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BKFC expect to resign Jeremy Stephens, open to super fight with Mike Perry

Following news of his free agency, Jeremy Stephens is expected to pen a deal to remain with the BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) according to founder, David Feldman — who also confirmed his interest in booking the Iowa veteran in a super fight with next.

Stephens, an experienced alum of the UFC’s featherweight and lightweight limit — made his third outing in the ring over the course of the weekend at BKFC Knucklemania V in Philadelphia, headlining the card in a grudge fight with Eddie Alvarez.

Conor McGregor vs. Jeremy Stephens 7

And scoring his third straight win in the promotion, Jeremy Stephens landed an impressive third round corner stoppage TKO win over former UFC lightweight champion, Alvarez — having broken his jaw in the goings of the grudge fight.