Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship makes its way to the “Old Dominion” state this weekend with the promotion’s sixth event. After another wildly successful event one month ago, “Showtime” returns with another eight-fight main card headlined by a welterweight showdown.
“The Joker”, Bellator Bantamweight Champion Sergio Pettis, and More at APFC 6
The Main Event
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Alongside Bellator Bantamweight Champion Sergio Pettis, fight fans will witness an electrifying, high-energy welterweight scrap slated for the main event. Robert “The Blue King” Hale is the current B2 Fighting Series Welterweight Champion. The 30-year-old from Columbus, Georgia, has fourteen professional wins to his name and has won his last six of seven trips to the cage.
Peter “The Joker” Petties will look to snap Hale’s winning streak and begin his own as the former Dana White’s Contender Series, PFL, and BKFC competitor will make his return to professional competition after a 12-month hiatus.
In a recent interview with MMASucka, Petties commented on his opponent, “I think our styles are actually an interesting matchup. . .its gonna be one for the fans.”
Flyweight Featured at the Top of the Card
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In a 125-lb. matchup, Cody “Mad Cat” Matthews will welcome SBG Charleston’s Ger “GTA Selector” Harris. Matthews wrapped up his amateur career in 2019 after fighting to a perfect 6-0 record. Since then, Matthews has fought five times professionally and currently enjoys a two-fight win streak.
Harris, who debuted professionally in 2022, will look to jump back into the win column after suffering his first professional loss in March.
This fight will prove to be an interesting one as APFC’s flyweight division continues to add depth.
The Rest of the APFC Pro Card
At bantamweight, Kaushik Saikumar (1-0) will look to stretch his unbeaten streak against Jamal Johnson (4-7). Flyweight’s Jake Lemacks (1-0) and Jared Braun (Pro Debut) are scheduled for a 15-minute tilt.
With a dozen amateur fights under his belt, Rob Shermer will make his professional debut in a lightweight contest against Rochelle Peebles III who is also making his professionally debut.
Virginia’s own Austin “Skywalker” Hall is set to make his professional debut against David Davant (0-1) in a bout to be contested at flyweight. Featherweights are set to do battle as Dustin “Bean” Stanley (Pro Debut) will share the cage with Jose Gallegos (1-2) and to open the professional card a pair of middleweights will collide as the heavy-hitting Adrian Soto-Perez (Pro Debut) will lock horns with slick submission artist James Neville (1-3).
The APFC Amateur Card
APFC 6 will feature a host of amateur fights featuring some of the top local combatants including Alex Tran (1-0) and David Bergida (2-0).
APFC 6: Virginia Fight Night is set to take place Sunday, July 16th, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia. The event will air exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
*Fight card subject to change*
