APFC 21 Fights, Start Time, Predictions, Results

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Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship returns with a stacked night of fights as APFC 21 heads to Isleta Resort & Casino located in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday, November 23.

The main event features a must-see matchup as Jalin Fuller takes on Mark Kolker for the vacant APFC Welterweight Championship.

Also on the card is a clash between James Pleasant and Jess Martinez for the APFC Lightweight Championship, a high-stakes bout between Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson and Kevin Hein, and viral social media sensation “Winged C” Malcolm Schuyer taking on Austin Haverkamp. Fans can also look forward to Reese Watkins making his APFC debut, adding even more excitement to an already stacked lineup.

APFC 21 is loaded with talent, rising prospects, and fun matchups, making for a great night of action. Here’s your go-to guide, featuring a main event preview and main card predictions:

How to Watch APFC 21

📅 Date: Sunday, November 23
🕑 Start Time:
- Prelims at 4:00 PM EST
- Main Card at 6:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Isleta Resort & Casino — Albuquerque, New Mexico
📺 How to Watch:
- Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
- Prelims (YouTube)

APFC 21 Fight Card Results

Main Card

Heavyweight Main Event: Gable Steveson (2-0-0) def. Kevin Hein (2-2-0) via 1st-Round KO
Vacant APFC Welterweight Championship: (C) Jalin Fuller (9-4-0) def. Mark Kolker (5-6-0) via 1st-Round
Vacant APFC Lightweight Championship: (C) James Pleasant (7-1-0) def. Jess Martinez (6-1-0) via 3rd-Round Submission
Reese Watkins (6-2-0) def. Dahlen Wilson (9-6-0) via 2nd-Round KO (Middleweight)
Logan Paxton (10-1-0) def. RJ Hoyt (5-6-0) via 1st-Round KO (Lightweight)
Mark Hussey (3-2-0) def. Derek Meunier (2-1-0) via Unanimous Decision (Welterweight)
Allen Holloway (2-0-0) def. Ruben Gallegos (0-1-0) via 1st-Round Submission (Lightweight)

Pro Prelims

Kenia Martinez (2-4-0) def. Karla Alvarez (0-2-0) via 1st-Round TKO (Flyweight)
Kylie O’Hearn (5-2-0) def. Mel Zeman (3-4-1) via 1st-Round Submission (Flyweight)
Andrew Alvara (1-0-0) def. Luis Cruz (0-2-0) via 1st-Round TKO (Middleweight)

Amateur Prelims

Austin Haverkamp (4-0-0) def. “Winged C” Malcolm Schuyler (6-2-0) via 1st-Round Submission (Bantamweight)
Klinton Whitmire (1-0-0) def. O’Ryin Guhrke (0-1-0) via 1st-Round KO (Middleweight)
Gabe Bencomo (2-4-0) def. Isaiah Zamora (1-4-0) via 1st-Round TKO (Middleweight)
Elijah Lucero (2-0-0) def. Eric Artiaga (0-2-0) via 1st-Round KO (Featherweight)
Elijah Quinn (4-3-0) def. Devon Pepin (2-3-0) via Unanimous Decision (Featherweight)
Juan Ytuarte (1-1-0) def. Frankie Baca (0-1-0) via Unanimous Decision (Flyweight)
Michael Mikesell (4-4-0) def. Vince Vega (1-1-0) via 1st-Round Submission (Welterweight)
Alexis Ortiz (3-0-0) def. Mark McDill (4-5-0) via 1st-Round TKO (Featherweight)
Kris Otero-Talent (1-0-0) def. Robert Mendoza (0-2-0) via 3rd-Round Submission (Featherweight)
Ezekiel Romero (3-1-0) def. Isaiah Solaita (4-7-0) via Unanimous Decision (Lightweight)
Jacob Snoeyink (2-1-0) def. Roberto Valenzuela (0-1-0) via 2nd-Round TKO (Middleweight)

APFC 21 Predictions

Heavyweight Main Event: Gable Steveson vs. Kevin Hein

Olympic Gold Medalist wrestler Gable Steveson looks to continue his rise in the MMA world. He is making his APFC debut. The elite athlete has made splashes in other promotions where he’s displayed a killer instinct with back-to-back first-round stoppages. Steveson possesses great speed and power on the feet coupled with his superb wrestling pedigree.

Prediction: Gable Steveson via 1st-Round KO/TKO