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Danny Segura

UFC prospect Kevin Vallejos surprised by MMA fanbase’s high interest in his young career

UFC debutants, more often than not, go unnoticed – or at least generate low interest among the general MMA fan base.

However, 23-year-old rookie Kevin Vallejos was one of the big attractions at UFC Fight Night 254 this past Saturday. Vallejos (15-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) lived up to his hype with a first-round TKO win over SeungWoo Choi in a highly anticipated debut in Las Vegas.

The Argentinian generated a lot of expectations ahead of his first trip to the octagon, as he had viciously put away his opponent in the first round at Dana White Contender Series in September. The win earned him a contract with the promotion.

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