“Lil' Heathen” Lightweight
Jeremy Stephens
15-20-0, 1 NC
UFC record, 36 fights, 408.9 min
29-23-0 (1 NC)
Pro record, all promotions, as ufcstats lists it
- Height
- 5'9"
- Reach
- 71"
- Weight
- 155 lb
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Born
- Sun, May 25, 1986, age 40
- First UFC fight
- Sat, May 26, 2007
- Latest UFC fight
- Sat, May 9, 2026
01/How he wins
in 15 wins
3 Punches to Head At Distance (8 KO/TKO), 7 decisions in 15 wins
| How the fight ended | His wins | His losses |
|---|---|---|
| KO/TKO | 8 | 3 |
| Submission | 0 | 4 |
| Decision | 7 | 13 |
| All | 15 | 20 |
1 no contest not in either column
02/Career rates
36 fights, 408.9 min
Sig strikes landed
3.13 per min
1,281 in 408.9 min, 36 fights
Sig strike accuracy
40.8%
1,281 of 3,138 attempts
Sig strikes absorbed
3.25 per min
1,327 of 3,152 landed on him in 408.9 min
Takedowns
1.10 per 15 min
30 of 78 · 408.9 min
Takedown accuracy
38.5%
30 of 78 attempts
Takedown defence
78 of 126
defended of attempted on him, 408.9 min
Control time
2:37 per 15 min
71:31 of 408:52
Knockdowns
18
scored in 408.9 min, 36 fights
Submission attempts
0.40 per 15 min
11 in 408.9 min
Where his sig strikes land
74% distance, 10% clinch, 17% ground
942 distance, 126 clinch, 213 ground of 1,281 landed
What he hits
59% head, 17% body, 24% leg
752 head, 222 body, 307 leg of 1,281 landed
Cage time
408:52
36 fights, the minutes every rate above is counted in
1 fight was overturned or ruled a no contest. Its minutes and attempts count in every rate above; the result counts in neither column of the record.
03/By division
2 divisions
| Fights | Record | Min | Sig strikes | Per min | Takedowns | Control | KD | Finishes in wins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherweight | 18 | 8-9-0, 1 NC | 212.8 | 771 of 1,997 | 3.62 | 12 of 39 | 32:06 of 212:46 | 11 | 4 in 8 |
| Lightweight | 18 | 7-11-0 | 196.1 | 510 of 1,141 | 2.60 | 18 of 39 | 39:25 of 196:06 | 7 | 4 in 7 |
| All | 36 | 15-20-0, 1 NC | 408.9 | 1,281 of 3,138 | 3.13 | 30 of 78 | 71:31 of 408:52 | 18 | 8 in 15 |
04/By year
2007 to 2026
| Fights | Record | Min | Sig strikes | Per min | Takedowns | Control | KD | Finishes in wins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 4.3 | 5 of 13 | 1.15 | 0 of 0 | 0:07 of 4:20 | 0 | 0 in 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 15.0 | 42 of 108 | 2.80 | 0 of 0 | 0:11 of 15:00 | 0 | 0 in 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 1.1 | 0 of 0 | 0.00 | 0 of 0 | 0:03 of 1:05 | 0 | 0 in 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 7.8 | 57 of 104 | 7.29 | 0 of 0 | 0:06 of 7:49 | 0 | 0 in 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0-2-0, 1 NC | 