Mixed martial arts returns to Milwaukee as hometown hero Anthony “Showtime” Pettis brings his fighting championship series to Potawatomi Casino Hotel. The event takes place at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the casino’s Event Center.The Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship Milwaukee card features 10 undercard bouts showcasing amateur and professional MMA prospects from the Midwest region, culminating in Flyweight and Lightweight championship matches.Several UFC luminaries will be in attendance, including former champions Brandon Moreno, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and Sergio Pettis. Adding star power to the event, former Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo will make a special guest appearance, bringing his NBA energy to the octagon-side atmosphere.”I’m ready to bring APFC back to Milwaukee and hold our first-ever showcase at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel Event Center,” Pettis said. “This live mixed martial arts showcase features the very best fighters the Midwest has to offer.”Dominic Ortiz, Potawatomi Casino Hotel CEO and general manager, said the event aligns with the venue’s entertainment goals. “We couldn’t be more pleased to partner with Milwaukee’s own Anthony Pettis to bring thrilling mixed martial arts action to Potawatomi,” Ortiz said. “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.”
Mixed martial arts returns to Milwaukee as hometown hero Anthony “Showtime” Pettis brings his fighting championship series to Potawatomi Casino Hotel. The event takes place at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the casino’s Event Center.
The Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship Milwaukee card features 10 undercard bouts showcasing amateur and professional MMA prospects from the Midwest region, culminating in Flyweight and Lightweight championship matches.
Several UFC luminaries will be in attendance, including former champions Brandon Moreno, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and Sergio Pettis. Adding star power to the event, former Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo will make a special guest appearance, bringing his NBA energy to the octagon-side atmosphere.
“I’m ready to bring APFC back to Milwaukee and hold our first-ever showcase at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel Event Center,” Pettis said. “This live mixed martial arts showcase features the very best fighters the Midwest has to offer.”
Dominic Ortiz, Potawatomi Casino Hotel CEO and general manager, said the event aligns with the venue’s entertainment goals.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to partner with Milwaukee’s own Anthony Pettis to bring thrilling mixed martial arts action to Potawatomi,” Ortiz said. “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.”
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