Stephens was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 26, 1986, and came from a broken home. When he was eight years old, Stephens parents divorced and he constantly switched between schools while also living in various apartments, shelters, and even in his mother's car before moving to Norwalk, Iowa, with his father, who was granted custody of Stephens when he was in the fifth grade. Growing up, Stephens played baseball, basketball, and also competed in wrestling. Stephens attended Norwalk High School where he was a standout in baseball and wrestling, having returned to wrestling during his senior year. Stephens was introduced to mixed martial arts by his grandfather who had also originally persuaded Stephens to compete in wrestling. While beginning his career in mixed martial arts, Stephens looked up to and later became friends with fellow Des Moines native Josh Neer.[5]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
At age 16, Stephens began mixed martial arts as an amateur and began full-time training at the age of 18. Stephens was the UGC and MCC Lightweight Champion.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
2007
Stephens was defeated via second round armbar submission in his UFC debut against veteran Din Thomas at UFC 71 on May 26, 2007.
His first win in the UFC was against Diego Saraiva at UFC 76 via unanimous decision.
2008
Jeremy then scored his second win inside the Octagon after beating Cole Miller via second-round TKO at UFC Fight Night 12.
After the loss he rebounded with an emphatic come from behind knockout victory over BJJ black belt and future UFC Lightweight Champion, Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 91. He was out-grappled the first two rounds but in the third came out swinging and landed a huge uppercut on dos Anjos that knocked him unconscious. This win earned him the Knockout of the Night award.
2009
Stephens next stepped in as a late replacement for Hermes Franca against Joe Lauzon on February 7, 2009, at UFC Fight Night 17. Lauzon defeated Stephens with an armbar late in the second round.
Stephens was expected to return to the octagon on September 16, 2009, at UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard against UFC newcomer Ronnys Torres. However, Torres sustained an injury during training and was replaced by Justin Buchholz. Stephens defeated Buchholz after landing several big strikes and opening up a deep gash on Buchholz's forehead, forcing the doctor to stop the fight midway through the first round. This win earned him the Knockout of the Night award.
2010
Stephens was expected to face Nik Lentz on January 11, 2010, at UFC Fight Night 20.[7] However, Stephens suffered a cut and was forced to pull out of the fight.
Stephens defeated Sam Stout via split decision on May 8, 2010, at UFC 113. He won the fight via split decision. This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.
Stephens faced Marcus Davis on January 1, 2011, at UFC 125. After likely losing the first two rounds, Stephens then came out more aggressive in the third round and caught Davis with a counter punch resulting in a KO win. This win earned him the Knockout of the Night award.
Stephens was expected to face Jonathan Brookins on June 4, 2011, at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.[9] However, Brookins was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Danny Downes.[10] Stephens defeated Downes via unanimous decision after dominating all three rounds.
Stephens faced Anthony Pettis on October 8, 2011, at UFC 136.[11] Pettis defeated Stephens via split decision (29-28, 28–29, 29-28).
Stephens was expected to face Yves Edwards on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5.[13] However, the bout was cancelled due to Stephens being arrested on the day of the event for an assault charge that dates back to 2011.[14] The fight eventually took place on December 8, 2012, at UFC on Fox 5. Edwards won by knockout in the first round, being the first fighter to ever stop Stephens via strikes.
2013
Stephens made his Featherweight debut against promotional newcomer Estevan Payan on May 25, 2013, at UFC 160.[15] He won the bloody fight via unanimous decision.
Stephens faced Cub Swanson on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 44.[21] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.
Stephens faced Dennis Bermudez on July 11, 2015, at UFC 189.[23] He won the fight by TKO due to a flying knee and punches after a close first two rounds.[24]
Stephens faced Max Holloway on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194.[25] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[26]
Stephens faced Yair Rodríguez on September 21, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 17.[47] The bout ended in a "No Contest" just 15 seconds into the first round after Rodríguez accidentally swatted Stephens in the left eye, rendering Stephens unable to continue.[48]
Stephens was scheduled to Calvin Kattar on April 18, 2020, at UFC 249.[52] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed[53] and the bout eventually took place on May 9, 2020.[54] At the weigh-ins on May 8, Stephens missed weight, weighing in at 150.5 pounds, 4.5 pounds over the non-title featherweight limit. As a result, the bout proceeded as a catchweight bout and Stephens was fined 20% of his purse.[55] Despite having success and out-striking Kattar in the first round, Stephens lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[56]
Stephens was expected to return to the lightweight division for the first one since 2012 to face Drakkar Klose at UFC on ESPN 22.[59] However, day of the event, it was announced that the bout was scrapped due to Klose sustaining a spinal injury as a result of being shoved by Stephens at the weigh-ins.[60]
In late-January 2022, it was announced that after a nearly 15 year tenure and 33 fights in the UFC, Stephens contract was not renewed after his most recent fight for the promotion.[63]
Professional Fighters League
After his contract was not renewed by the UFC, Stephens signed with PFL for the 2022 season to compete in their Lightweight division.[64]
In his promotional debut, Stephens faced Clay Collard on April 23, 2022, at PFL 1.[65] In a back and forth affair, Stephens lost the bout via unanimous decision.[66]
Stephens faced Myles Price on June 17, 2022, at PFL 4.[67] He won the bout via split decision.[68]
Stephens faced Natan Schulte on November 25, 2022, at PFL 10.[69] Stephens lost the bout in the second round, getting submitted by arm-triangle choke.[70]
Stephens is of Mexican descent maternally.[77] He has two daughters and is a good friend of former UFC Fighter Anton Kuivanen.[78] Stephens has spoken about how self-doubt has affected his life and how his failures have led to suicidal thoughts in the past.[79]
On October 5, 2012, the date Stephens was supposed to fight at UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot, Stephens was arrested in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after Minneapolis PD served an arrest warrant. Stephens was charged with felony assault and burglary, stemming from an incident that took place in Des Moines, Iowa, in 2011. Stephens was then extradited to the Polk County jail where he was incarcerated for 15 days before being released. Most of the charges, however, were eventually dropped, and Stephens pled guilty to one count of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.[80][81]
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