Cage Religion: UFC On FX 5's Jeremy Stephens Arrested In Minnesota, Held Without Bail

Oct 5, 2012

UFC On FX 5's Jeremy Stephens Arrested In Minnesota, Held Without Bail

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By Matt Manzella

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UFC lightweight Jeremy Stephens was arrested in Minneapolis, Minnesota in connection with an outstanding warrant, leaving his bout against Yves Edwards in jeopardy.

MMAJunkie.com first reported news of the arrest on Friday.

Stephens is scheduled to face Edwards on the FUEL TV preliminary portion of Friday's UFC on FX 5 card at Minnesota's Target Center. According to an online database for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department, however, Stephens is being charged with a felony and remains in custody without bail.

While UFC officials have yet to comment on the arrest, UFC President Dana White told MMA Junkie's John Morgan that he still expects Stephens to compete tonight.

Shortly after, White tweeted regarding the incident.

"Don't listen to the media! Nobody ever told them Jeremy isn't fighting. He is fighting!"

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Matt Manzella is the managing editor for CageReligion.com and host of Cage Religion Radio. Matt has been working in the television broadcasting industry for over seven years and is also a play-by-play commentator and judge for the Impact Fight League and Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting.

Phil Lanni is the co-host of Cage Religion Radio. Phil wrestled three years in the NCWA at Grand Valley State University -- a team that won nationals all three years. As an individual, Phil is a three-time national qualifier and was ranked seventh in the nation at 184-pounds to earn All-American status. Phil also serves as a color commentator and judge for the Impact Fight League.

Oct 5, 2012

UFC On FX 5's Jeremy Stephens Arrested In Minnesota, Held Without Bail

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