Apex 8 Results: Explosive Fights and Rising Stars Dominate the Cage

Apex Fight League 8: Nonstop Action and Rising Talent Take Center Stage

Phoenix, AZ | October 18, 2025

Apex Fight League 8 delivered an unforgettable afternoon of high-level kickboxing and Muay Thai action, showcasing Arizona’s top rising talent. From split decisions to highlight-reel knockouts, each bout demonstrated the heart and skill that define the Apex cage.

The event opened with a thrilling youth division matchup between Elena Ramirez and Haley Barreda, setting the tone for the night as Ramirez earned a split decision victory after three close rounds. Momentum continued with Nick Rice securing a majority decision over Noah Philpott, and Daniel Preciado closing out an exciting bout with a Round 3 TKO at 1:48 against Lucian White.

As the night progressed, Davyd Davydenko, Jerry Vargas, and Zack Rooen each picked up unanimous decision wins, while Lucas Waldee delivered a powerful Round 2 TKO at 1:53 over Aaron Vasquez.

Luis Gutierrez, Jesse Martinez, and Leo Sanchez followed with statement performances — Sanchez ending his fight in just 29 seconds of Round 1. The energy stayed high as Roberto Valenzuela claimed a unanimous decision, and Oscar Fuentes finished Martin Gutierrez with a Round 1 TKO at 1:52.

The card continued with closely contested matchups — Sofi Sherefa, Gabriel Ramos, and Kyen Wallace all earning hard-fought victories by decision. Derek Malagon added another unanimous win to his record, while Klinton Whitmire, Elijah Juarez, and Patrick Nelson each delivered emphatic TKO finishes in Rounds 1 and 2.

Capping off an action-packed evening, Stephan Martinez outpointed Shallah Harris via unanimous decision before Gerardo Casillas closed the show with a spectacular Round 1 KO over Luke Sorrentino at 1:33. In the final women’s bout, Emma Carmean impressed the judges with a strong unanimous decision over Theresa Bustamante.

Apex 8 proved once again why Apex Fight League continues to be one of Arizona’s fastest-growing platforms for fighters to showcase their talent and rise through the ranks of combat sports.

Full Results – Apex 8 (October 18, 2025)

1️⃣ Elena Ramirez def. Haley Barreda — Split Decision

2️⃣ Nick Rice def. Noah Philpott — Majority Decision

3️⃣ Daniel Preciado def. Lucian White — TKO, Round 3 (1:48)

4️⃣ Davyd Davydenko def. Mohammed Ali — Unanimous Decision

5️⃣ Jerry Vargas def. Yousuf Noaman — Unanimous Decision

6️⃣ Lucas Waldee def. Aaron Vasquez — TKO, Round 2 (1:53)

7️⃣ Zack Rooen def. Jacob Aichele — Unanimous Decision

8️⃣ Luis Gutierrez def. Chris Washington — Split Decision

9️⃣ Jesse Martinez def. Eddie Gonzales — Unanimous Decision

🔟 Leo Sanchez def. Talon Mandoka — TKO, Round 1 (0:29)

11️⃣ Roberto Valenzuela def. Andrew Rennia — Unanimous Decision

12️⃣ Oscar Fuentes def. Martin Gutierrez — TKO, Round 1 (1:52)

13️⃣ Sofi Sherefa def. Nathan Guerra — Split Decision

14️⃣ Gabriel Ramos def. Italo Carmona — Split Decision

15️⃣ Kyen Wallace def. Jared Ramirez — Unanimous Decision

16️⃣ Derek Malagon def. Elijah Bray — Unanimous Decision

17️⃣ Klinton Whitmire def. Malik Woods — TKO, Round 2 (1:40)

18️⃣ Elijah Juarez def. Cesar Ramirez — TKO, Round 1 (1:35)

19️⃣ Patrick Nelson def. Aaron Fletcher — TKO, Round 2 (1:07)

20️⃣ Stephan Martinez def. Shallah Harris — Unanimous Decision

21️⃣ Gerardo Casillas def. Luke Sorrentino — KO, Round 1 (1:33)

22️⃣ Emma Carmean def. Theresa Bustamante — Unanimous Decision