Argentine taunts Jean Silva and calls for fight after crushing victory at UFC Vegas 104: 'I'm coming'

Kevin Vallejos wins fight in ufc vegas 104. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News

the argentine Kevin Vallejos shone in his debut by knocking out seung woo choi still in the first round, during the main card of the ufc vegas 104, held this Saturday (8). After the triumph, the young fighter, 23 years old, took advantage of the moment to challenge Jean Silva, a fighter who defeated him in 2023 on the 'Contender Series'.

"Jean Silva, I'm coming for you”, declared Vallejos while still in the octagon.

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The rivalry between Kevin Vallejos e Jean Silva began in September 2023, when the two faced each other in Week 5 of the seventh season of the Contender Series. On that occasion, 'Lord' won by unanimous decision after three intense rounds. The Brazilian imposed his characteristic pressure and connected more forceful blows, while Vallejos sought a technical approach and counterattacks. The defeat was the only one in the Argentine's professional career to date.

After the setback, the Argentine rebuilt his trajectory with consecutive stoppage victories on the regional circuit, guaranteeing a new chance at the Contender Series in 2024. He impressed by knocking out Cam Teague in the first round, securing his UFC contract and making a good debut against Woo Choi.

Yes, Jean Silva, in turn, should not fight now. The Brazilian has a fight scheduled to face Bryce mitchell No. UFC 314, which takes place on April 12th.

UFC Vegas 104 results

MAIN CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Dolidze derrotou Marvin vettori in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Chidi Njōkuani derrotou Elizeu Capoeira by technical knockout (punches) at 2min19sec. of R2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Alexander Hernandez derrotou Kurt holobaugh in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-29)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Da'Mon Blackshear submitted Cody Gibson with a kimura at 4m08sec. of R2

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Brendson Ribeiro finished Diyar Nurgozhay with a kimura at 1m28sec. of R2

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kevin Vallejos derrotou seung woo choi by technical knockout (punches) at 3m09sec. from R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes-Acosta derrotou Ryan spann by technical knockout (punches) at 4min48sec of R2

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Su Young You derrotou AJ Cunningham in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Carlos Vera derrotou Josias Musasa by submission (rear naked choke) at 3min16sec of R1

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Sam Hughes derrotou Stephanie Luciano by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): André Mascot derrotou Daniel Barez by submission (rear naked choke) at 3min05sec of R3

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg):  Priscilla Cachoeira derrotou Josiane Nunes by knockout (punch) at 2min45sec of R1

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Carli Judice derrotou Yuneisy Duben by technical knockout (kick) at 1min40sec of R1