Eddie Alvarez (left) and Jeremy Stephens (right) headlined BKFC KnuckleMania 5 [Image courtesy: @bareknucklefc on Instagram]
The main event of BKFC KnuckleMania 5 featured an exciting clash between former UFC fighters Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens. The bout took place on Jan. 25 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Before the clash, former UFC lightweight king Alvarez had a 1-1 record in the promotion. Stephens, on the other hand, walked into the fight as an undefeated BKFC fighter with a 2-0 record.
Alvarez found success in the early rounds and landed several heavy blows.
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But Stephens bounced back in the third round and scored a knockdown. 'Lil Heathen' knocked his opponent down one more time before the end of the round.
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The fight was stopped by Alvarez's corner following the third round and Stephens was declared the winner.
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