In the hunt for Jean Silva, the Argentinian gets a golden opportunity against a UFC veteran.

After making a comeback in the Contender Series, Kevin Vallejos faces Josh Emmett at UFC Vegas 114 aiming for a spot in the featherweight rankings.

Kevin Vallejos wins fight at UFC Vegas 104. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News

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

Kevin Vallejos He continues his quest for revenge against Jean Silva In the UFC. Defeated by the Brazilian in the Contender Series, the Argentinian prospect bounced back, earned his place in the organization, and will now have the chance to solidify his ranking in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg). The challenge will be against... Josh Emmett, at UFC Vegas 114, scheduled for March 14th.

Kevin Vallejos He began his journey on the UFC's radar in the 2023 Contender Series season. Despite a unanimous decision loss to Jean Silva At that time, the Argentinian didn't let it get him down and sought to rebuild his life outside the organization.

In two appearances away from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Vallejos returned to winning ways and regained the prominence needed to earn another chance in Dana White's program. In his second opportunity on the Contender Series, Kevin was dominant and finished the fight in the first round, securing a resounding knockout and, this time, the coveted UFC contract.

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In the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the featherweight fighter maintained his momentum, accumulating three wins in three appearances, two of them by... knockout, establishing himself as one of the rising names in the 65,7 kg division.

Now Kevin Vallejos He is ranked 13th in the featherweight division and has the chance to move up another spot against Josh Emmet, who is coming off two consecutive losses and is ranked 11th in the category.

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