Roland Dunlap Captures APFC Middleweight Title in a Wild Night of Fights at APFC 18
Second Time’s the Charm: Roland Dunlap Claims APFC Middleweight Title in Action-Packed Night
Roland Dunlap wasted no time trying to close the show, repeatedly going to the well with jump knees from the clinch. Never one to quit, Wilson kept firing off overhands and pressing forward, working his way back into close quarters. It looked like Dunlap might put it away in the fourth round when a straight right sent Wilson stumbling back. From a single collar tie, Dunlap unleashed right hooks that nearly ended it. But Wilson dug deep, rallied, and kept himself in the fight.
The fifth round brought a roar from the crowd as Wilson secured a big double-leg takedown. Dunlap quickly escaped from the bottom and sealed the fight — and the title — with a takedown and back take of his own. After falling short in his first bid, Roland Dunlap is now the APFC Middleweight Champion.
Fuller Returns in Style, Submits Larsen in Co-Main Event
Tensions boiled over even before the co-main event began, with Jalin Fuller and Mac Larsenexchanging fiery words and having to be separated during introductions. Once the fight started, they wasted no time. After trading heavy body kicks and punches, Larsen shot for a double-leg takedown.
From his back, Fuller threw his legs up and locked in an omoplata, using it to sweep and expose Larsen’s neck. Seizing the opening, Fuller secured the rear naked choke for the win. After nearly two years away from MMA, Fuller returns in emphatic fashion — earning his third career win by submission.
TJ Laramie Dominates in Return, Extends Streak to Four
Hungry for another shot at the big show, UFC veteran TJ Laramie reminded fans there’s levels to this game. He dropped Jordan Downey in the first round, dominated top control in the second, and took the back in the third.
It was a clean sweep from start to finish — marking Laramie’s fourth straight win since parting ways with the UFC.
Ovidio Bojorquez Scores Last-Second Knockout
Ovidio Bojorquez delivered a highlight-reel knockout in the final second of the first round against Mark Hussey. Bojorquez started fast, chopping at Hussey’s legs before unleashing crisp boxing combinations. A knee to the head dropped Hussey, and the referee waved it off just before the horn.
Bojorquez continues to build momentum in the APFC ranks with another explosive finish.
Logan Paxton Drops Guyton — Then Drops a Bombshell
Logan Paxton made a big statement to the Welterweight division — then surprised everyone by announcing he’s dropping to Lightweight.
In the cage, he set the tone early, dropping Guyton with a left high kick in the first round. In the second, Paxton swarmed him with heavy overhands, then trapped Guyton in the clinch, landing brutal knees. He broke the clinch and fired off a crushing right hook that sealed the deal.
Hammer Morton Smashes Through in Round Two
Hammer Morton lived up to his name, knocking down Jerrod Winston with a powerful overhand right and finishing the job with ground-and-pound from half guard in the second round.
Controversy Mars the Main Card Opener
The main card opened with controversy as Matt Bilella-Fitzpatrick vs. Ruben Gallegos ended in a no-contest following an illegal strike. Bilella-Fitzpatrick was in Gallegos’ full guard landing strikes when Gallegos attempted a deep half sweep. As Bilella-Fitzpatrick lined up a shot, Gallegos turned his head, and the strike landed to the back.
Confusion ensued. Despite the apparent foul, corners were allowed to enter the cage between rounds, and no call was made until moments before round two. The referee then informed Bilella-Fitzpatrick that the bout was being called. The official decision a no contest.
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