Jeremy Stephens Returns to UFC Action

Jeremy Stephens is making his return to the UFC. The veteran of 34 promotional fights has reunited with the organization for a bout on May 3 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, against another returning promotional alumnus, Mason Jones.

Stephens’ Recent Fight History

Stephens (29-21 MMA, 15-8 UFC) has not competed in MMA since November 2022 and has not fought in the UFC since July 2021 when he departed the promotion. Post-UFC, Stephens went 1-2 in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) before venturing into both gloved and bare-knuckle boxing.

After a boxing draw against José Aldo and a loss to Chris Avila, Stephens signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). He defeated Jimmie Rivera and Bobby Taylor before securing a TKO victory over Eddie Alvarez in the KnuckleMania 5 headliner in January 2025.

Jones’ Path Back to the UFC

Jones (15-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) proved he deserved another look after his UFC departure in 2022. After returning to the regional scene, Jones went 4-0 with three knockouts for Cage Warriors, leading to a UFC re-onboarding.