30.3 | 91 of 217 | 3.01 | 3 of 4 | 5:36 of 30:15 | 0 | 0 in 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 18.5 | 93 of 250 | 5.03 | 0 of 0 | 0:20 of 18:30 | 2 | 2 in 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 30.0 | 152 of 457 | 5.07 | 0 of 1 | 1:21 of 30:00 | 5 | 0 in 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 30.0 | 88 of 286 | 2.93 | 0 of 1 | 2:27 of 30:00 | 1 | 0 in 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 25.5 | 85 of 168 | 3.33 | 0 of 14 | 2:29 of 25:32 | 2 | 1 in 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1-2-0 | 55.0 | 153 of 424 | 2.78 | 3 of 9 | 10:41 of 55:00 | 0 | 0 in 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 15.7 | 52 of 91 | 3.32 | 6 of 10 | 9:06 of 15:40 | 1 | 1 in 2 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0-2-0 | 16.9 | 51 of 136 | 3.01 | 0 of 4 | 0:03 of 16:55 | 0 | 0 in 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 42.5 | 97 of 203 | 2.28 | 9 of 20 | 12:48 of 42:33 | 1 | 1 in 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 30.0 | 117 of 274 | 3.90 | 3 of 7 | 1:13 of 30:00 | 2 | 0 in 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1-2-0 | 28.1 | 66 of 127 | 2.35 | 1 of 1 | 4:52 of 28:06 | 2 | 1 in 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 35.4 | 75 of 155 | 2.12 | 3 of 5 | 9:15 of 35:23 | 2 | 2 in 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 22.7 | 57 of 125 | 2.51 | 2 of 2 | 10:53 of 22:44 | 0 | 0 in 1 |
| All | 36 | 15-20-0, 1 NC | 408.9 | 1,281 of 3,138 | 3.13 | 30 of 78 | 71:31 of 408:52 | 18 | 8 in 15 |
A career line lumps every year together, and a fighter’s 2014 does not describe his 2026. Each year here is the same count over that year’s fights alone, with its own minutes, so it can be read against the career line beneath it.
05/By round
in the fights that reached it
| Fights reached | Min in it | Sig strikes | Per min | Takedowns | Control | KD | Sub att | Ended here | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 36 of 36 | 160.9 | 444 of 1076 | 2.76 | 9 of 24 | 20:17 of 160:57 | 6 | 2 | 7, won 2 |
| Round 2 | 29 of 36 | 134.2 | 427 of 1045 | 3.18 | 9 of 24 | 23:29 of 134:11 | 7 | 5 | 6, won 3 |
| Round 3 | 23 of 36 | 103.7 | 379 of 898 | 3.65 | 12 of 27 | 26:46 of 103:44 | 5 | 4 | 22, won 10 |
| Round 4 | 1 of 36 | 5.0 | 11 of 38 | 2.20 | 0 of 3 | 0:59 of 5:00 | 0 | 0 | |
| Round 5 | 1 of 36 | 5.0 | 20 of 81 | 4.00 | 0 of 0 | 0:00 of 5:00 | 0 | 0 | 1, won 0 |
Round length is read from each fight’s round format, so a 12-minute opening round from 1995 counts its twelve minutes. A round is counted only for the fights that reached it; the first column is the denominator for the rest of the row.
