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Jeremy Stephens Returns to Lightweight Against Drakkar Klose at UFC Fight Night on April 17

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A longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship vet is returning to the weight class where he started his career.

For the first time since 2012, Jeremy Stephens (28-18, 1 NC) will be competing at lightweight, first reported by MMA Junkie on Thursday. “Lil Heathen” will meet Drakkar Klose (11-2-1) at his old weight category at a UFC Fight Night card on April 17 that will be held in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.