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Gilbert Melendez vs. Jeremy Stephens Possible For UFC 215

Gilbert Melendez and Jeremy Stephens may do battle at UFC 215. Melendez is looking to move back down to featherweight after going on a three-fight skid. “El Nino” is a former Strikeforce lightweight champion. His record in the UFC, however, is 1-4. Stephens has also been on a bumpy road. He’s gone 2-5 in his […]

Gilbert Melendez and Jeremy Stephens may do battle at UFC 215. Melendez is looking to move back down to featherweight after going on a three-fight skid. “El Nino” is a former Strikeforce lightweight champion. His record in the UFC, however, is 1-4. Stephens has also been on a bumpy road. He’s gone 2-5 in his […]

Gilbert Melendez vs. Jeremy Stephens In The Works For UFC 215

We got another bout that is being targeted for the upcoming UFC 215 event. The card is taking shape and apparently will feature an intriguing featherweight bout between Gilbert Melendez and Jeremy Stephens. The fight deal is close to being finalized according to Damon Martin, who broke the news via his Twitter account yesterday (Sunday, […]

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We got another bout that is being targeted for the upcoming UFC 215 event. The card is taking shape and apparently will feature an intriguing featherweight bout between Gilbert Melendez and Jeremy Stephens. The fight deal is close to being finalized according to Damon Martin, who broke the news via his Twitter account yesterday (Sunday, July 2nd, 2017).

Melendez has not competed inside the world famous Octagon since his bout against Edson Barboza at UFC on Fox 20 in July of 2016. Gilbert lost the bout, which marked the third straight loss for the former Strikeforce Lightweight champion of the world.

Since then, he has teased a drop down to 145 pounds on the heels of his skid, which is now a fact as it will become a reality as he looks to pick up his first win since 2013.

Although this will be a fresh start for Melendez, his upcoming bout will not be an easy task as Stephens is riding a two-fight losing streak himself, losing to Renato Moicano and Frankie Edgar in consecutive featherweight contests. Both fighter’s need a big win and they need it to come at UFC 215.

UFC 215 takes place on Sept. 9, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The main card will air on pay-per-view while the prelims will air on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.

Junior dos Santos has been booked to face Frances Ngannou in a heavyweight bout while Thiago Alves and Mike Perry will square off in a welterweight bout at the event. As of this writing, the promotion has yet to announce the main event.

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Mike Perry Dropped Jeremy Stephens For ‘Hip-Thrusting’ Girlfriend

The UFC hosted its 2017 Athlete Retreat in Las Vegas, Nevada, this past weekend and tensions began to flare between some fighters. First, it was reported that Cris Cyborg punched Angela Magana after the two got into a heated argument over some previous tweets Magana aimed at Cyborg. However, it seems as if this wasn’t […]

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The UFC hosted its 2017 Athlete Retreat in Las Vegas, Nevada, this past weekend and tensions began to flare between some fighters.

First, it was reported that Cris Cyborg punched Angela Magana after the two got into a heated argument over some previous tweets Magana aimed at Cyborg. However, it seems as if this wasn’t the only physical altercation.

Rising lightweight contender Mike Perry recently revealed that he pushed Jeremy Stephens to the ground after Stephens ‘tried to dance up’ on his girlfriend:

“I pushed Jeremy Stephens to the ground,” he told BJPenn.com. “We were at the Snoop Dogg concert. Cris ‘Cyborg’ had punched that one girl in the face on the second day. On the first night, they got between a couple of fighters, but they didn’t even touch each other.

“But then Jeremy Stephens tried to dance up on my girl, and he knew it was my girl. It was at the end of the night. Snoop had already come out, and I had been killing it, dancing with my girl all night. Jeremy Stephens walks up on her, and mid hip-thrust, as he was about to maybe make contact with her body, I pushed that motherf—ker hard as I could, double-hand to his chest, and he fell on the ground. He was mad as hell but he didn’t do s—t.”

“He was trying to be a dick, but he’s 145 pounds, he doesn’t want these problems,” Perry continued. “Who the fuck is that guy, bro?”

Perry has gained recognition after winning three of his four UFC bouts by way of stoppage, recently scoring a brutal knockout victory over Jake Ellenberger. Stephens, on the other hand, is coming off of back-to-back losses.

