Kevin Vallejos Cracks Featherweight Top 10 After First-Round TKO of Josh Emmett

Overview

• Vallejos stopped Emmett by first-round TKO in his first UFC main event at UFC Vegas 114 at the Meta Apex.
• The win vaulted him to No. 10 in the official featherweight rankings, one spot ahead of Brian Ortega, while Emmett fell to No. 15.
• He told Hablemos MMA he expected the fight to reach the third or fourth round and said Emmett’s constant retreat created openings.
• Vallejos said he did not feel in danger from Emmett’s power and reiterated he will face whoever the promotion selects, mentioning possibilities like Yair Rodriguez or Aljamain Sterling.
• Cageside Press praised the event’s finishes and suggested the winner of Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia as a plausible next matchup for Vallejos.