Jeremy Stephens

US“Lil' Heathen”

Jeremy Stephens (29-23) is a lightweight fighting out of San Diego, California. Jeremy Stephens's last fight was a loss to King Green by submission (rear-naked choke) at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland in May 2026.

Record29-23-0, 1 NC
DivisionLightweight
Height5'9"
Reach71"
Age39
Last FightOct 4, 2025
BornMay 26, 1986
BirthplaceDes Moines, Iowa, United States
Fighting out ofSan Diego, California
UFC Career Stats:
Sig. strikes landed / min3.13
Striking accuracy41%
Sig. strikes absorbed / min3.25
Striking defense58%
Takedowns / 15 min1.10
Takedown accuracy38%
Takedown defense62%
Sub attempts / 15 min0.40

36 UFC fights through Oct 31, 2026. Source: UFCStats

Fight History:

*Exhibition (EX.) fights included in history

  • LKing Green
    May 9, 2026
    UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland·Lightweight
    Submission (Rear-naked choke)·R1 · 4:20View
  • LMason Jones
    May 3, 2025
    UFC Fight Night·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LTitle FightNatan Schulte
    Nov 25, 2022
    PFL 10: 2022 Championships·Lightweight
    Submission (Arm Triangle Choke)·R2 · 1:32
  • WMyles Price
    Jun 17, 2022
    PFL 4: 2022 Regular Season·Lightweight
    Decision (Split)·R3
  • LClay Collard
    Apr 20, 2022
    PFL 1: 2022 Regular Season·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LMateusz Gamrot
    Jul 17, 2021
    UFC Fight Night·Lightweight
    Submission (Kimura)·R1 · 1:05
  • LCalvin Kattar
    May 9, 2020
    UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje·Featherweight
    KO/TKO (Elbows to Ground & Pound)·R2 · 2:42
  • LYair Rodriguez
    Oct 18, 2019
    UFC on ESPN 6·Featherweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • NCYair Rodriguez
    Sep 21, 2019
    UFC on ESPN+ 17·Featherweight
    R1 · 0:15
  • LZabit Magomedsharipov
    Mar 2, 2019
    UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith·Featherweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LJosé Aldo
    Jul 28, 2018
    UFC on FOX 30·Featherweight
    KO/TKO (Body Shot & Ground & Pound)·R1 · 4:19
  • WJosh Emmett
    Feb 24, 2018
    UFC on FOX 28·Featherweight
    KO/TKO (Punches)·R2 · 1:35
  • WDoo Ho Choi
    Jan 14, 2018
    UFC Fight Night 124·Featherweight
    KO/TKO (Punches)·R2 · 2:36
  • WGilbert Melendez
    Sep 9, 2017
    UFC 215: Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2·Featherweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LRenato Moicano
    Apr 15, 2017
    UFC on FOX 24·Featherweight
    Decision (Split)·R3
  • LFrankie Edgar
    Nov 12, 2016
    UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor·Featherweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WRenan Barão
    May 29, 2016
    UFC Fight Night 88·Featherweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LMax Holloway
    Dec 12, 2015
    UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor·Featherweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WDennis Bermudez
    Jul 11, 2015
    UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor·Featherweight
    KO/TKO (Flying Knee & Punches)·R3 · 0:32
  • LCharles Oliveira
    Dec 12, 2014
    The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale·Featherweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LCub Swanson
    Jun 28, 2014
    UFC Fight Night 44·Featherweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R5
  • WDarren Elkins
    Jan 25, 2014
    UFC on FOX 10·Featherweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WRony Jason
    Nov 9, 2013
    UFC Fight Night 32·Featherweight
    KO/TKO (Head Kick)·R1 · 0:40
  • WEstevan Payan
    May 25, 2013
    UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2·Featherweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LYves Edwards
    Dec 8, 2012
    UFC on FOX 5·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Punches & Elbows)·R1 · 1:55
  • LDonald Cerrone
    May 15, 2012
    UFC on FUEL TV 3·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LAnthony Pettis
    Oct 8, 2011
    UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3·Lightweight
    Decision (Split)·R3
  • WDanny Downes
    Jun 4, 2011
    The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WMarcus Davis
    Jan 1, 2011
    UFC 125: Resolution·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Punch)·R3 · 2:33
  • LMelvin Guillard
    Sep 25, 2010
    UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop·Lightweight
    Decision (Split)·R3
  • WSam Stout
    May 8, 2010
    UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2·Lightweight
    Decision (Split)·R3
  • WJustin Buchholz
    Sep 16, 2009
    UFC Fight Night 19·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage)·R1 · 3:32
  • LGleison Tibau
    Apr 1, 2009
    UFC Fight Night 18·Catchweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LJoe Lauzon
    Feb 7, 2009
    UFC Fight Night 17·Lightweight
    Submission (Armbar)·R2 · 4:43
  • WRafael dos Anjos
    Nov 15, 2008
    UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Punches)·R3 · 0:39
  • LSpencer Fisher
    Jun 21, 2008
    The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WCole Miller
    Jan 23, 2008
    UFC Fight Night 12·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Punches & Elbows)·R2 · 4:44
  • WDiego Saraiva
    Sep 22, 2007
    UFC 76: Knockout·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WTitle FightNick Walker
    Jul 27, 2007
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO
  • LDin Thomas
    May 26, 2007
    UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson·Lightweight
    Submission (Armbar)·R2 · 2:44
  • WVern Jefferson
    Mar 17, 2007
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO
  • WNorm Alexander
    Feb 21, 2007
    Unknown Event
    Submission
  • WTitle FightChris Mickle
    Nov 22, 2006
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO
  • WAaron Williams
    Sep 22, 2006
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO
  • WDoug Alcorn
    Aug 19, 2006
    Unknown Event
    Submission
  • WTitle FightChris Mickle
    Jul 15, 2006
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO
  • WTitle FightKendrick Johnson
    Feb 11, 2006
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO
  • WWill Shutt
    Aug 27, 2005
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO
  • WSharome Blanchard
    Mar 19, 2005
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO
  • LChris Mickle
    Mar 2, 2005
    Unknown Event
    Submission
  • WChris Caleb
    Feb 2, 2005
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO
  • WGary Percival
    Jan 15, 2005
    Unknown Event
    Submission
  • WTed Worthington
    Jan 12, 2005
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO