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#9 Featherweight

Kevin Vallejos

W6
“El Chino”
18-1-0
0Contender
/Featherweight/Age 24/Switch/5' 7"/68″ reach/145 lbs
Win %
95%
SLpM
6.1
Str Acc
48%
Str Def
57%
TD Avg
0.7
TD Def
84%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
81%

At a Glance

6.1
SLpM
top 11%
48%
Str Acc
above average
0.7
TD Avg
bottom 16%
81%
Finish %
top 0%
57%
Str Def
above average
Kevin Vallejos "El Chino" is a switch Featherweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a high-volume striker. With a record of 18-1-0, the fighter boasts a 95% win rate across 19 pro contests, with a 81% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include high-output striking at 6.12 significant strikes per minute and elite 84% takedown defense.
Career Arc
17 fightspeak +16 · current +16

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 88 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 60 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 93 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 33 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 81 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 62 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME88ACCURACY60KO POWER93TAKEDOWNS33TD DEFENSE81SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY62ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Contender
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 48% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 57% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 28% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 84% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
6.12+2.70 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
4.41+1.23 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.66-0.86 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (4.41)Landed (6.12)
0
+1.71

Wins by Method

81%Finish
KO/TKO1169%
Submission213%
Decision319%
18 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (18)
11 KO
2 SUB
3 DEC
2 OTH
Losses (1)
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
KO
W
KO
W
Dec
W
KO
W
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
10/28(36%)
R2
13/28(46%)
R3
37/75(49%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
99%
Distance: 99Clinch: 1Ground: 0
Target
59%
24%
17%
Head: 59Body: 24Leg: 17

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:01
TD Success Rate
10%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
3 of 17
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.6 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History4 UFC + 13 pre-UFC
17 fights16W
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WJosh Emmett
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos
Mar 14, 2026KKO/TKO Punches13:33
WINMain Event
Method
KO/TKO Punches
Round
1
of 5
Time
3:33
Division
Featherweight
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos
2026-03-14
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