January 26, 2025 1: 00 pm ET
Jeremy Stephens has a chip on his shoulder, particularly after going face-to-face with a riled-up Conor McGregor.
In the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 main event Saturday, Stephens (3-0) stormed into hostile territory in Philadelphia and took out one of the city’s favorite combat sports sons, Eddie Alvarez (1-2).
McGregor, who is a part-owner of the promotion, was ringside and entered the fight surface following the decision. The two have history (a la “Who the fook is this guy?”), and McGregor called for a fight, even though he’s still under contract with the UFC.
“Old Cocaine Conor,” Stephens said at a post-fight news conference. “He’s got a long path, bro. It’s all good promotion. I love it. I love to come in there right in front of his face and have him doubt me. I feel like (David) Feldman and him were up against me. Everybody was up against me. I came to another city. To feel this kind of resolve. Like (Israel) Adesanya said. Everybody doub