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
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Tom Kizer is here to stay.
At 6-0, Kizer –– the 247 Fighting Championships amateur welterweight champion –– feels ready to take the next step in his MMA career. And at 30 years old, Kizer feels it's now or never for that dream to become a reality.
Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast (subscribe here) Kizer breaks down his journey to date on the regional MMA scene and much more.
Beyond that, Kizer reveals his hidden talent (spoiler alert: memes) and his outstanding mullet game from a past life, so you're going to want to kick back and enjoy this one, friends.
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Syd Ross is BACK –– and she's fighting for gold!
Always a fan-favorite fighter, Syd (6-4) returns to the 247 FC cage Feb. 5 to face Atty Belanger (4-2) in an amateur flyweight title-fight showdown.
And she is ready to roll.
On the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast (subscribe here) 247 FC Owner Ryan Middleton and GM Hunter Homistek speak with Syd about this upcoming opportunity, her journey through her first 10 amateur fights, and much more.
There may be a little Ronda Rousey talk too if you want to know how Syd feels about the WMMA legend...
Enjoy the show!
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Let's take a trip down memory lane...
Wow. There's no doubt 2021 marked an incredible year of fights for 247 Fighting Championships. From wild knockouts to slick submissions to back-and-forth brawls, fight fans across Western PA and beyond were treated to a little bit of everything throughout our five events in the 2021 calendar year.
But which performances were the best of the best?
On the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast (subscribe here) 247 FC Owner Ryan Middleton and GM Hunter Homistek review all the action from 2021, listing the best knockouts, submissions, and fights that took place over the last year.
And holy crap were there ever some MAJOR contenders!
Ryan and Hunter narrowed down their list to a top three in each category (along with some honorable mentions) –– and that task proved difficult. Who registered the best KO of the year? Who snagged the best submission? What was the best fight?
Those questions –– and much more –– are answered on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast. Enjoy the show.
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Khama Worthy is BACK!
Fresh off a five-fight stint inside the UFC Octagon, Worthy, a Pittsburgh MMA legend and former 247 Fighting Championships lightweight champion, returns home.
Worthy will headline Brawl in the Burgh 10 Feb. 5 at the Monroeville Convention Center, where he'll face Jeremiah Scott in a hot-fire main event showdown.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
On the podcast, Worthy joins 247 FC Owner Ryan Middleton and GM Hunter Homistek to discuss his return to the Pittsburgh scene and more.
After Worthy's appearance on the podcast, Ryan and Hunter are joined by another pair of Brawl in the Burgh 10 competitors.
Ethan Goss joins the show with some breaking news regarding Feb. 5, then the Mat Factory's Julian Flenory hops on for an announcement of his own.
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In between those appearances, Ryan and Hunter break two more massive fights for Brawl in the Burgh 10, including the return of Justin "The General" Patton and the MMA debut of four-time Pennsylvania state wrestling champion Gavin Teasdale.
This card is huge –– and this podcast, which streamed live Thursday, Dec. 16 on Facebook –– sets the stage. Enjoy the show, friends.
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Just how good is Taylor Cahill?
At 2-0, Indio Dojo/the Shop's Taylor Cahill is off to a strong start in his amateur MMA career.
But he wants more.
Like ... a lot more.
Speaking with our GM Hunter Homistek on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, Cahill breaks down his long-term goals –– and exactly how he's going to get there.
Full of confidence but equally humble and willing to put in the work, Cahill embraces the MMA grind to the fullest, making him a fighter to keep an eye on moving forward.
You're going to like this one, friends.
Pop on some headphones and enjoy the show!
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Jon Anik joins the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast!
If you've watched a UFC event in the last, oh, decade, you probably recognize the sweet, sweet tones of Jon Anik from the commentary booth. A former ESPN anchor, Anik rose to fame working for the UFC over the past 10 years –– and his success is no secret.
He speaks with our GM Hunter Homistek, breaking down the grind of the UFC schedule, his experiences in Pittsburgh, his background, and so much more.
You're going to like this one, friends.
Pop on some headphones and enjoy the show!
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
And now for something completely different!
Why did our GM Hunter Homistek chat with local Pittsburgh artist Cody Sabol during the latest Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast?
Two main reasons:
- Cody loves Pittsburgh
- Cody is awesome
Really, you can end it there, but as an added bonus, Cody is no stranger to 247 Fighting Championships and the local MMA scene.
He previously painted inside the 247 FC cage, and his friendship with 247 FC owner Ryan Middleton stretches years.
Hunter and Cody discuss that before digging into Cody's rise in the Pittsburgh art scene, which includes work for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, and dozens upon dozens of the city's finest athletes, past and present.
There, they uncover an interesting revelation: Cody's journey isn't all that different from a regional fighter's rise to the big leagues.
How so?
Grab a beverage, pop on some headphones, and enjoy the show.
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Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Brawl in the Burgh 10 tickets are here!
247 Fighting Championships takes over the GreenTree SportsPlex Saturday, Dec. 4 with its biggest event EVER.
Recently, 247 FC Owner Ryan Middleton joined General Manager Hunter Homistek to discuss Brawl in the Burgh 10 (BitB10) and to announce a few more fights going down at the year-end event.
The two spoke as tickets went on sale –– and all the VIP tables sold out mid-podcast.
There's no doubt this event –– headlined by Pittsburgh boxing superstar Bill Hutchinson –– is going to rule, and the demand for tickets is ultra-high as a result.
Get yours now!!!
-- GET BRAWL IN THE BURGH 10 TICKETS RIGHT HERE --
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Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Welcome back, Hutch.
Pittsburgh pro boxing superstar Bill Hutchinson is back in action Saturday, Dec. 4, in the main event of Brawl in the Burgh 10 –– and he's been itching for this one for quite some time, friends.
At the event, Hutch looks for his 20th career victory, and to hear him tell it, he's not gonna be content with a decision. He speaks with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast about that and much, much more.
Recently, Hutchinson has been forced out of action due to COVID for almost two years, but he'll be looking for his 10th straight win when he takes the ring to cap off a beautiful night at the GreenTree SportsPlex.
With Hutch in the main event and a stacked pro boxing/pro-am MMA fight card surrounding him, this event is extremely likely to sell out.
Tickets go on sale MONDAY, NOV. 8, at 10 AM. Mark your calendars and get ready.
-- GET BRAWL IN THE BURGH 10 TICKETS RIGHT HERE --
Enjoy the show.
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Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
So Why Didn't Dalton Macri fight at Brawl in the Burgh 9?
We know you want to know.
So we're going to tell you.
With Brawl in the Burgh 9 now in the rearview mirror, Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast host and 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek speaks with 247FC Owner Ryan Middleton, analyzing everything that went down Saturday evening in Monroeville.
While nine out of 10 scheduled bouts took place without issue, one glaring omission lingered at the event: Dalton Macri vs. Michaelangelo Turner.
Macri, a former PA state champion wrestler at Canon-McMillan, was scheduled to make his MMA debut against Turner, but the bout never happened –– even though Turner made weight.
Even though Turner successfully completed his paperwork.
Even though Turner received a negative COVID test the day of the fight.
Yeah, this one was weird for us. Ryan and Hunter discuss exactly what happened.
-- WATCH THE BRAWL IN THE BURGH 9 FULL REPLAY HERE --
In addition, the duo breaks down nearly every fight on the card and discusses future plans for Dec. 4's Brawl in the Burgh 10 event in GreenTree.
And as has become a tradition on the podcast, a few little secrets slip through the cracks and make their way onto airwaves as well. Want to know some fight dates for 2022? Come and get 'em.
Enjoy the show.