathan-brookins-likely-for-the-ultimate-fighter-13-finale.mma. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ^ “Downes replaces injured Brookins at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale”. mmajunkie.com. May 10, 2011,. http://mmajunkie.com/news/23554/downes-replaces-injured-brookins-at-the-ultimate-fighter-13-finale.mma.
- ^ “UFC 136: Anthony Pettis vs Jeremy Stephens announced for Oct. 8 in Houston, Texas”. mmamania.com. July 16, 2011. http://www.mmamania.com/2011/7/16/2279302/ufc-136-anthony-pettis-vs-jeremy-stephens-announced-for-oct-8-in.
- ^ “Edwards out, Stephens in against Cerrone at UFC on FUEL TV 3″. MMAjunkie.com. February 27, 2012. http://mmajunkie.com/news/27603/edwards-out-stephens-again-against-cerrone-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
- ^ Jeremy Stephens (lilheathenmma) on Twitter
- ^ “The new “Mr. International,” Jeremy Stephens, plans on stealing the show at UFC 113″. MMAJUNKIE.com. 2010-05-04. http://mmajunkie.com/news/18987/the-new-mr-international-jeremy-stephens-plans-on-stealing-the-show-at-ufc-113.mma?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mmajunkie+%28MMAjunkie.com+Feed%29. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
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