Stephens prepared to welcome Barao to the division

sJeremy Stephens isn’t the guy anyone wants to see when making their debut in a new division. The answer is clear with one look at the highlight reel of the “Lil’ Heathen,” one that has seen him knock out top-level opponents at featherweight and lightweight.So what is a former bantamweight like Renan Barao not ready for when he makes his 145-pound debut against Stephens this Sunday?“He ain’t ready for the ‘Heathen,’ my man,” Stephens laughs.