Vallejos celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
At 24 years old, Kevin Vallejos achieved the biggest victory of his career, which also served as a message to the top featherweight fighters (up to 65,8 kg). In the main fight of UFC Vegas 114, an event held this Saturday (14), the Argentinian massacred Josh Emmett , 41 years old, and knocked him out in the first round.
Kevin Vallejos , 24, 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 over Giga Chikadze and 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 defeated Josh Emmett by knockout (punches) at 3:33 of Round 1.
Strawweight (up to 52,2 kg): Gillian Robertson defeated Amanda Lemos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Jose Miguel Delgado defeated Andre Fili by split decision (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 choke) at 4:24 of round 1.
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Charles Johnson defeated Bruno Bulldog by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Myktybek Orolbai defeated Chris Curtis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Vitor Petrino defeated Steven Asplund by unanimous decision (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.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Manoel Manumito defeated Bolaji Oki by knockout (punch) at 4:12 of round 3.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Eryk Anders defeated Brad Tavares by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Bia Mesquita 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 (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Strawweight (up to 52,2 kg): Piera Rodriguez defeated Sam Hughes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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