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BKFC KnuckleMania 5 To Feature Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens

BKFC is headed to Philadelphia this January for its first event in the historic “Quaker City.” On Tuesday, BKFC announced that the fifth installment of KnuckleMania will showcase a showdown between UFC veterans Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens. The highly anticipated bout is scheduled for Jan. 25 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. […]

BKFC is headed to Philadelphia this January for its first event in the historic “Quaker City.”

On Tuesday, BKFC announced that the fifth installment of KnuckleMania will showcase a showdown between UFC veterans Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens. The highly anticipated bout is scheduled for Jan. 25 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

“The Underground King” made a strong entrance into the world of bare-knuckle fighting with a victory over fellow UFC veteran Chad Mendes at BKFC 41 in April 2023. However, his momentum faltered in his second outing, suffering a TKO loss to BKFC’s marquee star Mike Perry in December.

Now, Alvarez is gearing up for a homecoming, aiming to deliver a memorable performance in front of his hometown crowd in Philadelphia. This marks his first fight in the city in over 14 years, with his last appearance dating back to October 2010 when he secured a TKO win against Roger Huerta at Bellator 33.

Meanwhile, Stephens remains unbeaten in his bare-knuckle career, having made a stunning debut with a third-round TKO victory over Jimmie Rivera at BKFC 56. “Lil Heathen” is riding high off a dominant unanimous decision win over Bobby Taylor at BKFC 65 this past September.

The bare-knuckle promotion is making its long-awaited debut in Pennsylvania, following the state’s athletic commission granting official sanctioning for gloveless boxing in 2023.

Conor McGregor wants bare knuckle match against Jeremy Stephens next: ‘Me and ‘who the f*ck”

Conor McGregor wants bare knuckle match against Jeremy Stephens next: 'Me and 'who the f*ck''Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has once more staked his claim for a grudge fight with Octagon veteran,…

Conor McGregor wants bare knuckle match against Jeremy Stephens next: 'Me and 'who the f*ck''

Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has once more staked his claim for a grudge fight with Octagon veteran, Jeremy Stephens next under the banner of the BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) — especially off the back of his decision win over Bobby Taylor over the weekend.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight champion and a former undisputed featherweight titleholder, has been sidelined from action for more than three years, the Dubliner most recently fractured his left tibia and fibula in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

Jeremy Stephens welcomes BKFC fight with Conor McGregor: 'I'd break his f*cking neck'

And forced from a UFC 303 return at the welterweight limit, ex-two-division champion, McGregor fractured a toe on his left foot, ruling him from a bout with Ultimate Fighter rival, Michael Chandler.

Conor McGregor slams 'Greedy and corrupted' officials over expensive bike shed

Conor McGregor welcomes BKFC fight with Jeremy Stephens

Ahead of BKFC 65 in Salt Lake City, Utah over the course of the weekend, McGregor hyped up the above-mentioned, Stephens’ co-headliner against Taylor, before welcoming the chance to fight in the ring against the Iowa native.

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“BARE KNUCKLE WARRIORS LETS GO!” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account. “We are live this Friday from Salt Lake City, Utah with the ladies flyweight title on the lie as our dominant world champion @CHRISTINEFEREA_ looks to defend her belt against the explosive up and coming @jademassonwong! A cracking matchup! The ladies leading the charge once again!”

“In our co-main event also we have “who the f*ck is that guy” facing off against Bobby Taylor,” Conor McGregor continued. “Me and “who the f*ck” is an exciting bare knuckle fight down the line 100%! Good luck to all our combatants! EXCITED! @bareknucklefc FIGHT WEEK! Swipe for the card and full schedule!”

And following the former perennial featherweight contender’s win, Stephens has once more been offered a route to a lucrative bout in the BKFC against McGregor — who partnered with the promotion earlier this annum to boot.

Jeremy Stephens challenges Conor McGregor to boxing match: ‘Are your brittle bones ready to throw?’

Jeremy Stephens offers to fight Conor McGregor in boxing match UFCFormer top UFC featherweight Jeremy Stephens calls out his old foe Conor McGregor to a boxing match. The 36-year-old MMA veteran had a long lasting UFC resume which reigned between 2007-2021. Unfortunately for Jeremy Stephens, although he was a talented fighter, he gained an immense amount of fame for being on the wrong end of […]

Jeremy Stephens offers to fight Conor McGregor in boxing match UFC

Former top UFC featherweight Jeremy Stephens calls out his old foe Conor McGregor to a boxing match.

The 36-year-old MMA veteran had a long lasting UFC resume which reigned between 2007-2021.

Unfortunately for Jeremy Stephens, although he was a talented fighter, he gained an immense amount of fame for being on the wrong end of a verbal exchange with McGregor.

This exchange between McGregor and Stephens took place during a UFC 205 press conference and has become perhaps the most famous sound bite in UFC history.

Stephens has never shied away from an opponent, facing the likes of Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, Charles Oliveira, and several other killers in the UFC.

‘Lil Heathen’ has an astounding total of 50 career MMA fights, with 19 knockouts to support his claims as a heavy hitter.

Jeremy Stephens is currently signed for PFL, and he has had an average start under their organization.

Jeremy Stephens has attempted to rekindle a rivalry with Conor McGregor

He recently called out Jake Paul, who is also signed with the PFL, and he has urged the promotion to book a fight with the social media star.

