Stephens told to expect title shot with win
Since dropping to the featherweight division, Jeremy Stephens is on an impressive three fight win streak and with another win, will likely find himself in a world title fight.
Since dropping to the featherweight division, Jeremy Stephens is on an impressive three fight win streak and with another win, will likely find himself in a world title fight:
Company president Dana White recently confirmed with MMAjunkie that the winner of Stephens (23-9 MMA, 10-8 UFC) and Cub Swanson (20-5 MMA, 5-1 UFC), his opponent in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 44 headliner at San Antonio’s AT&T Center, is probably going to receive the next title shot at 145 pounds.
Stephens said he’s been told as much by UFC officials, but he also knows title shots are never guaranteed in the UFC. With that in mind, the 28-year-old plans to not just win, but win in unforgettable fashion so there’s no question who should be next.
I’ve been told that (the winner gets a title shot), but nothing’s ever for sure, Stephens told MMAjunkie. It’s all based on performance, but with this fight matchup, I don’t think performance is going to be much of a disappointment.