By universal nickname default, Jeremy ‘Lil’ Heathen’ Stephens is an unconverted individual that refuses to acknowledge the God defined in the bible. According to the definition of ‘heathen,’ that would make him uncivilized. However, considering he’s a ‘Lil’ Heathen,’ there must be a minor element of religious belief and (or) civilization within him. Jeremy Stephens planned his moniker well. He knows that there’s duality within every human being, and — well, I think Jeremy just chose it because it rhymed with ‘Stephens.’ He could have gone with Jeremy ‘Still Breathin’ Stephens, but he would have sacrificed like seventy-four points of cool.
LayzieTheSavage caught up with Lil Heathen in Las Vegas to talk about his upcoming fight with Cowboy Cerrone and what he plans to do during the bout. Here’s what he lightweight contender told us.