
Vallejos celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
At 24, Kevin Vallejos He achieved the biggest victory of his career, which also served as a message to the top fighters in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg). In the main event of ufc vegas 114, event held this Saturday (14), the Argentine massacred Josh Emmett, 41 years old, and knocked him out in the first round.
Kevin VallejosThe 24-year-old is a UFC newcomer, but he's already making waves. The Argentinian began his MMA career in 2021, having been discovered through the Contender Series program, and debuted in the company in 2025. In the sport, he has built a record of 18 wins, 14 by stoppage (12 by knockout and two by submission), and one loss. His main victories were against... Giga Chikadze e Josh Emmett.
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Despite his young age, Vallejos impresses with his composure in the octagon. Looking like a veteran, the Argentinian, who had the advantage throughout the fight, never lost focus and, displaying power and precision, punished Emmett.
In just one round, the Argentine made the American bleed and scored knockdowns. To crown his performance, the UFC sensation unleashed a devastating sequence of strikes on the veteran to finish the fight.
Watch Kevin Vallejos knock out Josh Emmett.
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“LOOK OUT FOR THIS MAN FROM ARGENTINA!” @ElChinoVallejos Gets it done in round one.
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UFC Vegas 114 results
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Kevin Vallejos derrotou Josh Emmett by knockout (punches) at 3min33sec of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Gillian robertson derrotou Amanda lemos by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Jose Miguel Delgado derrotou André Fili by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Marwan Rahiki defeated Harry Hardwick by technical knockout (corner stoppage) in round 2.
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Ion Cuțelaba defeated Oumar Sy by submission (guillotine) at 4:24 of R1
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Charles Johnson derrotou Bruno Bulldog by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Myktybek Orolbai derrotou Chris Curtis by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Victor Petrino defeated Steven Asplund by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Elijah Smith defeated You Su-young by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:04 of round 2.
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Manoel Manumito derrotou Bolaji Oki by knockout (punch) at 4min12sec of R3
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Erik Anders derrotou Brad Tavares by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bia Mosque defeated Montserrat Rendon by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:07 of Round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Hecher Sosa defeated Luan Lacerda by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Piera Rodriguez derrotou Sam Hughes by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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