Ultimate Clash Approaching: Champion Lays Eyes on Stars

In the main event, former title contender Josh Emmett looked to return to the win column opposite rising knockout artist Kevin Vallejos. No other names particularly popped off the page on the rest of the card, but if you looked closely, all of the matchups seemed to promise excitement. After the last few cards, action was just what the doctor ordered!

Let’s take a look back over the best performances and techniques of the evening: El Chino Arrives Kevin Vallejos wasted no time in picking apart Josh Emmett, but he didn’t rush the knockout either. Emmett tried to draw Vallejos forward by using lateral movement and direction changes, moving his feet in the style of cornerman TJ Dillashaw. Vallejos did not at all take the bait, however, opting to occasionally blast power kicks and force Emmett to make the first move.

When Emmett did explode forward with a big swing or shifting combination, Vallejos would slide back half a step, plant his feet, and immediately answer with multiple punches. It takes guts and confidence to stand in front of Emmett, especially so early in the fight. Vallejos — young, powerful, and nearly undefeated — has all the evidence in the world to fight with such confidence, and it absolutely paid off here.

He smashed Emmett with hard shots right away, never letting the veteran work his way into the contest. After this victory, Vallejos should break into the Top 10 with serious momentum. Robertson Outlasts Lemos Amanda Lemos started the co-main event strong.