06/Fight log
36 fights, newest first
| Date | Opponent | Result | Sig strikes | Takedowns | Control | KD | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 9, 2026UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland | King GreenLightweight | LSubmission, R1 4:20Rear Naked Choke | 5 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0:07 | 0 | 4:20 | Rounds |
| Sat, May 3, 2025UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo | Mason JonesLightweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Ron McCarthy 27 - 30. Bruce Huckfeldt 27 - 30. Mike Bell 27 - 30. | 42 of 108 | 0 of 0 | 0:11 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2021UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises | Mateusz GamrotLightweight | LSubmission, R1 1:05Kimura From Side Control | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0:03 | 0 | 1:05 | Rounds |
| Sat, May 9, 2020UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje | Calvin KattarFeatherweight | LKO/TKO, R2 2:49Elbow to Head At Distance | 57 of 104 | 0 of 0 | 0:06 | 0 | 7:49 | Rounds |
| Fri, Oct 18, 2019UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Weidman | Yair RodriguezFeatherweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00David Ginsberg 28 - 29. Dave Tirelli 28 - 29. Marcel Varela 28 - 29. | 50 of 95 | 3 of 4 | 5:35 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Sep 21, 2019UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens | Yair RodriguezFeatherweight | NCCould Not Continue, R1 0:15Eye Poke by Rodriguez | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0:00 | 0 | 0:15 | Rounds |
| Sat, Mar 2, 2019UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith | Zabit MagomedsharipovFeatherweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Mike Bell 28 - 29. Derek Cleary 28 - 29. Tony Weeks 28 - 29. | 41 of 121 | 0 of 0 | 0:01 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jul 28, 2018UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 | Jose AldoFeatherweight | LKO/TKO, R1 4:19Punches to Body At Distance | 20 of 60 | 0 of 0 | 0:00 | 0 | 4:19 | Rounds |
| Sat, Feb 24, 2018UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens | Josh EmmettFeatherweight | WKO/TKO, R2 1:35Punch to Head In Clinch | 24 of 57 | 0 of 0 | 0:09 | 1 | 6:35 | Rounds |
| Sun, Jan 14, 2018UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi | Dooho ChoiFeatherweight | WKO/TKO, R2 2:36Punch to Head At Distance | 49 of 133 | 0 of 0 | 0:11 | 1 | 7:36 | Rounds |
| Sat, Sep 9, 2017UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2 | Gilbert MelendezFeatherweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00David Therien 26 - 30. Thomas Collins 26 - 30. Dave Hagen 25 - 30. | 96 of 250 | 0 of 0 | 1:21 | 5 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Apr 15, 2017UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Reis | Renato MoicanoFeatherweight | LSplit decision, R3 5:00Tony Weeks 28 - 29. Marcos Rosales 29 - 28. Brian Puccillo 28 - 29. | 56 of 207 | 0 of 1 | 0:00 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Nov 12, 2016UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor | Frankie EdgarFeatherweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Glenn Trowbridge 27 - 30. Cardo Urso 27 - 30. Sal D'amato 28 - 29. | 33 of 146 | 0 of 0 | 0:04 | 1 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sun, May 29, 2016UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt | Renan BaraoFeatherweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Adalaide Byrd 28 - 29. Junichiro Kamijo 28 - 29. Marcos Rosales 28 - 29. | 55 of 140 | 0 of 1 | 2:23 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2015UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor | Max HollowayFeatherweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Chris Lee 27 - 30. Glenn Trowbridge 27 - 30. Junichiro Kamijo 28 - 29. | 47 of 95 | 0 of 12 | 2:09 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jul 11, 2015UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor | Dennis BermudezFeatherweight | WKO/TKO, R3 0:32Flying Knee Head | 38 of 73 | 0 of 2 | 0:20 | 2 | 10:32 | Rounds |
| Fri, Dec 12, 2014The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale | Charles OliveiraFeatherweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Tony Weeks 27 - 30. Lester Griffin 28 - 29. Marcos Rosales 28 - 29. | 48 of 79 | 0 of 0 | 6:19 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jun 28, 2014UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Stephens | Cub SwansonFeatherweight | LUnanimous decision, R5 5:00Gino Garcia 46 - 49. Jacob Montalvo 46 - 49. Sal D'amato 47 - 48. | 65 of 228 | 2 of 8 | 3:13 | 0 | 25:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jan 25, 2014UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson | Darren ElkinsFeatherweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Sal D'amato 28 - 29. Brian Puccillo 27 - 30. Gabriel Sabaitis 27 - 30. | 40 of 117 | 1 of 1 | 1:09 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Nov 9, 2013UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2 | Rony JasonFeatherweight | WKO/TKO, R1 0:40Kick to Head At Distance | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0:02 | 1 | 0:40 | Rounds |
