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
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Think the Mat Factory is excited for May 14's Flood City Fight Night 2 fight card?
It's a safe bet.
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Check out the list of fighters representing Lower Burrell Saturday inside the 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial:
- Julian Flenory (3-0 heavyweight, faces Sheldon Neighoff (4-5))
- Justin Pippens (2-0-1 heavyweight, faces Dan Albright (2-3))
- Edwin Vera (4-2, faces Cameron Sandoval (5-2))
- Ferdaws Nayimi (3-0, faces Anthoney Morris (2-2))
- Elijah Davis (0-0, faces Joe LaRocca (0-0))
Sheesh.
The Mat Factory is all over this card, top to bottom.
Not only that, but these matchups are just *chef's kiss*. Our matchmaking team –– Jim, Helen, and Danny –– brought the heat with these, ladies and gentlemen. From Neighoff moving up to heavyweight to take on the undefeated Flenory all the way down to Davis making his first walk to the cage against the hometown kid LaRocca, these fights bring the intrigue on several levels.
So much so, in fact, that we held a podcast to discuss.
Listen below as Flenory, Vera, Davis, and Nayimi discuss their upcoming tilts (Pippens had some tech difficulties, unfortunately) at Flood City Fight Night 2. They might even get into some Internet beef, some lessons in etiquette, and much, much more.
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Enjoy the show.
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Ethan Goss is a champion.
And what a journey it's been for him. The 8-6 Gorilla House pro featherweight captured gold at Brawl in the Burgh 11, defeating Kevin Barberena via dominant decision.
The win not only earned Goss the 247 FC title but it validated a career-long pursuit of excellence. Now, he cannot be denied.
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More than that, though, Goss turned in the best performance of his career –– hands down. He hit another level against Barberena, and he tells 247 FC GM Hunter Homistek that wasn't a one-time showcase.
Speaking with the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, Goss broke down that title-winning performance and detailed where he goes from here.
Within that discussion, Goss explains his post-fight callout of undefeated Bellator stud Cody Law and what makes that fight so appealing for him. In addition, Goss lets a little secret slip about our upcoming event, May 14's Flood City Fight Night 2 in Johnstown, PA.
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Enjoy the show.
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Don't steal candy from a baby –– or from Khama Worthy.
Despite a hankering for a Butterfinger –– or some... bottle caps?! –– during his Brawl in the Burgh 11 weight cut, local star Khama Worthy recently joined the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, recording live from Streets on Carson on the South Side. And he unleashed big. time.
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Khama faces Bellator vet Kaheem Murray in what promises to be one of the highest-level regional MMA scraps of the year –– and that's great news for fans. This is a can't-miss episode through and through, ladies and gentlemen.
If you're a young, up-and-coming fighter, you gotta listen.
If you're Kaheem Murray and his team, you gotta listen.
If you're a fan of MMA on any level –– you guessed it. You gotta listen.
Enjoy the show.
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Kaheem Murray wants to crash the party against Khama Worthy April 16 at Brawl in the Burgh 11.
Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, Murray opens up on his main-event opportunity. Needless to say, the man is ready to roll.
Fresh off a big win over Kevin Ferguson, Jr. (yes, the late Kimbo Slice's son) inside the Bellator cage, Murray is back –– and this just might be the biggest opportunity of his career.
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Murray faces Worthy in what promises to be one of the highest-level regional MMA scraps of the year –– and that's great news for fans.
247 FC fans and PCSP listeners probably know Worthy and Worthy's style well. But what about Murray? What's he bring to the table? Why did he want that fight?
What can fans expect inside the Monroeville Convention Center?
He answers all those questions and more on the latest episode of the podcast.
Enjoy the show, friends!
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Devon Lozej is coming to Pittsburgh –– and he promises to bring a vicious storm with him.
Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek and Owner Ryan Middleton on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, Lozej (0-1) breaks down his April 16 bout against Justin Patton at Brawl in the Burgh 11.
And we're here to tell ya: Lozej sounds ready.
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There's no way you can listen to this podcast and not be excited for this fight and this card. You just can't. It's impossible. Go ahead and try it.
Lozej enjoyed a stellar, undefeated amateur career but stumbled in his pro debut in August after a long, COVID-induced layoff.
Needless to say, the man didn't like losing. And he doesn't intend to do it again. While he maintains full respect for Patton and his team, Lozej doesn't mince his words, either. He's coming to Pittsburgh to pull off the upset in a devastating fashion and will settle for nothing less.
Watch the video, recorded live at Big Rig's BBQ in Monroeville, or fire up the audio embedded at the bottom of the page.
Alternatively, just subscribe to the podcast and listen on your favorite device already. C'mon!
Enjoy the show, friends!
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Lucas Seibert just finished a successful wrestling career at West Virginia University –– and now he wants to give this MMA thing a try.
Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek, Seibert breaks down his move to the cage, his time at WVU, and much, much more.
There might even be some Ethan Hayes slander and Mark Coleman/Matt Brown praise involved. Guess you'll have to listen.
Enjoy the show, friends!
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Brawl in the Burgh 11 just gained a huge pro title fight.
Oh yes. It's true. Our April 16 event at the Monroeville Convention Center just got a whole lot sweeter.
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Live from this week's Hidden Gem, V&V Scratch Kitchen in Finleyville, 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek and owner Ryan Middleton cut a fresh Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast to discuss.
Oh, and one of the fighters joined the show. Pretty neat.
Enjoy the show, friends
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
That was not how Craig Perry and his Academy coaches drew it up.
Back at Brawl in the Burgh 10 in February, Perry looked to snag his first victory inside the cage against Anthoney Morris.
Early in the fight, that plan detonated.
The fight ended before it really began, and now Perry faces a lengthy layoff and recovery before he can suit up and throw down for a third time.
Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek, Perry details that injury –– and the sadness that followed.
While Perry admits he faced some serious adversity in the aftermath, he's recommitted and refocused, largely thanks to his Academy teammates and coaches.
This episode takes a deep dive into that mental process –– and it also has plenty of lighter moments, including Perry's ultra-boring Starbucks order, his first fight ever, and much more.
Enjoy the show.
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Justin Patton has been doin' the thing for years.
And he's still just 28 years old.
...and he's still getting better.
Recently, Patton registered his first professional victory inside the cage, choking out Josh Armstrong with a textbook Von Flue choke in Round 1 of their 135-pound tilt at Brawl in the Burgh 10.
Now 1-1, Patton feels he's just getting started on his fighting journey.
Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek and owner Ryan Middleton, Justin details his fight mentality, his work at both the Academy and the Mat Factory, and much more.
He might've even let us know when he wants to fight again.
Enjoy the show!