Paul has become a popular target in the MMA community and he is expected to make his PFL debut later this year.

As for McGregor, he may have only boxed professionally once in his career, but it has generated a significant wave of MMA fighters wanting to pursue matches in the ring.

McGregor recently concluded his filming of TUF 31 with rival coach Michael Chandler.

The Notorious one has stated several times since the mega fight with Floyd Mayweather that he will surely feature in a boxing ring at least once more before he steps away from combat sports.

Not much has been said between McGregor and Stephens since their viral encounter in 2016, but Stephens is persistent and will likely continue to take shots at the Irishman until he gets an answer.

Jose Aldo vs. Jeremy Stephens ruled a majority decision after six rounds – Gamebred Boxing 4 Highlights

Jose AldoJose Aldo and Jeremy Stephens first squared off on July 18, 2018. Nearly seven years later, the two former UFC standouts would have their long-awaited rematch in the co-main event of Gamebred Boxing 4 on Saturday night. Strapping on the 10oz gloves. Aldo looked to get his second straight win in the sweet science while […]

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Jose Aldo and Jeremy Stephens first squared off on July 18, 2018. Nearly seven years later, the two former UFC standouts would have their long-awaited rematch in the co-main event of Gamebred Boxing 4 on Saturday night. Strapping on the 10oz gloves. Aldo looked to get his second straight win in the sweet science while Stephens made his pro boxing debut during the stacked pay-per-view event.

Jose Aldo and Jeremy Stephens delivered an entertaining six-round scrap on Saturday night. Throughout the bout, Aldo was more methodical in his approach, keeping a high guard and looking to pepper Stephens with the jab throughout. Stephens was a little more flat-footed and neglected to move his head, but made up for it in volume, landing a variety of strikes.

Aldo held the advantage in the early rounds, but Stephens began to gain momentum in the third as he increased his head movement and began to utilize feints to throw off Aldo’s striking. In the final ten seconds of the bout, both fighters let their hands go, looking to gain an edge on the scorecards. After six hard-hitting rounds, we went to the judges for the decision.

Official Result: Jose Aldo vs. Jeremy Stephens is ruled a majority draw (58-56 Aldo, 57-57, 57-57)

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Jeremy Stephens Likens Himself To Jeffery Dahmer: ‘I Feel Like A Serial Killer’

Jeremy Stephens is chomping at the bit ahead of his PFL 10 bout with Natan Schulte. While he was always a tough out for any given fighter, Stephens left the UFC looking like his best days were behind him, exiting the promotion after going winless acros…

Jeremy Stephens is chomping at the bit ahead of his PFL 10 bout with Natan Schulte. While he was always a tough out for any given fighter, Stephens left the UFC looking like his best days were behind him, exiting the promotion after going winless across 6 contests. Then after losing once again in his…

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Video: Jeremy Stephens Makes Weight After Shaving Head & Beard For PFL 4

Jeremy StephensJeremy Stephens went the extra mile to make weight for PFL 4. UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens is slated to take on Myles Price in a lightweight bout this Friday at PFL 4. He was going into the contest with a full beard and hair on his head but things took a bizarre turn when ‘Lil […]

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Jeremy Stephens went the extra mile to make weight for PFL 4.

UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens is slated to take on Myles Price in a lightweight bout this Friday at PFL 4. He was going into the contest with a full beard and hair on his head but things took a bizarre turn when ‘Lil Heathen’ struggled to make the weight limit.

During the official weigh-ins for the upcoming PFL event in Atlanta, Stephens came in over the limit and was allowed time to shed off the remaining few pounds. With less than 10 minutes left to reach the division limit, Stephens took to the scale as the last fighter and looked very different than his initial try.

Jeremy Stephens shaves hair & beard to make weight

In a bid to make weight and retain 100 percent of his point tally, Jeremy Stephens brought out the razor to shave off his head and beard. The trick seemed to have worked for the 36-year-old Iowa native who needed to use a towel as he stripped down for his final attempt.

Stephens came in at 156-lbs making him eligible for the lightweight contest. Although title fights follow a rigid compliance to the divisional limit of 155 lbs, non-title fights are allowed a one-pound allowance.

PFL shared an image of Stephen sporting his new look on Twitter.

“Clean Shaven @LiLHeathenMMA hits the lightweight limit. #2022PFL4 156 lbs Stephens vs Price is official for tomorrow night!”

Stephens’ past struggles with weight

Having started his professional career in 2005, Jeremy Stephens made his way into the UFC in 2007 with an unsuccessful debut against Din Thomas. Towards the end of his run in the promotion, Stephens dropped five out of his last six with one being ruled a no contest. In January, he was let go after a nearly 15-year tenure that saw him compete in 33 fights under the banner.

Although he never missed weight when competing in the lightweight division, Stephens has had issues making weight at featherweight. He came in more than five pounds overweight at 150.5 lbs for his outing with Calvin Kattar at UFC 249 and also missed the mark by nearly five pounds against Dennis Bermudez, coming in at 149.5 lbs at UFC 189.

His first showing under PFL did not go his way as Clay Collard managed to secure a win by unanimous decision. Stephens will be looking to get back to winning ways after sacrificing his hair for the upcoming fight with Myles Price at PFL 4.