Jack Slack Podcast 249 - Kevin Vallejos Batters Emmett, UFC Stumbles Into First Great Fight Night of 2026
Mar 15, 2026
A blow-by-blow look at Kevin Valajevos' slick counterpunching and head movement that overwhelmed Josh Emmett. Breakdown of Emmett’s ageing tendencies and the decisive ground-and-pound finish. Tight analysis of scrappy striking and takedown patterns in Delgado vs Fili. Rundown of standout heavyweight brawls, grappling improvements leading to a mounted guillotine, and the brutal effect of 12-to-6 elbows.
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Vallejos Mastery Of Offensive Counterpunching
- Kevin Vallejos excels as an offensive counterpuncher who slips the jab and immediately fires multi-punch combinations.
- Example: Vallejos slips Emmett's jab, lands a cross-counter then follows with a left hook and right hand for a one-slip, three-punch sequence that set the tone.
Keep Your Head Moving Against Counters
- Move your head consistently and accept getting jabbed while committing to counters to beat offensive counterpunchers.
- Jack Slack recommends keeping slight, constant head movement so slips and counters land even under fatigue or pressure.
Split Step Enhances Counter Timing
- Footwork and split-step entries amplified Vallejos' counters and cage cutting, enabling him to control range against Emmett.
- Notable: Vallejos used split steps to lengthen stance, slip jabs, and immediately fire left uppercuts and combinations.