UFC Fight Night Emmett vs Vallejos: Match card, start time, where to watch & more
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UFC Fight Night Emmett vs Vallejos brings in a stacked match card
We barely had time to process everything that went down at UFC 326 last Saturday at T-Mobile Arena before the UFC is back again this weekend.
One week later, the promotion moves from the big stage over to the familiar surroundings of the Meta APEX in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos and honestly? This card is giving quietly dangerous vibes.
The main event is a featherweight fight that should have more people talking. Josh Emmett is the kind of guy who can end your night with either hand at any point. He’s been in the mix at 145 for years and has never been easy work for anyone.
Now he’s got Kevin Vallejos across from him, a guy who has been on a tear and clearly feels like this is his moment to crash the party. One punch can change everything in this division and both these guys know it.
The co-main is where it gets really interesting for the hardcore fans. Amanda Lemos and Gillian Robertson are both top 10 at strawweight and both love to grapple, figuring out who imposes their will on the ground is going to be the whole story of that fight.
Then you’ve got Ion Cutelaba on the same card, and if you know Cutelaba, you already know that fight is not going the distance without something wild happening first.
Look, Fight Night cards on paper don’t always scream must-watch, but this one has that feel. Deep prelims, a main card with real stakes, and the kind of matchups where you genuinely have no idea what you’re walking into. Here’s everything you need to know about the full card.
UFC Fight Night Emmett vs Vallejos: Main card
- Main Event: Josh Emmett vs Kevin Vallejos
- Amanda Lemos vs Gillian Robertson
- Ion Cutelaba vs Oumar Sy
- Andre Fili vs Jose Miguel Delgado
- Marwan Rahiki vs Harry Hardwick
- Vitor Petrino vs Steven Asplund
UFC Fight Night Emmett vs Vallejos: Preliminary card
- Charles Johnson vs Bruno Silva
- Chris Curtis vs Myktybek Orolbai
- Bolaji Oki vs Manoel Sousa
- Luan Lacerda vs Hecher Sosa
- Bia Mesquita vs Montse Rendon
- Elijah Smith vs SuYoung You
- Piera Rodriguez vs Sam Hughes
Josh Emmett vs Kevin Vallejos
This one is more interesting than it looks on the surface. Josh Emmett is 41 and has dropped four of his last five, but before you write him off, go look at who he’s been in there with.
Interim title fights, going the distance with Ilia Topuria, a steady diet of Top 15 talent for years. The losses sting, but the résumé commands respect, and that experience could be the difference on Saturday.
On the other side, Kevin Vallejos is riding real momentum after that nasty second-round stoppage of Giga Chikadze late last year. He made the kind of in-fight adjustments in that bout that separate good fighters from great ones, and now he’s being handed the biggest test of his career.
The wrinkle that makes this unpredictable? Emmett’s power doesn’t care about momentum or records. One shot and this fight is completely over. Don’t blink.
Date, Time, and Venue for UFC Fight Night Emmett vs Vallejos
| Information | Details |
| Event Name | UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos |
| Date | Saturday, March 14, 2026 (Sunday, March 15 in India/Australia) |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Venue | UFC Apex |
| Capacity | Approximately 1,000 |
| Prelims Start Time (US) | 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT |
| Main Card Start Time (US) | 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT |
| Main Event Cage Walks (US) | Approx. 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT |
| Prelims Start Time (India) | 2:30 AM IST — Sunday, March 15 |
| Main Card Start Time (India) | 5:30 AM IST — Sunday, March 15 |
| Main Event Cage Walks (India) | Approx. 8:00 AM IST — Sunday, March 15 |
| Prelims Start Time (UK) | 9:00 PM GMT — Saturday, March 14 |
| Main Card Start Time (UK) | 12:00 AM GMT — Sunday, March 15 |
| Main Event Cage Walks (UK) | Approx. 2:30 AM GMT — Sunday, March 15 |
| Where to Watch (US) | Paramount+ |
| Where to Watch (UK & Europe) | UFC Fight Pass |
| Where to Watch (India) | Sony LIV |
| Where to Watch (Australia) | Paramount+ |
When is UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos?
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The prelims begin at 5:00 PM ET, while the main card starts at 8:00 PM ET.
Where can fans watch UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos?
Fans in the United States and Australia can watch the event live on Paramount+. In India, the fights will stream on Sony LIV, while viewers in the UK and Europe can watch it via UFC Fight Pass.
What time does the main event of UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos start?
The main event cage walks for UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos are expected at approximately 10:30 PM ET in the United States, 2:30 AM GMT in the UK, and around 8:00 AM IST in India (Sunday, March 15).
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