Jeremy Stephens had a weird weigh-in ahead of his bout against Myles Price in the second half of the PFL 4, 2022 season. ‘Lil’ Heathen’ missed weight on the initial attempt before thinking out of the box and eventually making the June 17 contest official.
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The 36-year-old will compete on the main card of the PFL 4: Lightweights and Light Heavyweights event. This will be his second walk for the promotion. Stephens lost his debut to Clay Collard, who will headline the card.
The Alliance MMA athlete who previously competed at 145 lbs had a tough time on the scale, hitting the 155/156 lbs mark. However, shaving his head and beard was the trick to get him down to the contractual weight for the June 17 match.
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Jeremy Stephens ultimately made 156 lbs, whereas his opponent, Price, hit 155.2 lbs, during the official weigh-ins.
MMA fans had a lot to say about Stephens making weight at the last bell.
MMA world reacts to Jeremy Stephens’s weight debacle
The Professional Fighters League puts on a lucrative prize for the fighters competing in their tournaments. Though Stephens lost his bout to Collard in his debut, he made sure not to miss this opportunity because of a bad weight cut. Thus, he pulled off a rare move to keep the contest alive.
Mixed martial arts fans jumped on the news and posted their reactions to Stephens’s action and his new look during the weigh-in process.
Thought it was Joe Lauzon for a sec
— Spab God (@MrSpab) June 16, 2022
You sure that’s not Shane Carwin? pic.twitter.com/8sjFKNTOze
— ۟ (@simeoneball) June 16, 2022
Looks nothing like him
— G (@GW7201) June 16, 2022
Struggling to make weight at 155 after years at Featherweight might not be the best sign.
— AJD (@TheSarcasticGee) June 16, 2022
The look of relief that he wouldn't have to also shave his eyebrows
— Uppercut Hut (@MMA_PLAYBYPLAY) June 16, 2022
Bald Jeremy Stephens
— Juan Rodriguez (@PimpNasty061) June 16, 2022
That’s not a good sign.
— Brian Revell (@BrianRevell) June 16, 2022
Hopefully it works out for him 👍
— Connor (@Highland_connor) June 16, 2022
Fans had all kinds of reactions, but Stephens will look to not get distracted and remain fully focused on Myles Price.
‘Magic’ lost his last bout to Anthony Pettis at PFL 3 on May 6. Hence, both fighters will be looking to have their hand raised on June 17.
Jeremy Stephens or Myles Price- Who will get their first win in the PFL?
The lightweight division is one of the toughest weight classes in the PFL. During their debuts, these two fighters had a big spotlight and a ‘million-dollar’ chip on their shoulders. Thus, both fighters, ‘Lil’ Heathen’ and ‘Magic’, struggled to seize the moment in their opening matches and lost to Collard and Pettis, respectively.
Now, in their collusion, one of them is assured a win, barring a rare draw or a no contest. But who has an edge leading into the bout?
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Stephens shaving his head shows his weight cut wasn’t as smooth as he would’ve liked, which could give an advantage to Myles Price, who comfortably made weight. That said, the explosive power from the Alliance MMA standout could change the bout with one hit.
What do you make of Jeremy Stephens making weight by shaving his head and beard? Share your thought in the comments section.
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