Perhaps the Athlete Retreat didn’t go exactly as the UFC had planned.

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Renato Moicano Outpoints Jeremy Stephens In Close Call

Jeremy Stephens (25-14) couldn’t pull off a win against Renato Moicano (11-0-1). The main card of the UFC on FOX 24 event began with a bout in the featherweight division. Stephens clashed with Moicano inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The two got started trading leg kicks. Moicano went for a spinning back

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Jeremy Stephens (25-14) couldn’t pull off a win against Renato Moicano (11-0-1).

The main card of the UFC on FOX 24 event began with a bout in the featherweight division. Stephens clashed with Moicano inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

The two got started trading leg kicks. Moicano went for a spinning back kick, but it was blocked. Stephens blocked a high kick, but was kept on his toes with leg kicks. A right hand found the mark for Moicano. As Moicano was backing up, Stephens landed a right hand. Moicano kept attacking the legs of his opponent and then scored a takedown. Stephens went for the arm as time expired.

At the start of the second stanza, “Lil Heathen” got hit with another leg kick. He went for a takedown himself, but wouldn’t get it. A right hand over the top connected for Moicano. More leg kicks were there for Moicano. Stephens started throwing more leg kicks of his own. A right hand landed for Stephens. “Lil Heathen” had Moicano backing up in round two.

Stephens opened the final frame with a leg kick. The two swung leather early. Moicano pushed his opponent against the fence and secured a takedown. Stephens was able to get back to his feet. A body kick was there for Moicano. Blood trickled down the nose of “Lil Heathen.” Stephens went for an uppercut, but missed. Moicano landed a combination. A leg kick was there for Stephens, but he ate a counter punch. The two exchanged strikes to end the fight.

Two of the three judges scored the fight for Moicano.

Final Result: Renato Moicano def. Jeremy Stephens via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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Jeremy Stephens vs. Renato Moicano Booked For UFC on FOX Event on April 15

Jeremy Stephens has got himself a fight. Stephens, who sits at the fifth spot on the official Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight rankings, will meet Renato Moicano (via UFC Tonight). The two 145-pounders are set to fight at a UFC on FOX event on April 15. UFC on FOX 24 takes place inside the Sprint […]

Jeremy Stephens has got himself a fight. Stephens, who sits at the fifth spot on the official Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight rankings, will meet Renato Moicano (via UFC Tonight). The two 145-pounders are set to fight at a UFC on FOX event on April 15. UFC on FOX 24 takes place inside the Sprint […]

Watch: Frankie Edgar’s Hilarious Post-Surgery Video

Frankie Edgar wanted to get back into the Octagon as soon as possible, but unfortunately for the former 155-pound UFC champ he had to undergo groin surgery to repair a nagging injury. Edgar’s last Octagon appearance saw him take home a unanimous decision win over No. 5-ranked featherweight Jeremy Stephens at UFC 205 from Madison

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Frankie Edgar wanted to get back into the Octagon as soon as possible, but unfortunately for the former 155-pound UFC champ he had to undergo groin surgery to repair a nagging injury.

Edgar’s last Octagon appearance saw him take home a unanimous decision win over No. 5-ranked featherweight Jeremy Stephens at UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden, earning himself another notch in the win column after his lopsided defeat by current undisputed featherweight champion Jose Aldo in July.

Prior to his loss to Aldo at UFC 200; ‘The Answer’ racked up an impressive five-fight win streak over names such as BJ Penn, Cub Swanson, Urijah Faber, and Chad Mendes. The string of wins over the cream of the crop in which the 145-pound division has to offer, solidified Edgar as one of the premiere challengers the featherweight division can offer.

Now after fixing an injury that has been bothering him since his fight with Stephens, it could only be a matter of time before we witness Edgar return to the Octagon and propel himself into title contention once again.

Although his attempts to get on the UFC’s upcoming card from Brooklyn, New York proved to be unsuccessful, the former lightweight champ is confident he’ll be back in action in no time at all. Edgar took to Instagram to share a hilarious post-surgery video, which you can check out here below:

“Groin surgery was a success. Was trying to get on the Brooklyn card but couldn’t get the deal done. So took care of a nagging injury. Shouldn’t be out to long! #AnesthesiaGotMeLikeWhoa“

Who would you like to see ‘The Answer’ throw-down with next?

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