Antonio Carlos Junior is off to a perfect start for his 2022 PFL campaign. The 2021 PFL light heavyweight champion scored a quick, first-round submission win, tapping out his opponent Delan Monte with a D’arce choke in just 29 seconds. The 205-pound contest was part of the 2022 PFL 1 event that took place on Wednesday night in Arlington, Texas. Junior (14-5) earned six points – the maximum score – for his first-round stoppage win. Below you can watch Junior’s first win of 2022: 28 Second D'Arce Choke for @caradesapatojr ! 6 Points and Shoeface is back on TOP of the light heavyweight division standings! #2022PFL1 LIVE on ESPN & ESPN+ https://t.co/jPNvomkWj8 pic.twitter.com/VNPKQuXcEa — PFL (@PFLMMA) April 21, 2022 “Shoeface” is currently unbeaten in his past five bouts, which include four wins and one no contest
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