With Kennedy Nzechukwu forced out of their scheduled light heavyweight clash at UFC Vegas 114 due to injury, Brazil’s Petrino now draws promotional newcomer Steven Asplund in a reworked matchup first reported by MMA Fighting. Asplund steps in with the classic “short-notice spoiler” narrative attached to his name. A win over Nzechukwu would have carried proven name value. A win over Asplund will instead be judged on performance more than profile. Article Continues BelowConfirmed Fights for UFC Vegas 114🔸FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT🔸 🇺🇸 Josh Emmett (19-6-0) 🆚 Kevin “El Chino” Vallejos (17-1-0) 🇦🇷 ⚖️ Featherweight 145 lbs📅 Mar.