Best fights of Jeremy Stephens
Over 21 years as a professional, Jeremy Stephens has compiled a 29-23 (21) record, fighting across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jeremy Stephens defeats Renan Barão
On May 29, 2016 Jeremy Stephens faced Renan Barão in a featherweight bout. Stephens was 30 years old with a record of 24-12, and Barão was 29 with a record of 33-3. Both Stephens and Barão were coming off a loss. Stephens won via unanimous decision.
2. Jeremy Stephens loses to Frankie Edgar via unanimous decision
On November 12, 2016 Jeremy Stephens faced Frankie Edgar in a featherweight bout. Stephens was 30 years old with a record of 25-12, and Edgar was 35 with a record of 20-5-1. Stephens was coming off a win, while Edgar was coming off a loss. Stephens lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Edgar.
3. Jeremy Stephens KOs Josh Emmett
On February 24, 2018 Jeremy Stephens faced Josh Emmett in a featherweight bout. Stephens was 31 years old with a record of 27-14, and Emmett was 32 with a record of 13-1. Both Stephens and Emmett were on a 2-fight winning streak. Stephens stopped Josh Emmett via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Jeremy Stephens KOs Rony Jason in 40 seconds
On November 9, 2013 Jeremy Stephens faced Rony Jason in a featherweight bout. Stephens was 27 years old with a record of 21-9, and Jason was 29 with a record of 13-3. Stephens was coming off a win and Jason was on a 8-fight winning streak. Stephens stopped Rony Jason via KO in the 1st round.
5. Jeremy Stephens KOs Dennis Bermudez
On July 11, 2015 Jeremy Stephens faced Dennis Bermudez in a featherweight bout. Stephens was 29 years old with a record of 23-11, and Bermudez was 28 with a record of 14-4. Stephens was on a 2-fight losing streak and Bermudez was coming off a loss. Stephens stopped Dennis Bermudez via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Jeremy Stephens defeats Darren Elkins
On January 25, 2014 Jeremy Stephens faced Darren Elkins in a featherweight bout. Stephens was 27 years old with a record of 22-9, and Elkins was 29 with a record of 17-3. Stephens was on a 2-fight winning streak and Elkins was coming off a win. Stephens won via unanimous decision.
7. Jeremy Stephens KOs Marcus Davis
On January 1, 2011 Jeremy Stephens faced Marcus Davis in a lightweight bout. Stephens was 24 years old with a record of 18-6, and Davis was 37 with a record of 17-7. Both Stephens and Davis were coming off a loss. Stephens stopped Marcus Davis via KO in the 3rd round.
8. Jeremy Stephens loses to Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision
On May 15, 2012 Jeremy Stephens faced Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout. Stephens was 25 years old with a record of 20-7, and Cerrone was 29 with a record of 17-4. Both Stephens and Cerrone were coming off a loss. Stephens lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cerrone.
9. Jeremy Stephens defeats Sam Stout
On May 8, 2010 Jeremy Stephens faced Sam Stout in a lightweight bout. Stephens was 23 years old with a record of 17-5, and Stout was 26 with a record of 15-5-1. Stephens was coming off a win and Stout was on a 2-fight winning streak. Stephens won via split decision.
10. Jeremy Stephens loses to Melvin Guillard via split decision
On September 25, 2010 Jeremy Stephens faced Melvin Guillard in a lightweight bout. Stephens was 24 years old with a record of 18-5, and Guillard was 27 with a record of 26-8-2. Both Stephens and Guillard were on a 2-fight winning streak. Stephens lost via split decision. Went the distance with Guillard.