Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship was founded in 2021 by former UFC and WEC champion Anthony Pettis, and it has positioned itself as a Midwestern-rooted MMA promotion with broader ambitions. The promotion focuses on mixed martial arts and has leaned heavily into prospect development, event presentation, and a “fighters first” growth identity. APFC’s early story is straightforward: a star athlete launched his own promotion to create opportunities and build cards under his own banner.

