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Jeremy Stephens on win over Barao: 'He didn't have the cardio to keep up' with me

UFC featherweight contender Jeremy Stephens believes that Renan Barao's cardio played a major factor in Stephens' win over the former bantamweight champion at UFC Fight Night 88.

UFC Fight Night 88 this past Sunday (May 29th, 2016) featured a barrage of upsets. One upset in particular was Renan Barao's debut in the UFC featherweight division against No. 9 ranked Jeremy Stephens.

Stephens, who was previously coming off a unanimous decision loss to No. 4 ranked Max Holloway in December, was more than happy to welcome the former UFC bantamweight champion to the 145-pound division.