Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Jeremy Stephens

28-20

Age

Height

5'8"

Weight

155 lbs

Reach

71"

Avg Fight Time

11:33

Gym

Alliance MMA - Chula Vista

UFC Record

15-19-1(35 bouts)

Wins By

8 KO 0 Sub 7 Dec

Losses By

3 KO 3 Sub 13 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 2R2 3R3 10

Last 5

LLLDL

Finish Rate

75%

Bonuses

Style

Freestyle

Location

Des Moines, United States

Last Fight2025-05-03

L - Mason Jones

Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Opponent Last Bout

W - Bolaji OkiKO/TKOR2 3:18· Elbows to Head From Mount

Fight History

LOSS

vs Mason Jones

UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Mateusz Gamrot

UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises· 2025-09-27

Submission

Kimura From Side Control

R1 1:05

SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R1 1:05

LOSS

vs Yair Rodriguez

UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Weidman· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

vs Yair Rodriguez

UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27

Could Not Continue

Eye Poke by Rodriguez

R1 0:15

Could Not ContinueEye Poke by Rodriguez·R1 0:15

LOSS

vs Jose Aldo

UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Body At Distance

R1 4:19

KO/TKOPunches to Body At Distance·R1 4:19

WIN

vs Josh Emmett

UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R2 1:35

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R2 1:35

WIN

vs Dooho Choi

UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 2:36

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:36

WIN

vs Renan Barao

UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Cub Swanson

UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Stephens· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Rony Jason

UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 0:40

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 0:40

WIN

vs Justin Buchholz

UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· 2025-09-27

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Facial Cuts

R1 3:23

TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cuts·R1 3:23

LOSS

vs Gleison Tibau

UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Joe Lauzon

UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· 2025-09-27

Submission

Armbar From Mount

R2 4:43

SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R2 4:43

WIN

vs Cole Miller

UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head On Ground

R2 4:44

KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R2 4:44

LOSS

vs Calvin Kattar

UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje· 2020-05-09

KO/TKO

Elbow to Head At Distance

R2 2:49

KO/TKOElbow to Head At Distance·R2 2:49

LOSS

vs Zabit Magomedsharipov

UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith· 2019-03-02

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Gilbert Melendez

UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2· 2017-09-09

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Frankie Edgar

UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· 2016-11-12

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Max Holloway

UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Dennis Bermudez

UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor· 2015-07-11

KO/TKO

Flying Knee Head

R3 0:32

KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R3 0:32

WIN

vs Estevan Payan

UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2· 2013-05-25

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Donald Cerrone

UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· 2013-03-02

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Anthony Pettis

UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3· 2011-10-08

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Marcus Davis

UFC 125: Resolution· 2011-01-01

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 2:33

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 2:33

LOSS

vs Melvin Guillard

UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop· 2010-09-25

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Sam Stout

UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2· 2010-05-08

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Rafael Dos Anjos

UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar· 2008-11-15

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 0:39

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:39

WIN

vs Diego Saraiva

UFC 76: Knockout· 2007-09-22

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Din Thomas

UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson· 2007-05-26

Submission

Armbar From Bottom Guard

R2 2:44

SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R2 2:44

LOSS

vs Charles Oliveira

The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Danny Downes

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Renato Moicano

UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Reis

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Darren Elkins

UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Yves Edwards

UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:55

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:55

LOSS

vs Spencer Fisher

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Striker

Flashy Striker

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.1/min

Grappling

1.11 TD

Defense

59%

⚖️Jeremy adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

7 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Counters

Core of offensive identity

Master Level

43%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Leg Kicks

29%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Head Kicks

29%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

29%

⭐Other

Spinning

29%

⭐Other

Knees

29%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Counters (43%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Counters) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (72%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 159% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (6 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

38% of KOs

Elbows to Head On Ground

13% of KOs

Facial Cuts

13% of KOs

Flying Knee Head

13% of KOs

Kick to Head At Distance

13% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

13% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 3 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (15/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (19 KO + 2 subs).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (128% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

41%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

59%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

37% acc74%

Clinch

70% acc10%

Ground

68% acc17%

Striking Differential+0.01/min

3.15 landed/min3.14 absorbed/min

3.15

Landed/Min

3.14

Absorbed/Min

0.67

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1276

Sig. Strikes Attempted3125

Key Insights

Jeremy is a distance-first striker, with 74% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (24%).

Shows counter-striking ability.

Distance-dominant: 74% of output at range with 37% accuracy.

Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 68% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

38%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

62%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

35%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.11

TD / 15min

0.37

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

39%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

10 total attempts

Late Round Sub Artist

10%

50%

40%

Key Insights

Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,276

1.18

Ratio

Absorbed

1,081

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

18/5

KD Recovery

40%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

25.8

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.0

Standing %

84%

R3 vs R1 Output

128%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (25.8) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 128% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 35 fights

R1 Control

0:35

R2 Control

0:49

R3 Control

1:10

R1 to Final

+32%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+16.2pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+16.2pp

Body

+0.6pp

Leg

-16.8pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+13.4pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 1 five-round fight

Rounds 1-3 Avg

14.3

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

15.5

sig strikes / round

Output Change

108%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3075

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 6

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights