UFC Vegas 114 Results: Vallejos Steamrolls Emmett, Robertson Eyes Title Shot & Anders Calls It a Career
- Dana Black
- Apr 23
- 5 min read
Overview
UFC Vegas 114 went exactly the way this column predicted — Kevin Vallejos by TKO in Round 1, at 3:33. The 24-year-old Argentine did not take a single clean shot from one of the heaviest-handed featherweights in UFC history, picked his spots with machine-like patience, and then blew through Josh Emmett the moment the veteran reached for power. It was a statement performance. Elsewhere on the card, Eryk Anders announced his retirement after a decision win over Brad Tavares in what turned out to be a fitting farewell, and Gillian Robertson gave herself a legitimate title-shot argument by outworking former title challenger Amanda Lemos over three rounds. Up next: UFC London, March 21.
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Main Event: Vallejos TKOs Emmett — A Star is Confirmed
Kevin Vallejos (18-1) def. Josh Emmett (19-7) via TKO (punches), Round 1, 3:33. This was the performance Vallejos needed and he delivered it with something to spare. From the opening bell he refused to be drawn into Emmett's power game — he used lateral movement, sharp counterpunching, and the patience of a far more experienced fighter to neutralise the veteran's biggest weapon. When Emmett did commit to a big combination, Vallejos slid back just enough, planted, and answered immediately with volume. He dropped Emmett, let him try to recover, then landed the decisive follow-up sequence that prompted the referee to wave it off. Total strikes landed: 36 significant, 43 total, against Emmett's 3. It was not a fight. It was an examination.
Four wins in exactly one year. All four finishes. Now 18-1 overall with a 4-0 UFC record, Vallejos is 24 years old and has just set the record for the largest age gap in UFC main event history at 16 years and 9 months. He is not yet ranked in the top 10 but that changes this week. The most talked-about matchup post-event was a rematch with Jean Silva — the only man to beat him, by decision. That fight, between two of the most exciting young featherweights alive, would be an event in itself. What is clear is that the lightweight division just got a name it needs to start paying close attention to.
Co-Main: Robertson Outworks Lemos, Eyes Title Shot
Gillian Robertson (ranked #8) def. Amanda Lemos (ranked #5) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). This was a grinding, physical co-main event that Robertson won through sheer grit and tactical adjustment. Lemos controlled the opening round with her heavy-handed striking and physical presence, but Robertson — the UFC's all-time leader in submission wins among women — made the necessary adjustments between rounds and imposed her grappling game through the second and third frames. The win over a former title challenger moves Robertson firmly into title contention territory at strawweight. She is now on a four-fight winning streak and has never looked more complete as a fighter. UFC matchmakers face a legitimate question: who is next for her?
Full Card Results
Kevin Vallejos def. Josh Emmett via TKO R1 (3:33) | Gillian Robertson def. Amanda Lemos via UD (29-28 x3) | Jose Delgado def. Andre Fili via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) | Marwan Rahiki def. Harry Hardwick via TKO R2 — corner stoppage (broken jaw) | Ion Cutelaba def. Oumar Sy via submission (mounted guillotine) R1, 4:24 | Vitor Petrino def. Steven Asplund via UD (29-28 x3)
Prelims
Eryk Anders def. Brad Tavares via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) — Anders retired post-fight | Charles Johnson def. Bruno Silva via SD (28-29, 29-28, 30-27) | Myktybek Orolbai def. Chris Curtis via UD (30-27 x3) | Manoel Sousa def. Bolaji Oki via KO R3 (4:12) | Elijah Smith def. SuYoung You via submission (RNC) R2 (1:04) | Bia Mesquita def. Montse Rendon via submission (RNC) R1 (2:07) | Hecher Sosa def. Luan Lacerda via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) | Piera Rodriguez def. Sam Hughes via UD (30-27 x3)
Eryk Anders Retires After Going Out on His Shield
The cleanest story from the prelim card was Eryk Anders. The veteran middleweight, nine years into a UFC career, came in to fight Brad Tavares in what both men knew was likely to be a significant night either way. Anders won via unanimous decision — hurting Tavares badly in the first before grinding out a grappling-heavy second and third — and then stepped to the microphone and announced his retirement. He finished 18-9 overall, one of the most durable and under-celebrated fighters the 185-pound division has seen. Going out with a W, on your own terms, is about the best way it can end. Anders did it right.
Bonuses and Record-Breaking Footnotes
Performance of the Night bonuses went to Kevin Vallejos and Manoel Sousa, who knocked out Bolaji Oki in Round 3 in one of the prelim highlights. The Emmett vs Vallejos main event also set a notable UFC record — the largest age gap in UFC main event history at 16 years, 9 months, and 4 days. Emmett is 41. Vallejos is 24. The gap in where their careers are heading right now is even larger. Emmett has now lost three straight and will face serious questions about his future in the sport.
Up Next: UFC London — Evloev vs Murphy, March 21
One week off and the UFC is straight back at it. UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs Murphy heads to the O2 Arena in London, England on Saturday March 21, with unbeaten Russian featherweight Movsar Evloev defending his top-five status against Ireland's Lerone Murphy — a matchup that carries potential title-eliminator implications at 145 pounds. London always delivers for atmosphere and the card is stacked with UK-relevant names. We'll have full coverage here on Ultimate Fight Hub ahead of and after the event.
FAQs
What was the result of Vallejos vs Emmett at UFC Vegas 114?
Kevin Vallejos defeated Josh Emmett via TKO (punches) in Round 1 at 3:33. Vallejos dropped Emmett, allowed him an attempt to recover, and finished with a second knockdown sequence to earn the stoppage. He improved to 18-1 overall with his fourth consecutive finish in the UFC.
Who won the bonuses at UFC Vegas 114?
Performance of the Night bonuses ($100,000 each) were awarded to Kevin Vallejos for his TKO win over Josh Emmett, and Manoel Sousa for his Round 3 knockout of Bolaji Oki.
Who retired at UFC Vegas 114?
Middleweight veteran Eryk Anders announced his retirement immediately after defeating Brad Tavares via unanimous decision in the prelims. Anders finished his UFC career at 18-9 overall, nine years after his promotional debut, going out with a win on his own terms.
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