Vallejos Steamrolls Emmett For Main Event TKO at UFC Vegas 114

The 24-year-old Argentine fighter punched his ticket to the featherweight top 10 with a vicious first-round stoppage.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 3:20am

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In the main event of UFC Vegas 114, rising featherweight contender Kevin Vallejos defeated veteran Josh Emmett via first-round TKO (punches). The 24-year-old Vallejos overwhelmed the 41-year-old Emmett with volume striking, dropping him twice before the referee stepped in to call a halt to the contest.

Why it matters

Vallejos' dominant performance over the experienced Emmett establishes him as a top prospect in the UFC's featherweight division. At just 24 years old, Vallejos is quickly making a name for himself and could soon be challenging the division's elite fighters.

The details

Vallejos came out aggressively from the opening bell, landing strikes at a high volume and overwhelming the veteran Emmett. After dropping Emmett with a powerful right hand, Vallejos followed up with vicious ground-and-pound. Emmett returned to his feet but was quickly dropped again by another barrage of strikes, prompting the referee to stop the fight.

  • The fight took place on March 14, 2026 at UFC Vegas 114 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Kevin Vallejos

A 24-year-old Argentine fighter who is considered one of the top rising prospects in the UFC featherweight division.

Josh Emmett

A 41-year-old veteran featherweight contender who was looking to prove he still has what it takes to compete with the division's top fighters.

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What’s next

Vallejos' dominant win over Emmett will likely earn him a fight against a top-10 featherweight in his next outing, as he continues his climb up the divisional ladder.

The takeaway

Vallejos' emphatic victory over the veteran Emmett showcases his potential as a future title contender in the UFC featherweight division. At just 24 years old, he has the skills and power to challenge the division's elite fighters.