Main Event Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kevin Vallejos | -550 |
| Josh Emmett | +410 |
| Over 3.5 rounds | -130 |
| Under 3.5 rounds | +100 |
Full Card Odds
Fight Time (UFC Vegas 114)
| Time Zone | Prelims | Main Card |
|---|---|---|
| ET (New York) | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| CT (Chicago) | 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| MT (Denver) | 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| PT (Los Angeles) | 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| GMT (London) | 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1) |
| AEST (Sydney) | 9:00 AM Sun | 12:00 PM Sun |
Venue: Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada Broadcast: Paramount+
TLDR
- Kevin Vallejos (-550) is a heavy favorite over Josh Emmett (+410) in the featherweight main event at UFC Vegas 114.
- Vallejos, 24, is 17-1 and has gone 3-0 in the UFC, including a TKO win over Giga Chikadze in his last fight.
- Emmett, 41, is 19-6 and has lost four of his last five fights, most recently by submission to Youssef Zalal.
- Emmett holds the UFC featherweight record for knockdowns (12) and still carries serious knockout power.
- Most analysts favor Vallejos to win, with many predicting a back-half finish or decision victory.
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— Blind Bear 🐻🕶️ (@BlindBearMedia) March 14, 2026
Josh Emmett and Kevin Vallejos headline UFC Fight Night at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The five-round featherweight bout pits a 41-year-old veteran against a 24-year-old rising contender. Emmett is ranked No. 11 in the division, while Vallejos sits at No. 14.
Emmett is the heavy underdog at +410. Vallejos is priced at -550, meaning bettors would need to risk $550 to win $100 on the favorite.
Emmett turned pro in 2011 and joined the UFC in 2016. He holds a 19-6 record with seven knockout wins and holds the UFC featherweight record for knockdowns with 12. He is a former two-time Performance of the Night winner and three-time Fight of the Night winner.
His recent form has been poor. He has lost four of his last five fights. His most recent loss came via first-round armbar against Youssef Zalal at UFC 320 on October 4, 2025.
Vallejos: The Unbeaten UFC Run
Vallejos has gone 3-0 inside the UFC octagon. He knocked out SeungWoo Choi on debut, followed with a unanimous decision win over Danny Silva, then stopped Giga Chikadze with a spinning backfist in round two on December 13, 2025. That win earned him a performance bonus.
He holds a 17-1 career record with 12 knockout wins. His only loss came via unanimous decision to Jean Silva at Dana White’s Contender Series. He stands 5-foot-7 with a 68-inch reach.
Emmett stands 5-foot-6 with a 70-inch reach. He was just 17 years old when Emmett made his UFC debut, highlighting the experience gap between the two fighters.
Age and Momentum
The age gap is one of the biggest talking points heading into this fight. Emmett is 17 years older than Vallejos. Analysts have pointed to Emmett’s cardio as a potential issue in the later rounds given his age and the damage he has accumulated over his career.
Emmett’s losses have come against elite competition, including Ilia Topuria and Lerone Murphy. He is the only fighter to have gone the full 25 minutes with Topuria, though that fight was roughly 2.5 years ago.
Vallejos has a technical boxing style and makes good use of leg kicks and head movement. His aggressive but disciplined approach has drawn comparisons to a younger Emmett.
The over/under sits at 3.5 rounds, with the under priced at +100 and the over at -130. Both fighters have finishing ability, which supports the early stoppage case.
Emmett still carries one-punch knockout power despite his record. That remains his best path to victory in this fight.
The weigh-ins took place on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, with both fighters making weight for the featherweight bout.
