Fighter

Kevin Vallejos

"El Chino"

18-1-0#9Featherweight★ 2bonuses Argentina

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Kevin Vallejos holds a professional MMA record of 18-1-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 19 bouts on record. Kevin Vallejos has won 18 fights: 13 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 5 by decision. In the UFC, Kevin Vallejos lands 6.12 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.66 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 14, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 68"173 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: 2001-12-08
Age: 24
Nationality: Argentina
Birthplace: Mar del Plata, Argentina

Kevin Vallejos is a young featherweight with fast hands, sharp angles, and real finishing power. He fights light on his feet, stepping in with quick combinations and exiting before the answer comes back.

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (14 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · best in division

Fast Hands

96 · top 14% in division

Punch power98

Kick power90

Punch speed96

Kick speed89

Accuracy93

Takedowns85

Ground striking91

Submissions87

Chin92

Body strength93

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 18-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed6.12per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.41per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.66per 15 min

28% success

Takedowns stuffed84%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Kevin Vallejos has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ POTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Kevin Vallejos earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Josh Emmett
UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos· Mar 14, 2026· Featherweight· 17-1 vs 19-6
TKO
R1 · 3:33
POTN
WIN
vs Giga Chikadze
UFCUFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape· Dec 14, 2025· Featherweight· 16-1 vs 15-5
TKO
R2 · 1:29
POTN
WIN
vs Danny Silva
UFCUFC Fight Night: Taira vs Park· Aug 2, 2025· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs SeungWoo Choi
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2· Mar 15, 2025· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 11-7
TKO
R1 · 3:09
WIN
vs Cam Teague
Contender Series 2024· Sep 24, 2024· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 7-0
TKO
R1 · 2:23
WIN
vs Gonzalo Contreras×3Title bout · Title win #3
Samurai Fight House 15· Mar 2, 2024· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 6-0
TKO
R2 · 4:23
WIN
vs Maximiliano Perez×2Title bout · Title win #2
Samurai Fight House 14· Dec 22, 2023· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 12-9
-
R3 · 1:30
LOSS
vs Jean Silva
Contender Series 2023· Sep 5, 2023· Featherweight· 11-0 vs 10-2
UD
WIN
vs Eduardo Garagorri×1Title bout · Title win #1
Samurai Fight House 11· May 13, 2023· Featherweight· 10-0 vs 14-2
TKO
R2 · 3:15
WIN
vs Aldo Espindola
Samurai Fight House 10· Mar 11, 2023· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 6-4
TKO
R1 · 2:23
WIN
vs Nestor Machado
Samurai Fight House 8· Dec 16, 2022· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 17-9
UD
WIN
vs Emmanuel Vallejos
Samurai Fight House 7· Nov 19, 2022· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 7-14
TKO
R2 · 1:04
WIN
vs Pablo Etelechea
Samurai Fight House 6· Oct 15, 2022· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 1-5
TKO
R1 · 3:06
WIN
vs Mauricio Flores
Samurai Fight House 5· Jun 19, 2022· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 6-8
TKO
R1 · 0:49
WIN
vs Gabriel Vargas
Samurai Fight House 4· May 22, 2022· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 2-0
-
R1 · 1:59
WIN
vs Jesus Ru
CAM 7· Mar 12, 2022· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 7-3
UD
WIN
vs Lucas Miletich
Samurai Fight House 3· Feb 12, 2022· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 1-0
TKO
R1 · 4:08
WIN
vs Matias Ponce
Cobra Fighter 1· Dec 5, 2021· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 0:39
WIN
vs Rocco Cena
Supreme Warrior 6· Sep 4, 2021· Featherweight· 0-0 vs 0-2
TKO
R2 · 3:40

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Kevin Vallejos's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #9 Featherweight
Meta rank: #10 Featherweight
Peak: #9 Featherweight
First ranked: Dec 16, 2025
Times ranked: 29

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1865▲11
Peak: 1865Mar 14, 2026
Rated fights: 19

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kevin Vallejos fight next?

Kevin Vallejos has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kevin Vallejos's record?

Kevin Vallejos's professional MMA record is 18-1-0.

Who is Kevin Vallejos fighting next?

Kevin Vallejos's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kevin Vallejos fight last?

Kevin Vallejos most recently fought Josh Emmett at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos on Saturday, March 14, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Kevin Vallejos fight in?

Kevin Vallejos fights at Featherweight.

Is Kevin Vallejos ranked in the UFC?

Kevin Vallejos is currently ranked #9 in the UFC Featherweight division.

How many knockouts does Kevin Vallejos have?

Kevin Vallejos has 13 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Kevin Vallejos won?

Kevin Vallejos has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Kevin Vallejos?

Kevin Vallejos is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Kevin Vallejos weigh?

Kevin Vallejos weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Kevin Vallejos's reach?

Kevin Vallejos has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Kevin Vallejos?

Kevin Vallejos is 24 years old (born Dec 8, 2001).

Where is Kevin Vallejos from?

Kevin Vallejos is from Argentina.

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