Jeremy Stephens
Profile:
Jeremy Stephens “Lil’ Heathen”
#8 UFC Featherweight Contender
Birthdate:May 26, 1986
Birthplace:Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Height:5 ft 8 in
Weight Class:Featherweight
Weight:145 lb
Reach:71 in
STATS & RECORDS
WINS(28)
| KO/TKO | SUBMISSIONS | DECISIONS | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
LOSSES(18)
| KO/TKO | SUBMISSIONS | DECISIONS | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Des Moines, United States |
| Team/Gym | Alliance Mma – Chula Vista |
| Age | 34 |
| Octagon Debut | May. 27, 2007 |
| Arm Reach | 71 in |
| Leg Reach | 38.5 in |
| Last Fight | May 9, 2020 |
| Next Fight | NA |
Fights
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC 249
May 9, 2020
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KO (elbows)
R2 – 2:42
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman
Oct 18, 2019
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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NC
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens
Sep 21, 2019
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NC (accidental eye poke)
R1 – 0:15
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC 235
Mar 2, 2019
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2
Jul 28, 2018
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 4:19
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens
Feb 24, 2018
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KO (elbows)
R2 – 1:35
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Doo Ho Choi
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UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi
Jan 14, 2018
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TKO (punches and elbows)
R2 – 2:36
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC 215
Sep 9, 2017
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis
Apr 15, 2017
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC 205
Nov 12, 2016
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Garbrandt
May 29, 2016
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC 194
Dec 12, 2015
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC 189
Jul 11, 2015
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TKO (flying knee and punches)
R3 – 0:32
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
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The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale
Dec 12, 2014
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens
Jun 28, 2014
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Decision (unanimous)
R5 – 5:00
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson
Jan 25, 2014
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Rony Jason
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UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson
Nov 9, 2013
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KO (head kick)
R1 – 0:40
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Estevan Payan
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UFC 160
May 25, 2013
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
Yves Edwards
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UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz
Dec 8, 2012
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KO (punches and elbows)
R1 – 1:55
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier
May 15, 2012
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC 136
Oct 8, 2011
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Danny Downes
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The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale
Jun 4, 2011
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Marcus Davis
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UFC 125
Jan 1, 2011
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KO (punch)
R3 – 2:33
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
Melvin Guillard
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UFC 119
Sep 25, 2010
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Sam Stout
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UFC 113
May 8, 2010
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Justin Buchholz
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UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard
Sep 16, 2009
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TKO (doctor stoppage)
R1 – 3:32
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
Gleison Tibau
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UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann
Apr 1, 2009
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
Feb 7, 2009
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Submission (armbar)
R2 – 4:43
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
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UFC 91
Nov 15, 2008
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KO (punches)
R3 – 0:39
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
Spencer Fisher
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The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest Finale
Jun 21, 2008
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Cole Miller
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UFC Fight Night: Swick vs. Burkman
Jan 23, 2008
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TKO (punches and elbows)
R2 – 4:44
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Diego Saraiva
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UFC 76
Sep 22, 2007
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Nick Walker
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MCC 9: Heatwave
Jul 27, 2007
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 4:45
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
Din Thomas
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UFC 71
May 26, 2007
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Submission (armbar)
R2 – 2:44
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Vern Jefferson
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Greensparks: Full Contact Fighting 3
Mar 17, 2007
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 3:58
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Norm Alexander
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TFC: Battle at the Barn
Feb 21, 2007
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Submission (triangle choke)
R1 – 3:26
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Chris Mickle
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MCC 5: Thanksgiving Throwdown
Nov 22, 2006
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KO (punch)
R4 – 0:27
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Aaron Williams
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Universal Gladiator Championships 4
Sep 22, 2006
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TKO (punches)
R1 – N/A
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Doug Alcorn
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Greensparks: Full Contact Fighting 1
Aug 19, 2006
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Submission (armbar)
R1 – 1:56
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Chris Mickle
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MCC 4: The Rematch
Jul 15, 2006
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TKO (punches)
R2 – 3:36
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Kendrick Johnson
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Midwest Cage Championships 1
Feb 11, 2006
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KO (punch)
R1 – 1:46
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Will Shutt
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XKK: Trials
Aug 27, 2005
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 1:19
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Sharome Blanchard
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XKK: Des Moines
Mar 19, 2005
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 2:36
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LOSS
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Jeremy Stephens
Chris Mickle
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Downtown Destruction 3
Mar 2, 2005
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R2 – 1:51
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Chris Caleb
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Downtown Destruction 2
Feb 2, 2005
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KO (punch)
R1 – 1:44
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Gary Percival
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Jungle Madness 2
Jan 15, 2005
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TKO (submission to punches)
R1 – N/A
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WIN
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Jeremy Stephens
Ted Worthington
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Downtown Destruction 1
Jan 12, 2005
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KO (punches)
R1 – 0:33
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