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Kevin Vallejos

"El Chino"
18-1-0#9Featherweight★ 2bonusesArgentinaArgentinaLast 5
Amateur MMA 4-0
18-1-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Kevin Vallejos holds a professional MMA record of 18-1-0. 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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Brothers of Life MMA · Argentina

Background

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)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
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: 4-0-0 · 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
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Kevin Vallejos sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

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

★ POTN ×2
  1. ★ POTNvs Josh Emmett · UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs VallejosMar 14, 2026
  2. ★ POTNvs Giga Chikadze · UFC Fight Night: Royval vs KapeDec 13, 2025

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

All-time bonus leaders →

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Kevin Vallejos earns per fight.

Kevin Vallejos's salary & career earnings →

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Josh Emmett
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos· Mar 14, 2026· Featherweight· 18-1 vs 19-7
    TKO
    R1 · 3:33
    POTN
  2. WIN
    vs Giga Chikadze
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape· Dec 13, 2025· Featherweight· 17-1 vs 15-6
    TKO
    R2 · 1:29
    POTN
  3. WIN
    vs Danny Silva
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Taira vs Park· Aug 2, 2025· Featherweight· 16-1 vs 10-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs SeungWoo Choi
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2· Mar 15, 2025· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 11-8
    TKO
    R1 · 3:09
  5. WIN
    vs Cam Teague
    UFCDana White's Contender Series 73· Sep 24, 2024· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 7-1
    TKO
    R1 · 02:23
  6. WIN
    vs Gonzalo Contreras×3Title bout · Title win #3
    Samurai Fight House 15· Mar 2, 2024· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:23
  7. WIN
    vs Maximiliano Perez×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Samurai Fight House 14· Dec 22, 2023· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 12-10
    -
    R3 · 1:30
  8. LOSS
    vs Jean Silva
    UFCDana White's Contender Series 61· Sep 5, 2023· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 11-2
    UD
    R3 · 05:00
  9. WIN
    vs Eduardo Garagorri×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Samurai Fight House 11· May 13, 2023· Featherweight· 11-0 vs 14-3
    TKO
    R2 · 3:15
  10. WIN
    vs Aldo Espindola
    Samurai Fight House 10· Mar 11, 2023· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 6-5
    TKO
    R1 · 2:23
  11. WIN
    vs Nestor Machado
    Samurai Fight House 8· Dec 16, 2022· Featherweight· 9-0 vs 17-10
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Emmanuel Vallejos
    Samurai Fight House 7· Nov 19, 2022· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 7-15
    TKO
    R2 · 1:04
  13. WIN
    vs Pablo Etelechea
    Samurai Fight House 6· Oct 15, 2022· Bantamweight· 7-0 vs 1-6
    TKO
    R1 · 3:06
  14. WIN
    vs Mauricio Flores
    Samurai Fight House 5· Jun 19, 2022· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 6-9
    TKO
    R1 · 0:49
  15. WIN
    vs Gabriel Vargas
    Samurai Fight House 4· May 22, 2022· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 2-1
    -
    R1 · 1:59
  16. WIN
    vs Jesus Ru
    CAM 7· Mar 12, 2022· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 7-4
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Lucas Miletich
    Samurai Fight House 3· Feb 12, 2022· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:08
  18. WIN
    vs Matias Ponce
    Cobra Fighter 1· Dec 5, 2021· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 2-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:39
  19. WIN
    vs Rocco Cena
    Supreme Warrior 6· Sep 4, 2021· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-3
    TKO
    R2 · 3:40

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
35

Featherweight

#1#5#10#152026Dec 16, 2025 · #13Feb 24, 2026 · #14Mar 17, 2026 · #10Jun 16, 2026 · #9Sep 22, 2026 · #9#9

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1868▲12
Peak
1868Mar 14, 2026
Rated fights
19
15001650180020222023202420252026Sep 4, 2021 · 1533Dec 5, 2021 · 1573Feb 12, 2022 · 1610Mar 12, 2022 · 1639May 22, 2022 · 1672Jun 19, 2022 · 1693Oct 15, 2022 · 1702Nov 19, 2022 · 1709Dec 16, 2022 · 1721Mar 11, 2023 · 1732May 13, 2023 · 1758Sep 5, 2023 · 1729Dec 22, 2023 · 1748Mar 2, 2024 · 1770Sep 24, 2024 · 1797Mar 15, 2025 · 1815Aug 3, 2025 · 1831Dec 14, 2025 · 1856Mar 14, 2026 · 18681868

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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.