Potawatomi partners with Anthony Pettis to bring MMA event to Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Former UFC champion and Milwaukee native Anthony "Showtime" Pettis has partnered with Potawatomi Casino Hotel for the annual "Anthony Pettis Fight Championship" -- or "APFC Milwaukee" Sunday, Nov. 17. 

The night -- taking place at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel Event Center -- will feature 10 undercard events with amateur and professional MMA prospects from across the Midwest. The Main Event includes both Flyweight and Lightweight Championship bouts.

In addition, special guests include former UFC champions Brandon Moreno, Rampage Jackson, Sergio Pettis, and former Milwaukee Bucks player Thanasis Antetokoumpo.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to partner with Milwaukee’s own Anthony Pettis to bring thrilling mixed martial arts action to Potawatomi,“ said Dominic Ortiz, Potawatomi Casino Hotel CEO And General Manager. “This can’t-miss night of excitement not only showcases fantastic fighters, but demonstrates we are the place to be for entertainment of all kinds in Milwaukee.”

“I’m ready to bring APFC back to Milwaukee and hold our first-ever showcase at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel Event Center,” said Pettis. “This live mixed martial arts showcase features the very best fighters the Midwest has to offer.”

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