LAS VEGAS – Kevin Vallejos has a couple of requests for the UFC heading into 2026. The UFC featherweight prospect called for two things following his KO win over veteran Giga Chikadze (15-6 MMA, 8-4 UFC) in the co-main event of Saturday's UFC on ESPN 73: a fight against Cub Swanson, and for his next fight to be outside of the UFC Apex.

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Kevin Vallejos impressed many with his spectacular spinning backfist knockout over Giga Chikadze at UFC Vegas 112, and former two-division champion Henry Cejudo now believes the Argentine fighter is s

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In the world of mixed martial arts, few stories capture the imagination like that of Kevin 'Chino' Vallejos. At just 24 years old, this talented fighter is gearing up for a significant challenge as he faces Giga Chikadze in the co-main event of the upcoming Fight Night in Las Vegas.