Jeremy Stephens is making a comeback to the UFC, anticipating what appears to be an explosive match, and an individual who previously defeated Stephens in the PFL offered his insights on the upcoming mixed martial arts bout for ‘Lil Heathen’. The fighter being referred to is Natan Schulte, who recently suffered a unanimous decision loss to Jakub Kaszuba in his comeback following a considerable break from competition at PFL Pittsburgh on March 28th.
This past champion of the PFL submitted Jeremy Stephens with an arm triangle choke inside the PFL smart cage during their November 2022 encounter. The mixed martial arts and bare-knuckle fighting personality is currently getting ready to face King Green shortly at UFC 328 on May 9th. Sharing his perspective on the upcoming Stephens versus Green bout, Schulte commented [as reported by Bowks Talking Bouts],
“I observed this pairing of King Green versus Jeremy Stephens. Jeremy, in my opinion, is a resilient individual. King Bobby Green is also a skilled combatant. However, I believe the audience will be quite eager to witness this contest. It promises to be a thrilling encounter, you see. Viewers will be keen to watch because neither participant holds back; they simply desire to engage in striking exchanges, leading to anything but dull fights. Jeremy Stephens is excellent; I appreciate both athletes.”
Jeremy Stephens Personally Requested His UFC Comeback Bout for the Second Quarter of 2026
Jeremy Stephens has re-entered the UFC, and this seasoned figure of the promotion enlisted Dana White’s assistance in securing his return to the Octagon for the upcoming New Jersey spectacle. The initial position on the UFC 328 main card is highly sought after, and Stephens’ performances in combat recently have generally captured considerable interest.
Following his initial exit from the UFC around 2022, ‘Lil Heathen’ competed in the PFL and additionally established a commendable record in BKFC. Despite primarily engaging in bare-knuckle boxing lately, Stephens participated in what appeared to be a singular comeback match in his native city at UFC Des Moines, where he was defeated by Mason Jones.
During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Stephens disclosed that he accepted the UFC Des Moines fight with minimal preparation time and, in a discussion with Dana White, indicated he had dedicated the preceding years to honing his bare-knuckle fighting skills. Stephens humorously remarked during his discussion with White that he desired a fresh chance to demonstrate his abilities more effectively in a mixed martial arts setting, and consequently, the competitor long referred to as “Dana’s Guy” is set to receive an additional UFC contract fight.