| Sat, May 25, 2013UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2 | Estevan PayanFeatherweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Doug Crosby 26 - 30. Roy Silbert 26 - 30. Dave Hagen 27 - 30. | 49 of 88 | 6 of 10 | 9:04 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Dec 8, 2012UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz | Yves EdwardsLightweight | LKO/TKO, R1 1:55Punch to Head At Distance | 5 of 21 | 0 of 1 | 0:02 | 0 | 1:55 | Rounds |
| Tue, May 15, 2012UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier | Donald CerroneLightweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Jeff Blatnick 27 - 30. Sal D'amato 27 - 30. Cardo Urso 27 - 30. | 46 of 115 | 0 of 3 | 0:01 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Oct 8, 2011UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3 | Anthony PettisLightweight | LSplit decision, R3 5:00Doug Crosby 28 - 29. Charles Phillips 29 - 28. Danny De Alejandro 28 - 29. | 17 of 47 | 3 of 8 | 3:29 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jun 4, 2011The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale | Danny DownesLightweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Sal D'amato 26 - 30. Glenn Trowbridge 26 - 30. Mark Smith 27 - 30. | 55 of 88 | 6 of 8 | 8:18 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jan 1, 2011UFC 125: Resolution | Marcus DavisLightweight | WKO/TKO, R3 2:33Punch to Head At Distance | 25 of 68 | 0 of 4 | 1:01 | 1 | 12:33 | Rounds |
| Sat, Sep 25, 2010UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop | Melvin GuillardLightweight | LSplit decision, R3 5:00Kelvin Caldwell 29 - 28. Sal D'amato 28 - 29. Otto Torriero 27 - 30. | 62 of 155 | 0 of 2 | 0:02 | 1 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, May 8, 2010UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2 | Sam StoutLightweight | WSplit decision, R3 5:00Pasquale Procopio 27 - 30. David Therien 28 - 29. Tony Weeks 29 - 28. | 55 of 119 | 3 of 5 | 1:11 | 1 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2009UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard | Justin BuchholzLightweight | WTKO - Doctor's Stoppage, R1 3:23Facial Cuts | 28 of 50 | 0 of 0 | 0:26 | 2 | 3:23 | Rounds |
| Wed, Apr 1, 2009UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann | Gleison TibauLightweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:0027 - 30. 27 - 30. 28 - 29. | 23 of 40 | 0 of 0 | 0:43 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Feb 7, 2009UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens | Joe LauzonLightweight | LSubmission, R2 4:43Armbar From Mount | 15 of 37 | 1 of 1 | 3:43 | 0 | 9:43 | Rounds |
| Sat, Nov 15, 2008UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar | Rafael Dos AnjosLightweight | WKO/TKO, R3 0:39Punch to Head At Distance | 22 of 46 | 0 of 0 | 2:23 | 1 | 10:39 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jun 21, 2008The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale | Spencer FisherLightweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Patricia Morse-Jarman 28 - 29. Glenn Trowbridge 28 - 29. Marcos Rosales 28 - 29. | 23 of 55 | 2 of 4 | 2:33 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Wed, Jan 23, 2008UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman | Cole MillerLightweight | WKO/TKO, R2 4:44Elbows to Head On Ground | 30 of 54 | 1 of 1 | 4:19 | 1 | 9:44 | Rounds |
| Sat, Sep 22, 2007UFC 76: Knockout | Diego SaraivaLightweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Cecil Peoples 27 - 30. Lester Griffin 27 - 30. Richard Bertrand 27 - 30. | 50 of 90 | 2 of 2 | 9:47 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, May 26, 2007UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson | Din ThomasLightweight | LSubmission, R2 2:44Armbar From Bottom Guard | 7 of 35 | 0 of 0 | 1:06 | 0 | 7:44 | Rounds |
UFC bouts only, counted from the fight rows; the promotion’s listed pro record above covers every promotion and is a different denominator. Volume is per minute of cage time and accuracy per attempt; how he finishes is counted in his wins, the one place a fight is the unit. Significant strikes only. Control time the source did not record is absent, never 0:00.