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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Jeremy Stephens defeats Danny Downes
On June 4, 2011 Jeremy Stephens faced Danny Downes in a lightweight bout. Stephens was 25 years old with a record of 19-6, and Downes was 25 with a record of 8-1. Stephens was coming off a win and Downes was on a 2-fight winning streak. Stephens won via unanimous decision.
10. Jeremy Stephens loses to Anthony Pettis via split decision
On October 8, 2011 Jeremy Stephens faced Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout. Stephens was 25 years old with a record of 20-6, and Pettis was 24 with a record of 13-2. Stephens was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Pettis was coming off a loss. Stephens lost via split decision. Went the distance with Pettis.