Kevin Vallejos Uses Humor and 'Challenges' Alex Poatan: 'I Will Do It'

Poatan focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Kevin Vallejos has shown he would be willing to face Alex Poatan , at least in a hypothetical scenario where the Brazilian dropped to the featherweight limit (up to 65,7 kg). Amid the impasse in the division, which is still uncertain about who will be the next challenger for Alexander Volkanovski 's belt , a humor page suggested the possibility of the Brazilian drastically reducing his weight to share the octagon with the Australian. The idea, even if fanciful, excited the Argentinian.

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In a post on 'X', Vallejos reacted to an AI-generated image in which Poatan appears extremely thin. In an ironic tone, the Argentinian indicated that he would be willing to welcome the former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion to the new division.

“I will do it,” Vallejos wrote alongside a sunglasses emoji.

I will do it 😎 https://t.co/EYf0Soc9KF

— Kevin Vallejos (@ElChinoVallejos) March 24, 2026

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Glover Teixeira points out the similarity between Vallejos and Poatan.

Vallejos knocked out Emmett at UFC. Photo: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

Kevin Vallejos ' most recent victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) caught the attention of Glover Teixeira . The Argentinian needed only one round to knock out veteran Josh Emmett , securing a place in the top 10 of the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg). His dominant performance earned praise from the former champion, who even compared him to his protégé and two-time UFC champion, Alex Poatan.

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During an appearance on the 'Overdogs Brasil' podcast, Glover Teixeira highlighted Vallejos' evolution and maturity inside the octagon. According to the former champion, the young fighter demonstrated strength, control, and an unusual calmness for his age, characteristics that position him as a potential future champion of the organization.

“The kid is very good, very strong, Emmett fought Topuria and did better (than against Vallejos)… This kid controlled the fight with a calmness that reminded me of Poatan. He approached very calmly, at a good distance, relaxed, very experienced. The kid has a great chance of becoming champion,” said Glover Teixeira.