Vallejos wrote on X that Sterling will never get a title shot by just holding him, after Sterling told him not to get taken down, ahead of their Nov. 21 UFC Qatar fight.
From 13 reports by 6 outletsLatest Vallejos says Sterling will 'NEVER get a title shot' by holding him; Sterling warned him not to get taken down 5 updates 6 outlets
What we know
- Cavalcanti vs. Montague is a bantamweight bout at UFC Qatar on Nov. 21 at Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Doha.
- Dom Mar Fan (9-3) vs. Nikolas Motta (15-6, 1 NC) has been officially added to the card at welterweight.
- Kevin Vallejos said on X that he signed a new UFC deal and is amazed by his pay; no figures were given.
- Vallejos wrote on X that Sterling will never get a title shot if he just holds him; Sterling told Vallejos on X not to get taken down.
Reported, not confirmed
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Vallejos said on X he expects to face Alexander Volkanovski if he beats Sterling; no such bout is booked.
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- Jiri Prochazka vs. Navajo Stirling is the five-round light heavyweight main event; Prochazka is ranked fourth and Stirling seventh in the UFC rankings. MMA Fanatik Slovakia
- Brian Ortega faces Dan Hooker on the card in his UFC lightweight debut. Combat Sports UK
Kevin Vallejos and Aljamain Sterling kept trading shots on X on Oct. 30. Vallejos wrote that Sterling is coming to fight, but that if he just holds him down, he will never get a title shot, even after five straight wins. That is his opinion; the UFC has not promised the winner a title fight.
The exchange followed a post from Sterling early on Friday telling Vallejos not to get taken down and that he would not get up unless the referee stepped in. Vallejos also posted sleeping emojis aimed at Sterling's expected approach and said he wants a striking fight. Neither man has said he is changing his preparation.
Vallejos has also said he signed a new UFC deal, without giving details, and that he expects to face Alexander Volkanovski if he beats Sterling. No such bout is booked. The UFC lists the fight for Nov. 21 at ABHA Arena in Doha.
The exchange followed a post from Sterling early on Friday telling Vallejos not to get taken down and that he would not get up unless the referee stepped in. Vallejos also posted sleeping emojis aimed at Sterling's expected approach and said he wants a striking fight. Neither man has said he is changing his preparation.
Vallejos has also said he signed a new UFC deal, without giving details, and that he expects to face Alexander Volkanovski if he beats Sterling. No such bout is booked. The UFC lists the fight for Nov. 21 at ABHA Arena in Doha.
- Summary
- Vallejos wrote on X that Sterling will never get a title shot by just holding him, after Sterling told him not to get taken down, ahead of their Nov. 21 UFC Qatar fight.
- Key points (one per line)
- Vallejos wrote on X that if Sterling 'just holds me, he will NEVER get a title shot even winning his next 5 fights'.
Sterling had told Vallejos on X not to get taken down, adding 'You ain't getting up unless the ref jumps in'.
Cavalcanti vs. Montague and Dom Mar Fan vs. Motta are also on the Nov. 21 card in Doha.
Vallejos says he signed a new UFC deal and expects to face Volkanovski if he beats Sterling.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- MMA Fighting | https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/518366/ranked-bantamweights-announced-for-ufc-qatar
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/2098cbab-77d1-41cf-b6ab-cfdb20159c70/jacqueline-cavalcanti-michelle-montague-added-to-ufc-qatar-november-21
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/1511fb0e-88d5-4063-aa88-a3567f2b1278/jacqueline-cavalcanti-10-2-record-faces-unbeaten-michelle-montague-at-ufc
MMA Fanatik Slovakia | https://www.mmafanatik.eu/trener-jiriho-prochazku-priznava-risk-so-stirlingom-a-vysvetluje-preco-zobrali-tento-zapas-s-neporazenym-bojovnikom/
MMA Fanatik Slovakia | https://sport.aktuality.sk/mma-fanatik/trener-jiriho-prochazku-priznava-risk-so-stirlingom-a-vysvetluje-preco-zobrali-tento-zapas-s-neporazenym-bojovnikom/
MiddleEasy | https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/jacqueline-cavalcanti-michelle-montague-ufc-qatar-november21-report/
Sherdog | https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Undefeated-Michelle-Montague-to-face-Jacqueline-Cavalcanti-at-UFC-Qatar-203418
Sherdog | https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Kevin-Vallejos-stunned-by-new-UFC-contract-pay-ahead-of-Aljamain-Sterling-fight-203423
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/5da1098b-0219-4089-b880-9a1ca41e23af/kevin-vallejos-new-ufc-deal-cant-believe-pay-before-aljamain-sterling
MiddleEasy | https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/kevin-vallejos-new-ufc-contract-sterling-qatar/
Cageside Press | https://cagesidepress.com/2026/10/30/two-fights-officially-announced-for-ufc-qatar/
MiddleEasy | https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/kevin-vallejos-sterling-title-shot-grappling-exchange-october30/
MiddleEasy | https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/dom-mar-fan-nikolas-motta-ufc-qatar-november21-booking/
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How the story developed
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Vallejos says Sterling will 'NEVER get a title shot' by holding him; Sterling warned him not to get taken downMiddleEasy
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Vallejos says Sterling will 'NEVER get a title shot' by holding him; Sterling warned him not to get taken downMiddleEasy
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Vallejos says Sterling will 'NEVER get a title shot' by holding him; Sterling warned him not to get taken downMiddleEasy
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Vallejos says he signed a new UFC deal ahead of Sterling fight Sherdog
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Prochazka's coach admits risk in Stirling fight, says team would not wait on Costa
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