<p>The two fighters are among the top featherweights in the promotion, although both will come into the cage in contrasting forms. Will this play a role in how the fight turns out?</p><h2>Quick Picks</h2><p><strong>Our pick:</strong> Vallejos to win</p><p><strong>Value bet:</strong> Vallejos to win by TKO</p><p><strong>Long shot:</strong> Under 2.5 rounds</p><h2>Tale of the Tape</h2><p>Vallejos can mix up his fighting stance as a switch fighter, which could cause the experienced Emmett some trouble (orthodox). If you're new to <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-ufc">betting on UFC</a>, understanding how stance differences affect fights is crucial.</p><p>Emmett wants mid‑range bursts where he can explode with the right hand, not extended exchanges at range or long southpaw jabs from Vallejos. Vallejos likely aims to keep a higher pace, use length and stance switches to drag Emmett into exchanges where volume tells.</p><p>We've compared the two fighters below, with Holloway's figures first…</p><ul><li>Age - 41 vs 24</li><li>Height - 5'6" (169cm) vs 5'7" (170cm)</li><li>Stance - Orthodox vs Switch</li><li>Record - 19-6-0 vs 17-1-0</li><li>KO Record - 7 vs 12</li></ul><h2>Betting Preview</h2><p>How have they performed in their last five fights?</p><p><strong>Emmett's last five fights:</strong></p><ul><li>Youssef Zalal - Loss (Sub, 1) - Oct 2025</li><li>Lerone Murphy - Loss (UD, 5) - Apr 2025</li><li>Bryce Mitchell - Win (TKO, 1) - Dec 2023</li><li>Ilia Topuria - Loss (UD, 5) - Jun 2023</li><li>Yair Rodriguez - Loss (Sub, 2) - Feb 2023</li></ul><p><strong>Vallejos's last five fights:</strong></p><ul><li>Giga Chikadze - Win (TKO, 2) - Dec 2025</li><li>Danny Silva - Win (UD, 3) - Aug 2025</li><li>Seung Woo Choi - Win (TKO, 1) - Mar 2025</li><li>Cam Teague - Win (TKO, 1) - Sep 2024</li><li>Gonzalo Contreras - Win (TKO, 2) - Mar 2024</li></ul><h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p>Vallejos' fast starts and volume could trouble Emmett if Emmett starts slow or sits on the fence; however, every forward step is a chance to walk into Emmett's overhand. Both fighters compete in the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/ufc-news/weight-divisions">UFC featherweight weight</a> class, where power and speed often determine outcomes.</p><p><strong>Vallejos inside the distance</strong> would be a betting market worth exploring, given the one-sidedness of the odds in the moneyline market. With 12 KOs in 17 wins and high pace vs a 41‑year‑old who's been hurt and submitted recently, value could be available in the <strong>KO market</strong> <strong>for Vallejos</strong>.</p><p>With both fighters having a high finishing rate, the fight is unlikely to go the distance. If available, value could be found in the '<strong>Under 2.5 rounds</strong>' prop for this contest. Indeed, Vallejos' last three UFC wins were all inside the distance; Emmett, when he wins, tends to KO rather than by decision. Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches">UFC betting odds</a> for all available markets.</p><h2>Our Prediction</h2><p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/josh-emmett-v-kevin-vallejos-10236253">Emmett vs Vallejos betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p>Our prediction is that <strong>Vallejos will be the likely winner</strong> of this fight. The odds are overwhelmingly in his favour, and, at a much younger age and rising through the ranks impressively, this match against Emmett appears somewhat of a mismatch.</p><p>We think there's value in a <strong>Vallejos KO/TKO victory,</strong> given his KO record and Emmett's recent troubles inside the Octagon. The <strong>long shot is for the fight to be finished in under 2.5 rounds.</strong></p><h2>Keep Reading</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/predictions">Who's tipped to win this weekend's UFC card?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/ufc-news/greatest-fighters-of-all-time">The fighters who've left the biggest mark on the octagon</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/ufc-news/best-ufc-fights-of-all-time">The bouts that had everyone on the edge of their seats</a></li></ul>