APEX FIGHT NIGHT 8: NIGHT OF HAVOC — 23 BOUTS, 3 TITLE FIGHTS, AND NONSTOP ACTION SET FOR OCTOBER 18 IN PHOENIX

Phoenix, AZ – The heat is on as Apex Fight League returns to Bull Shooters on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for the largest card in Apex history: Apex Fight Night 8: Night of Havoc. Featuring 23 fights, including 3 championship title bouts, the event spans youth divisions, rising amateur prospects, and Arizona’s most dangerous strikers in Muay Thai and K-1 Kickboxing action.

With fighters representing top gyms across the Southwest, the night will be a celebration of heart, hunger, and high-level striking.

CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FIGHTS

Main Event – Arizona State Lightweight Title
Michael Flanagan (5-1) vs Jonathan Sotelo Jimenez (5-3)
Michael Flanagan defends his belt for the first time against Jonathan Jimenez, the first MMA Lab fighter to compete for an Apex title.

Arizona State Women’s Super Lightweight Title
Theresa Bustamante (4-1) vs Emma Carmean (5-4)
A historic first: the debut of the Apex Women’s State Title, featuring two skilled warriors under full rules Muay Thai.

Arizona State Youth Super Lightweight Title
Luke Sorrentino (5-1) vs Gerardo Casillas (5-2)
Sorrentino defends his youth belt in a high-stakes clash with Casillas, showcasing the next generation of Muay Thai talent.

MAIN CARD

• Stephan Martinez (3-2) vs Shallah Harris (2-1) – Light Heavyweight

• Patrick Nelson (1-0) vs Aaron Fletcher (1-0) – Middleweight

• Cesar Ramirez (6-1) vs Elijah Juarez (3-1-1) – Catchweight 165lbs

• Malik Woods (0-0-1) vs Klinton Whitmire (0-0) – Catchweight 190lbs

These four matchups bring firepower and storylines. Martinez vs. Harris headlines a stacked lineup of heavier fighters, while Ramirez and Juarez promise fireworks in a K-1 technical slugfest.

PRELIMINARY CARD

• Elijah Bray (2-4) vs Derek Malagon (2-1) – Welterweight

• Kyen Wallace (3-1) vs Jared Ramirez (2-1) – Featherweight

• Gabriel Ramos (0-0) vs Italo Carmona (0-1) – Super Lightweight

• Sofi Sherefa (1-1) vs Nathan Guerra (1-1) – Bantamweight

• Martin Guiterrez (1-1) vs Oscar Fuentes (0-1) – Youth Super Lightweight

• Roberto Valenzuela (0-2-1) vs Andrew Rennia (0-1) – Light Heavyweight

• Talon Mandoka (1-0) vs Leo Sanchez (1-0) – Super Welterweight

• Jesse Martinez (3-1) vs Eddie Gonzales (1-4) – Catchweight 150lbs

With multiple close-record matchups and several fighters looking for their breakthrough moment, the prelims offer fast-paced, high-stakes battles.

EARLY PRELIMS – FUTURE STARS

• Chris Washington (3-0) vs Luis Gutierrez (3-1) – Super Middleweight (Muay Thai)

• Zack Rooen (2-2) vs Jacob Aithele (0-0) – Youth Catchweight 75–80lbs

• Lucas Waldee (0-0) vs Aaron Vasquez (0-0) – Lightweight

• Jerry Vargas (0-1) vs Yousuf Noaman (0-0) – Catchweight 143lbs

• Davyd Davydenko (0-2) vs Mohammed Ali (0-1) – Middleweight

• Daniel Perciado (0-0) vs Lucian White (0-0) – Super Lightweight

• Noah Philpott (1-0) vs Nick Rice (1-1) – Welterweight

• Elena Ramirez (1-1) vs Haley Barreda (0-0) – Youth Female Super Lightweight

The early prelims showcase up-and-coming youth and amateur talent, including Noah Philpott, who made waves at Apex 1 with a first-round finish, and standout Chris Washington, entering 3-0.

EVENT DETAILS

Location: Bull Shooters – 3337 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Start Time: 2:00 PM

Tickets & PPV

• General Admission: $45

• Premium Seating: $60

• Ringside: $75

• PPV Livestream: $25

Tickets available at: ApexFightLeague.com

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23 fights. 3 titles. 1 unforgettable night. Join us for Apex Fight Night 8: Night of Havoc and witness the future of combat sports in Arizona!