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Jeremy Stephens Details UFC Exit & Decision To Sign With PFL

Jeremy Stephens has explained his recent move from the UFC to PFL. News broke Monday that Stephens will join the 2022 PFL season, competing in their lightweight division. This comes after an incredibly extensive UFC run that lasted longer than a decade. Due to the surprising news of Stephens’ signing, many might have questions as […]

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Jeremy Stephens has explained his recent move from the UFC to PFL.

News broke Monday that Stephens will join the 2022 PFL season, competing in their lightweight division. This comes after an incredibly extensive UFC run that lasted longer than a decade.

Due to the surprising news of Stephens’ signing, many might have questions as to why the veteran made this move. According to Stephens himself, he claims that the move was due to how he was treated by some in the UFC. While he states his relationship with UFC President Dana White was fine, he vaguely suggested that others didn’t treat him how he wanted.

Stephens spoke about the change in a recent appearance on The MMA Hour.

“I just felt like after the certain situation with the push with Drakkar [Klose], a lot of people wanna blame Dana [White], Dana loves me. We have a good relationship. There’s other people in power that I feel like were icing me out, not really trying to fight me? It is what it is, kinda didn’t go that way,” said Stephens.

“What’d you want me to say, could you have gotten me another fight, I was calling out Donald Cerrone [and] Michael Johnson was calling me out. I was calling for potential matchups in Jim Miller, Clay Guida, I’m like give me one of these guys. I still have legs, longevity the way I go out I’m still here. I’m just in a different organization now and that’s where I wanna go.

Stephens Hopes For More Fights In PFL

Jeremy Stephens — Image Credit: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Stephens is hopeful about his PFL run, as he sees the promotion as a place where he can get what he wants. Among those wants is having a more active fight schedule.

“I want to go where I’m respected, where I’m gonna go in, get an opportunity and a chance and pull myself up from these losses. I can’t do that by fighting once a year and getting iced out. It’s like bro, I fight beast after beast. All I’m looking for is an opportunity and that opportunity came to PFL.”

As for his first PFL opponent, Stephens isn’t sure yet. He said his promotional debut could be in April. That’s the same month that the PFL is set to kick off their 2022 season.

“You know, I’m thinking end of April. I think there’s something going on. I’d like to say end of April, I don’t have a date or none of that, just stay tuned and thanks for the love.”

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REPORT | Jeremy Stephens To Sign For PFL After Leaving The UFC

Jeremy Stephens won’t be a free agent for long as he is set to sign a deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) after parting ways with the UFC. MMA reporter Ariel Helwani announced that Stephens will sign with PFL and compete in their 2022 lightweight tournament. “Jeremy Stephens is no longer in the UFC after 34 […]

Jeremy Stephens won’t be a free agent for long as he is set to sign a deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) after parting ways with the UFC.

MMA reporter Ariel Helwani announced that Stephens will sign with PFL and compete in their 2022 lightweight tournament.

“Jeremy Stephens is no longer in the UFC after 34 fights,” Helwani wrote on Substack. “I’m told he is close to finalizing a deal with PFL to fight in their 155-pound division this upcoming season.

MMA Fighting reporters, Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin first reported the news of Stephens’ departure from the MMA leader after finishing out his latest contract back in July.

‘Lil Heathen’ was on a poor run of for and was winless in his last six fights with the promotion. Stephens suffered four high-profile defeats to featherweight fighters Jose Aldo, Zabit Magomedsharipov, Yair Rodriguez and Calvin Kattar before announcing his move to lightweight for the last fight on his UFC deal. The 35-year-old squared off against Mateusz Gamrot and suffered the quickest defeat of his MMA career via submission which came in just over one minute.

Stephens can leave the UFC with his head held high after picking ups several high-profile wins over the likes of 19 knockout Josh Emmett, Doo Ho-Choi, Gilbert Melendez, Renan Barao, Dennis Bermudez, Darren Elkins and Rafael dos Anjos.

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Jeremy Stephens Parts Ways With The UFC, Ending 15-Year Run

Longtime UFC featherweight Jeremy Stephens has left the organization.

After 14 years with the UFC, Jeremy Stephens left the promotion. The news of his departure was first announced by UFC Roster Watch on Twitter. Stephens has not fought since July…

Longtime UFC featherweight Jeremy Stephens has left the organization.

After 14 years with the UFC, Jeremy Stephens left the promotion. The news of his departure was first announced by UFC Roster Watch on Twitter. Stephens has not fought since July of 2021, which was his last bout on his contract. He was not released from the organization but instead has decided to test free agency.

Stephens came to the UFC back in 2007 when he stepped in to face Din Thomas at UFC 71. He lost that first fight but was back again three months later and got his first UFC win over Diego Saraiva. Stephens’ UFC career was an up-and-down journey. The most wins he ever strung together in a row were three.

Over his 14 years in the UFC, he has faced some of the best to have ever set foot in the Octagon, including José Aldo, Anthony Pettis, Donald Cerrone, and Charles Oliveira. The list of top opponents for Stephens goes on and on. Although he never fought for the title, throughout his career he faced six future or former champions.

To end his UFC run, Stephens fell into a bit of a downward spiral. He lost five of his last six, with a no-contest thrown in. This may not be the end of Stephens’ run in MMA however, since he has not officially announced his retirement from the sport. These days, the free agency market is better than ever for fighters. A few options for him could be Bellator, PFL, BKFC, or even Khabib Nurmagomedov’s new promotion Eagle FC.

Recently Eagle FC has signed a number of former UFC fighters for their upcoming United States shows. PFL as well is hosting some former UFC fighters on their 2022 roster. Stephens, at 35 years old, could be a welcome addition to either of these landing spots. However, if he decides to hang up his gloves for good, he will be remembered for his grit and knockout power.

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REPORT | Jeremy Stephens Parts Ways With The UFC Following 15-Year Tenure?

Veteran UFC featherweight staple, Jeremy Stephens has reportedly parted ways with the organization following the completion of his contractual obligations last July – ending a 15-year stint with the promotion, beginning back in 2007. Stephens, 35, is currently in the midst of a three-fight losing run, most recently suffering a one-sided opening round kimura loss […]

Stephens, 35, is currently in the midst of a three-fight losing run, most recently suffering a one-sided opening round kimura loss to the #12 ranked, Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 31 back in July in his return to the lightweight limit.

Jeremy Stephens holds a notable knockout win over former lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos

Winless in his last six outings, the Iowa native’s most recent win came against the current #6 rated featherweight contender, Josh Emmett back in 2018 – whom he finished with thunderous second round knockout strikes. MMA Fighting reporters, Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin were first to report the news of Stephens’ departure from the North American-based promotion.

Before his submission defeat to Gamrot, Stephens was finished by strikes against both Calvin Kattar and Jose Aldo – in between a pair of decision losses to both Yair Rodriguez, and Zabit Magomedsharipov, whilst initially competing to an official ‘No Contest’ against Rodriguez in a UFC Fight Night Mexico City main event.

15-18(1) throughout his 15-year stint with the Dana White-led outfit, Stephens, who initially entered the promotion as a lightweight, found most of his success at the featherweight limit.

Landing a total 19 knockout victories across his professional mixed martial arts career which began back in 2005, Stephens has bested household names such as the aforenoted, Emmett, Doo Ho-Choi, Gilbert Melendez, Renan Barao, Dennis Bermudez, Darren Elkins, Rony Jason, Estevan Payan, and Rafael dos Anjos.

In April of last year, Stephens was slated to feature against Drakkar Klose at UFC Vegas 24, however, in the hours leading up to the bout, Klose was forced to withdraw citing a neck injury, after Stephens has forcibly shoved him during the pre-fight weigh-in staredowns on Friday. As a result, Stephens was also removed from the card and the bout was shelved.

Jeremy Stephens Calls For Conor McGregor Fight

Jeremy Stephens may be on a long losing streak but that hasn’t affected his confidence at all. ‘Lil Heathen’ was tapped out in just over a minute this past weekend when he stepped back up to lightweight to take on Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 32. The 35-year-old hasn’t tasted victory in six fights, losing […]

Jeremy Stephens may be on a long losing streak but that hasn’t affected his confidence at all.

‘Lil Heathen’ was tapped out in just over a minute this past weekend when he stepped back up to lightweight to take on Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 32.

The 35-year-old hasn’t tasted victory in six fights, losing five and enduring a no-contest against Yair Rodriguez.

Stephens beat Josh Emmett back in February 2018 before this disappointing turn in form saw him suffer five consecutive losses, a run of poor form that would usually lead to a fighter begin cut by the UFC.

Stephens has a stacked record with plenty of high-profile wins over the likes of Rafael Dos Anjos, Sam Stout, Renan Barao and Gilbert Melendez.

He is perhaps most famous for being the guy Conor McGregor roasted at a UFC press conference in 2016. Stephens presented himself as a potential opponent for McGregor during the UFC 205 presser only for the Irishman to loudly ask, “who the fook is that guy?”

Stephens thinks now is the time to settle his beef with McGregor.

“Just thinking… the true fight to make is me and Connor,” Stephens wrote on social media. “He broke his ankle, someone dove for my ankle. We both like to fight and keep it standing. Both power both different. Plus I like to calve kick and have wide range of KO’s.”

Just thinking… the true fight to make is me and Connor. He broke his ankle, someone dove for my ankle. We both like to fight and keep it standing. Both power both different. Plus I like to calve kick and have wide range of KO’s

— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) July 20, 2021

As the MMA veteran mentioned, McGregor is currently injured after breaking his tibia and fibula at UFC 264. ‘Notorious’ was looking to avenge his UFC 257 defeat to Dustin Poirier but ended up suffering a horrific injury at the end of round one. The former dual weight champion is intent on fighting ‘The Diamond’ for the fourth time when he is fully healed up, although that process is expected to take more than a year to play out.

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Jeremy Stephens Renews Hope Of Showing McGregor Who TF He Is

Jeremy Stephens feels he’s the best opponent for Conor McGregor. McGregor recently competed in a trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 264. The bout ended at the conclusion of the first round when the “Notorious&#8221…

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