For nearly 15 years, Jeremy Stephens has been a staple of the UFC roster, competing more than 30 times for the promotion and facing a who's who of both the lightweight and featherweight divisions.
On Wednesday, "Lil' Heathen" makes his debut for the Professional Fighters League, headlining the promotion's debut event of 2022 in a bout that airs on ESPN from Esports Arena in Arlington, Texas. Stephens (28-19) takes on fellow UFC vet and professional boxer Clay Collard (20-9) in the night's main event.
Stephens admits he didn't necessarily expect to be in a main event in his first contest for his new employer but certainly didn't object when he was given the assignment.