Jeremy Stephens using Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson as inspiration for return run
Jeremy Stephens isn't ruling anything out.
MORRISTOWN, N. J. – Jeremy Stephens isn't ruling anything out, even in his third UFC stint.
One of the most seasoned fighters on the promotional roster, Stephens (29-22 MMA, 15-19 UFC) returned from nearly four years away from the promotion in May when he competed in, and lost, a rare one-off bout against Mason Jones. The loss didn't sit well with him. Even though he returned to BKFC for a bout vs.
Mike Perry in October, Stephens still had the UFC on his mind. So Stephens repeated what worked for him to get the Jones bout; he messaged UFC CEO Dana and asked for another opportunity. The message was received.
Stephens takes on King Green (34-17-1 MMA, 15-12-1 UFC) at UFC 328 at Prudential Center in Newark. "UFC is my dream," Stephens told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a pre-fight news conference Wednesday. "I've been watching this sh*t since like fifth grade with my grandfather.