APFC 22 Results: Jalin Fuller Finishes Turner, James Pleasant Defends Lightweight Title
It’s fight night Sunday at Isleta Resort & Casino, and Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship returns to the Land of Enchantment for APFC 22.
Preview
At the top of the card, fans are treated to a championship doubleheader, with both the APFC Welterweight and Lightweight titles on the line.
In the main event, dynamic striker-turned-submission ace Jalin Fuller puts his APFC Welterweight title on the line against Georgia’s heavy-handed contender Christian Turner, who enters the bout riding an impressive seven-fight win streak.
In the co-main event, fans finally get the matchup that fell through at APFC 21, as Lightweight champion James Pleasant defends his belt against a now fully healthy former APFC Welterweight champion Emmanuel Sanchez.
Recap
Jalin Fuller Stops Christian Turner, Eyes UFC Opportunity
In the welterweight title main event, Jalin Fuller and Christian Turner engaged in a calculated striking battle early, trading oblique kicks as both fighters looked to control range. Turner mixed in a powerful overhand to keep Fuller from opening up too aggressively.
Fuller’s composure proved to be the difference. Fighting off the cage and steadily increasing his output, he began to break Turner’s rhythm and force him into uncomfortable exchanges.
Turning up the pressure, Fuller blended his striking with clinch work a knee up the middle dropping Turner to the mat, where a barrage of punches secured the stoppage.
“The Gentleman” is no longer just knocking—he’s pounding on the door of the UFC.
James Pleasant Outworks Emmanuel Sanchez in Lightweight Title Defense
In the co-main event, James Pleasant secured the first defense of his APFC Lightweight Championship with an impressive performance over former Bellator contender Emmanuel Sanchez.
Pleasant came out fast, attacking the body with sharp left kicks while Sanchez looked to counter with power. As the fight progressed, Pleasant diversified his offense—mixing speed, movement, and distance control to keep Sanchez from settling into his rhythm.
A disciplined jab and consistent body work allowed Pleasant to maintain control, even as Sanchez pressed forward in a desperate final-round push. Pleasant answered every surge, sealing a clear decision victory and further establishing himself as a rising force in the division.
Jess Martinez vs. Alexander Schenk
Schenk opened with leg kicks and quickly found a home for his right hand. The finish came in highlight-reel fashion, as Martinez walked into a crushing overhand right. Two follow-up shots on the ground sealed the knockout.
Mark Hussey vs. Jeandrick Croes
After a slow start exchanging kicks and measuring distance, the fight picked up when Hussey drove Croes to the mat. During the scramble, Hussey landed short strikes and hunted for a D’Arce choke to close the round.
Croes adjusted in the second, jumping on Hussey’s back twice and ultimately locking in a rear-naked choke to secure the submission victory.
Rysan Leong vs. Khetag Moraov
After multiple attempts, Moraov secured a takedown, but Leong remained active off his back, dealing damage and refusing to concede position. Leong eventually reversed into mount.
Moraov attempted a kneebar escape, but Leong punched free, took the back, and regained dominant positions before the round ended.
In the final round, Leong mixed in low kicks and defended a D’Arce attempt before again taking the back. A clear, well-earned decision victory for Leong.
Andrew Alvara vs. Derek Meunier
A feeling-out first round saw Alvara target low kicks while Meunier worked at range with high kicks and sharp punches.
Alvara surged forward with an overhand left, securing a big double-leg takedown against the fence and threatening with submissions before the round ended.
Meunier rallied late, digging deep in the third, but Alvara’s early success proved to be the difference in a close decision win.
Antonio Zepeda vs. Deonte Butts
Deonte Butts knew he had to close the distance against the decorated boxer Antonio Zepeda. Though Zepeda initially threatened with a guillotine, he was forced onto his back.
From mount, Butts landed elbows before locking in an Ezekiel choke to secure a first-round finish.
Matt Bilella Fitzpatrick vs. Darius Crutcher
A high kick from Fitzpatrick stunned Crutcher, who shot desperately for a leg. Fitzpatrick sprawled and unleashed punches and elbows, finishing Crutcher within the opening minute.
Cole Griego vs. Josue Sotero
Sotero applied heavy pressure early, landing an uppercut in the clinch that bloodied Griego’s nose. He controlled the first round with long combinations, while Griego searched for a counter shot.
A turning point came when Sotero dropped Griego with a knee but followed up with an illegal elbow to the spine.
Griego gained top control in the second, but Sotero continued to land damaging shots, including a spinning back elbow that opened a cut.
Griego secured a late takedown but fell short on the scorecards, with Sotero earning a unanimous 29-28 decision.
