"Promotion officials announced the "youth vs. experience" style booking on Saturday. Emmett is ranked #11 in the UFC's official rankings, while Vallejos sits at #13. Vallejos, 24, was the Cageside Press Newcomer of the Year for 2025, after winning all three of his fights inside of the octagon. The run saw the 2024 Contender Series alum earn a Performance of the Night bonus for his finish of Georgian star Giga Chikadze."
"Emmett, who previously contested for an interim title in a losing effort against Yair Rodriguez in 2023, has lost his last two fights. At age 40, Emmett is likely on his last run, and needs a win to stay relevant in the 145lb weight class. A division that appears to be in a transitional phase following the return of Alexander Volkanovski to the top of the mountain last year."
UFC Vegas 114 will take place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 14, 2026. The featherweight main event matches Josh Emmett (19-6, ranked #11) against Kevin Vallejos (17-1, ranked #13). Vallejos, 24, went 3-0 in 2025, earned Cageside Press Newcomer of the Year and a Performance of the Night for his finish of Giga Chikadze. Emmett challenged for an interim title in 2023, has lost his last two fights, and at age 40 needs a win to remain relevant in the 145lb division. The reported card also features fighters such as Ion Cuțelaba, Amanda Lemos, Rinya Nakamura, Kennedy Nzechukwu and others.
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