Dubbed the ”247 Combat Sports Podcast,” this show will be hosted by local MMA expert, fan, and reporter Hunter Homistek. Featuring some of Western PA‘s most notable figures — past, present, and future — the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast aims to highlight the local scene and bring attention to the many incredible athletes, gyms, trainers, and businessmen and women working tirelessly to establish Pittsburgh as a combat sports hub. There might be some laughs and wild behind-the-scenes stories along the way too. Watch the exclusive video podcast on stream247live.com and catch the audio version wherever you consume your podcasts.
Episodes
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Chaka Worthy is back.
The longtime Pittsburgh MMA standout returns to his hometown in the main event of Brawl in the Burgh 15 Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Monroeville Convention Center.
And what a matchup Worthy faces on fight night.
Michigan's Calvin Harbaugh, fresh off two straight dominant victories, wants to spoil Worthy's return to the Steel City.
Worthy wants to send him packing in tears.
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He breaks down this fight, his background, the current Pittsburgh MMA scene, and much more with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek and owner Ryan Middleton on the latest edition of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast.
Watch the full video right here on 247 Live or listen below.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Anthony Hogeback is a hounddog on the hunt.
Now 3-1 in his amateur MMA career, Hogeback sees the pro ranks in his future.
But not quite yet.
He breaks down his meticulous attention to detail, his future plans, and much more with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek on the latest edition of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast.
Watch the full video right here on 247 Live or listen below.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Miguel Francisco has an announcement to make.
The 3-2 amateur MMA competitor is set to step back into the cage Dec. 17 at Brawl in the Burgh 15 inside the Monroeville Convention Center.
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That's awesome on its own.
...but things get even sweeter once you hear who will stand across the cage from him on fight night.
Francisco joins 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek and Owner Ryan Middleton in studio to break the good news.
Watch the full video right here on 247 Live or listen below.
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Julian Flenory doesn't like sitting on the sidelines.
A lifelong athlete, Flenory likes to stay active and put on a show –– and that's certainly worked well for him throughout his young MMA career.
The Mat Factory Wrestling Club product is 4-0 with four stoppage victories inside the cage. His latest, a nine-second knockout of Sheldon Neighoff in the main event of Flood City Fight Night 2, was pure insanity.
But it came at a price.
Flenory discusses that bout, his career motivations, his background and much more with 247 FC GM Hunter Homistek on the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast.
Watch the full video right here on 247 Live or listen below.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Meet (or meat?) the newest butcher in town, Fat Butcher's Steve Dawson.
Steve, a purple belt who trains at Stout PGH, just opened Fat Butcher in Lawrenceville, and he joins the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast to break down his journey in full. Buckle up.
Watch the full video right here on 247 Live or listen below.
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Lucas Seibert is undefeated –– and he wants more.
So much more.
The 2-0 Stout PGH/Immortal Martial Arts product rocketed out of the gates in his MMA career, defeating Andy Ssutu at Brawl in the Burgh 12 (video here) then taking out Theodore Savitt at Brawl in the Burgh 14 (video here).
Now, it's time to get serious.
On the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, Seibert describes his goals in detail. He's mapped out his journey, and his sights are set at the very top.
At the time of the recording, Seibert didn't have a fight booked, but he has since accepted a fighter against a 4-0 featherweight in Indiana.
As we said: Seibert is here for the challenge.
But what makes him so confident? How has he transitioned to MMA from collegiate wrestling so smoothly?
We answer all that and more.
Watch the full video right here on 247 Live or listen below.
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Khama Worthy ain't quite done.
He's done with MMA. That much is true.
But is he done with fighting altogether? Probably not.
The UFC vet and longtime Pittsburgh MMA superstar Worthy joined the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast to discuss his next steps and so much more.
Boxing vs. Jake Paul? OK, don't say that (unless you want a Snickers thrown at your head).
But boxing in general?
Maybe. Just maybe.
Watch the full video right here on 247 Live or listen here.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
The fight game is wild.
And that certainly extends to boxing.
On the latest edition of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek digs into the wild world of combat sports promotion with Integrity Fighter Management's Michael McSorley.
McSorley is a veteran of the game on all levels. He promotes fights (check out his next card Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows!). He manages fighters. He trains fighters.
And now he's in the 247 Studio to talk about the journey in full.
Enjoy the audio of the show below or watch the full video on 247 Live (or click the photo below).
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Brawl in the Burgh 14 ruled.
Khama Worthy put on a Fight of the Night-worthy performance against Josh Rohler –– then left his gloves in the cage.
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On the latest edition of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships Matchmaker Jim Mooney, GM Hunter Homistek, and Owner Ryan Middleton break down everything that went down on that stacked fight card at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows.
Besides the full fight card breakdown, they share some behind-the-scenes goodies as well, of course.
If you want to know what goes into fight night, here's your chance.
Oh, and they unleash a new challenge for the entire 247 FC crew. You're going to like this one (and its name). That's a promise.
Listen to the show embedded below or click the image to watch the full show on 247 Live.
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Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Brawl in the Burgh 14 is almost. here. friends.
This fight card is just preposterously stacked from top to bottom –– and we're here for it. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows is going to be insane. That's a fact.
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On the latest edition of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek and Owner Ryan Middleton break down everything that makes this card a can't-miss affair.
There's plenty to talk about.
From Khama Worthy vs. Josh Rohler to the stacked pro portion of the fight card in general to the amateur beasts on the undercard, Brawl in the Burgh 14 promises to bring the heat early and often.
Ryan might sing, too. And talk about Hooters (the restaurant, obviously).
So yeah. There's that.
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Watch the podcast in full on stream247live.com by clicking this link or listen in the player embedded at the bottom of this post.