Kevin Vallejos stunned by new UFC contract pay ahead of Aljamain Sterling fight

Kevin Vallejos can’t believe how much he’ll earn under his new Ultimate Fighting Championship contract. Vallejos revealed that he signed a new deal ahead of his pivotal clash against Aljamain Sterling at UFC Qatar on Nov. 21 at ABHA Arena in Doha. The Argentine also claims a title shot awaits if he beats the former bantamweight champion.Kevin Vallejos signs new UFC deal before Aljamain Sterling fight, claims victory would earn Alexander Volkanovski title shot Vallejos (18-1) announced the agreement in a pair of social media posts. “WE just signed a new deal with the UFC,” Vallejos wrote on X. “I can’t believe how much money I’m getting paid to fight.” After defending his title at UFC 333, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski said Sterling (26-5) deserves the next title shot if he beats Vallejos. However, the Australian identified Jean Silva (18-3) as the next contender if Sterling loses to “El Chino.” Vallejos, meanwhile, is confident he’ll secure that opportunity with a victory at UFC Qatar. “Guys if WE beat Sterling, WE get Volk,” Vallejos posted on X. Silva handed Vallejos his lone professional loss in his first Dana White’s Contender Series appearance in 2023. Vallejos returned the following year and earned a UFC contract with a first-round knockout. He has since won all four of his UFC bouts, finishing three opponents.WE just signed a new deal with the UFC 🥹— Kevin Vallejos (@ElChinoVallejos) October 29, 2026I can’t believe how much money I’m getting paid to fight 😭😭😭— Kevin Vallejos (@ElChinoVallejos) October 29, 2026Guys if WE beat Sterling, WE get Volk— Kevin Vallejos (@ElChinoVallejos) October 30, 2026