Amateur Recap
Brendan Johnson vs. Jacob Snoeyink
The amateur card closed with fireworks. Snoeyink rocked Johnson with an overhand right before immediately transitioning to wrestling. Relentless pressure and ground strikes led to a first-round TKO, with Johnson pinned against the fence.
Roberto Valenzuela vs. Gabe Bencomo
Bencomo used low kicks to set up his entries and secure takedowns. Valenzuela showed strong reversals along the fence, but Bencomo answered with knees in the Thai clinch.
Bencomo’s wrestling proved decisive, landing multiple takedowns and opening a cut over Valenzuela’s eye en route to victory.
Alexandro Rodriguez vs. Peyton Mattherne
Mattherne pushed for a ground fight, absorbing knees on the way in but eventually getting it there. After surviving an armbar attempt, he landed solid ground strikes.
In the second, Rodriguez flipped the script—locking up a triangle choke after throwing his legs over Mattherne’s shoulders, forcing the tap.
Tucker Oliver vs. Yuri Hajosy
Hajosy dropped Oliver early with a big overhand, but Oliver answered with an uppercut to even the knockdowns.
A point deduction for an illegal knee didn’t derail Oliver, who secured a takedown, advanced to side control, and finished with a barrage of elbows in the first round.
Jeremey Robles vs. Elijah Quinn
Robles brought relentless pressure, backing Quinn up with heavy hooks in every exchange.
A late takedown attempt from Quinn was stuffed, allowing Robles to lock in a D’Arce choke for the submission finish.
Klinton Whitmere vs. Quayshan Randelson
Whitmere showed tremendous heart after suffering a foot injury on his first kick. The fight turned into a scramble-heavy battle early.
In the second, Whitmere gained mount, took the back, and secured a rear-naked choke finish.
Mike Mikesell vs. Gabriel Seijas
A sharp combination from Seijas forced Mikesell to look for a takedown early.
Seijas kept the fight standing, eventually landing a clean overhand right for a knockdown before finishing the fight with ground strikes.
Eric Artiaga vs. RJ Mendoza
After a closely contested first round on the feet, Mendoza took over in the second—securing a powerful slam and finishing with ground-and-pound.
Isaiah Solaita vs. Juwan Smith
The 6’3” Isaiah Solaita made full use of his height and reach advantage, keeping Smith pinned against the cage. Mixing straight punches with low and high kicks, Solaita systematically broke Smith down en route to victory.
Final Thoughts
APFC 22 was a showcase of both established champions and emerging talent. Jalin Fuller delivered a statement finish in the main event, while James Pleasant continued to build momentum with a strong title defense.
With multiple fighters putting together impressive performances, the promotion continues to build a roster full of athletes ready to take the next step onto bigger stages.
Quick Results
Welterweight title: (Still Champ) Jalin Fuller def. Christian Turner by KO (Knee) 4:29 R1
Lightweight title: (Still Champ) James Pleasant def. Emmanuel Sandefends. By (50-45 x3) Unanimous Decision
Featherweight: Alexander Schenk def. Jess Martinez by KO (Overhand Right & Ground Strikes) 2:54 R1
Welterweight: Jeandrick Croes def. Mark Hussey by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 3:08 R2
Lightweight: Rysan Leong def. Khetag Moroav by (29-27, 29-28 x2) Unanimous Decision
Welterweight: Andrew Alvara def. Derek Meunier by (29-28 x3) Unanimous Decision
Heavyweight: Deonte Butts def. Antonio Zepeda by Submission (Ezekiel Choke) 1:22 R1
Lightweight: Matt Bilella-Fitzpatrick def. Darius Crutcher by KO (Ground Strikes) 3:17 R1
Featherweight: Josue Sotero def. Cole Griego by (29-28 x3) Unanimous Decision
Amateur
Middleweight: Jacob Snoeyink def. Brendan Johnson by TKO (Ground Strikes) 1:33 R1
Middleweight: Gabe Bencomo def. Roberto Valenzuela by (29-28 x3) Unanimous Decision
Bantamweight: Alexandro Rodriguez def. Peyton Mattherne by Submission (Triangle Choke) 1:28 R2
Catchweight 180lbs.: Tucker Oliver def. Yuri Hajosy by TKO (Elbows on Ground) 2:53 R1
Featherweight: Jeremey Robles def. Elijah Quin by Submission (D’Arce Choke) 1:50 R3
Middleweight: Klinton Whitmere def. Quayshan Randall by submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1:01 R2
Welterweight: Gabriel Seijas def. Mike Mikesell by TKO (Overhand Right & Ground Strikes) 1:07
Featherweight: RJ Mendoza def. Eric Artiaga by TKO (Ground Strikes) 1:26 R2
Lightweight: Isaiah Solaita def. Juwan Smith by (30-27 x3) Unanimous Decision
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