http://mmajunkie.com/news/30127/yves-edwards-to-meet-jeremy-stephens-at-ufc-on-fx-5-in-minneapolis.mmaA lightweight fight almost guaranteed to deliver fireworks has been added to UFC on FX 5.
Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com (
www.mmajunkie.com) that Jeremy Stephens (20-8 MMA, 7-6 UFC) vs. Yves Edwards (41-18-1 MMA, 9-6 UFC) has been added to the event, which takes place Oct. 5 at Target Center in Minneapolis.
The main card airs on FX.
Stephens vs. Edwards is likely to be part of the FUEL TV-televised prelims.
Stephens recently came to Edwards' aid when the longtime vet withdrew from UFC on FUEL TV 3 and he posted a losing effort against Donald Cerrone. The setback was the second straight for "Lil Heathen," who previously lost a decision to former WEC champ Anthony Pettis. The veteran's notable victories include knockouts over Rafael dos Anjos and Marcus Davis, as well as a decision over Sam Stout.
Edwards' third stint inside the octagon has been a mixed bag, as well. After returning to the promotion as a short-notice replacement in 2010, he went 2-0 before a KO loss to Stout halted his momentum. Edwards rebounded with a second-round TKO of Rafaello Oliveira at UFC on Versus 6 this past year, but he suffered a decision loss to "The Ultimate Fighter 12" winner Tony Ferguson this past December at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale.
MMAWeekly.com first reported the Edwards vs. Stephens fight.
The latest UFC on FX 5 card includes:
MAIN CARD (FX)
Travis Browne vs. Antonio Silva
Rob Broughton vs. Matt Mitrione
John Dodson vs. Jussier Formiga
Josh Neer vs. Justin Edwards
PRELIMINARY CARD (FUEL TV)
Phil Davis vs. Wagner Prado*
Mike Pierce vs. Aaron Simpson*
Yves Edwards vs. Jeremy Stephens*
Marcus LeVesseur vs. Carlo Prater
Louis Gaudinot vs. Darren Uyenoyama
Diego Nunes vs. Bart Palaszewski
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