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‘Make It Happen’ – Fans React To Jeremy Stephens Facing Off With Conor McGregor After Stopping Eddie Alvarez At BKFC KnuckleMania V

In a battle of former power-punching UFC stars, Jeremy Stephens was able to come away with a huge victory, knocking out hometown hero Eddie Alvarez in Philadelphia in the main event of BKFC’s KnuckleMania V. The two started the fight with some feeling out before Alvarez connected with a pair of left jabs. “Lil Heathen” […]

In a battle of former power-punching UFC stars, Jeremy Stephens was able to come away with a huge victory, knocking out hometown hero Eddie Alvarez in Philadelphia in the main event of BKFC’s KnuckleMania V.

The two started the fight with some feeling out before Alvarez connected with a pair of left jabs. “Lil Heathen” started to get a rhythm, but Alvarez got into his own groove, working Stephens over with crisp combinations.

The former UFC champion started to work the body in the second round, but Stephens picked up his pace and power, landing stronger shots. Alvarez, however, took back control of the fight in the second half of the round.

A right hand from “Lil Heathen” dropped Alvarez to start the third round. While “The Underground King” got back to his feet, Stephens aimed to get the finish, rushing forward and focusing on the jab.

He was able to drop Alvarez with another right hand in the round’s closing seconds, and while the Philadelphia native saw the bell, his corner elected to wave the fight off after the round, giving Stephens the victory in enemy territory.

Following his victory, Stephens had a faceoff with BKFC part-owner Conor McGregor, who once infamously asked who “Lil Heathen” was at a UFC press conference in 2016.

Fans React As Jeremy Stephens Forces Corner Stoppage Of Eddie Alvarez, Faces Off With Conor McGregor

Stephens now improves to 3-0 in the BKFC ring, having previously finished Jimmie Rivera and scored a decision over Bobby Taylor at BKFC 56 and BKFC 65, respectively.

Alvarez, meanwhile, now falls to 1-2 in the promotion, having defeated Chad Mendes at BKFC 41 but lost to Mike Perry for the King of Violence Championship at BKFC 56.

‘Make It Happen’ – Fans React To Jeremy Stephens Facing Off With Conor McGregor After Stopping Eddie Alvarez At BKFC KnuckleMania V

In a battle of former power-punching UFC stars, Jeremy Stephens was able to come away with a huge victory, knocking out hometown hero Eddie Alvarez in Philadelphia in the main event of BKFC’s KnuckleMania V. The two started the fight with some feeling out before Alvarez connected with a pair of left jabs. “Lil Heathen” […]

In a battle of former power-punching UFC stars, Jeremy Stephens was able to come away with a huge victory, knocking out hometown hero Eddie Alvarez in Philadelphia in the main event of BKFC’s KnuckleMania V.

The two started the fight with some feeling out before Alvarez connected with a pair of left jabs. “Lil Heathen” started to get a rhythm, but Alvarez got into his own groove, working Stephens over with crisp combinations.

The former UFC champion started to work the body in the second round, but Stephens picked up his pace and power, landing stronger shots. Alvarez, however, took back control of the fight in the second half of the round.

A right hand from “Lil Heathen” dropped Alvarez to start the third round. While “The Underground King” got back to his feet, Stephens aimed to get the finish, rushing forward and focusing on the jab.

He was able to drop Alvarez with another right hand in the round’s closing seconds, and while the Philadelphia native saw the bell, his corner elected to wave the fight off after the round, giving Stephens the victory in enemy territory.

Following his victory, Stephens had a faceoff with BKFC part-owner Conor McGregor, who once infamously asked who “Lil Heathen” was at a UFC press conference in 2016.

Fans React As Jeremy Stephens Forces Corner Stoppage Of Eddie Alvarez, Faces Off With Conor McGregor

Stephens now improves to 3-0 in the BKFC ring, having previously finished Jimmie Rivera and scored a decision over Bobby Taylor at BKFC 56 and BKFC 65, respectively.

Alvarez, meanwhile, now falls to 1-2 in the promotion, having defeated Chad Mendes at BKFC 41 but lost to Mike Perry for the King of Violence Championship at BKFC 56.

Jeremy Stephens Faces Off with Conor McGregor Moments After TKOing Eddie Alvarez – BKFC KnuckleMania 5 Highlights

Jeremy Stephens Faces Off with Conor McGregor Moments After TKOing Eddie Alvarez - BKFC KnuckleMania 5 HighlightsJeremy Stephens scored a massive upset in the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 headliner on Saturday night, landing a big win…

Jeremy Stephens Faces Off with Conor McGregor Moments After TKOing Eddie Alvarez - BKFC KnuckleMania 5 Highlights

Jeremy Stephens scored a massive upset in the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 headliner on Saturday night, landing a big win over former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez.

