Jeremy Stephens is no longer part of the UFC roster after “Lil’ Heathen” completed his contract this past July and ultimately did not re-sign with the promotion.
Officials from the UFC confirmed that information to MMA Fighting Thursday.
Stephens (28-19, 1 no contest) leaves the company on a six-fight winless skid capped off by a submission defeat to Mateusz Gamrot. His previous losses include a decision to former featherweight champion Jose Aldo and prospects like Zabit Magomedsharipov and Yair Rodriguez.
Stephens holds the record for the fourth most appearances in UFC history with 34 bouts and almost six and a half hours spent in action and he also ranks in the top five with the most decision wins (16), knockdowns (18) and Fight of the Night bonuses (7).
The 16-year-old veteran competed as a lightweight and featherweight during his lengthy UFC career. He won key victories over Gilbert Melendez and Renan Barao and Cole Miller.
Damon Martin was a contributor to this report.
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