In the early going, Alvarez appeared to be leading the dance with his jab front and center. However, things took a quick turn in the opening seconds of the third round when ‘Lil Heathen’ caught Alvarez with a counter right that put ‘The Underground King’ on the mat.

Alvarez answered the continue and continued to fight, but just before the end of the third, he ate another devastating right hand that sent him crashing to the canvas for a second time in less than two minutes. Still, Alvarez fought his way back up, answering the referee’s eight count and making it to his corner. Unfortunately, he would never get off his stool.

Before the beginning of the fourth round, Alvarez’s corner threw in the towel, bringing an end to the contest and awarding Stephens the victory via technical knockout.

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Official Result: Jeremy Stephens def. Eddie Alvarez via TKO at 2:00 of Round 3.

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Immediately following the contest, Stephens called out Conor McGregor who got into the ring with ‘Lil Heathen’ and suggested that the two “set a date” for a potential scrap inside the squared circle.

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Check out highlights from Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens at BKFC KnuckleMania 5:

Jeremy Stephens Faces Off with Conor McGregor Moments After TKOing Eddie Alvarez – BKFC KnuckleMania 5 Highlights

Jeremy Stephens Faces Off with Conor McGregor Moments After TKOing Eddie Alvarez - BKFC KnuckleMania 5 HighlightsJeremy Stephens scored a massive upset in the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 headliner on Saturday night, landing a big win…

Jeremy Stephens Faces Off with Conor McGregor Moments After TKOing Eddie Alvarez - BKFC KnuckleMania 5 Highlights

Jeremy Stephens scored a massive upset in the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 headliner on Saturday night, landing a big win over former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez.

In the early going, Alvarez appeared to be leading the dance with his jab front and center. However, things took a quick turn in the opening seconds of the third round when ‘Lil Heathen’ caught Alvarez with a counter right that put ‘The Underground King’ on the mat.

Alvarez answered the continue and continued to fight, but just before the end of the third, he ate another devastating right hand that sent him crashing to the canvas for a second time in less than two minutes. Still, Alvarez fought his way back up, answering the referee’s eight count and making it to his corner. Unfortunately, he would never get off his stool.

Before the beginning of the fourth round, Alvarez’s corner threw in the towel, bringing an end to the contest and awarding Stephens the victory via technical knockout.

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Official Result: Jeremy Stephens def. Eddie Alvarez via TKO at 2:00 of Round 3.

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Immediately following the contest, Stephens called out Conor McGregor who got into the ring with ‘Lil Heathen’ and suggested that the two “set a date” for a potential scrap inside the squared circle.

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Check out highlights from Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens at BKFC KnuckleMania 5:

Jeremy Stephens Faces Off with Conor McGregor Moments After TKOing Eddie Alvarez – BKFC KnuckleMania 5 Highlights

Jeremy Stephens Faces Off with Conor McGregor Moments After TKOing Eddie Alvarez - BKFC KnuckleMania 5 HighlightsJeremy Stephens scored a massive upset in the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 headliner on Saturday night, landing a big win…

Jeremy Stephens Faces Off with Conor McGregor Moments After TKOing Eddie Alvarez - BKFC KnuckleMania 5 Highlights

Jeremy Stephens scored a massive upset in the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 headliner on Saturday night, landing a big win over former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez.

In the early going, Alvarez appeared to be leading the dance with his jab front and center. However, things took a quick turn in the opening seconds of the third round when ‘Lil Heathen’ caught Alvarez with a counter right that put ‘The Underground King’ on the mat.

Alvarez answered the continue and continued to fight, but just before the end of the third, he ate another devastating right hand that sent him crashing to the canvas for a second time in less than two minutes. Still, Alvarez fought his way back up, answering the referee’s eight count and making it to his corner. Unfortunately, he would never get off his stool.

Before the beginning of the fourth round, Alvarez’s corner threw in the towel, bringing an end to the contest and awarding Stephens the victory via technical knockout.

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Official Result: Jeremy Stephens def. Eddie Alvarez via TKO at 2:00 of Round 3.

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Immediately following the contest, Stephens called out Conor McGregor who got into the ring with ‘Lil Heathen’ and suggested that the two “set a date” for a potential scrap inside the squared circle.

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Check out highlights from Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens at BKFC KnuckleMania 5:

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.