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
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Brawl in the Burgh 10 is almost here.
And yeah, we're just a little hyped about this fight card.
Our Feb. 5 show at the Monroeville Convention Center is filling up rapidly. Today, we bring you a fresh Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast to break down all the action.
Joining 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek and Owner Ryan Middleton on today's episode of the podcast is Ryan Cavanaugh, a veteran sports broadcaster and commentator who is joining the 247 FC team for Brawl in the Burgh 10 and beyond.
Cavanaugh made his 247 FC commentary debut at Brawl in the Burgh 9, and he's ready to get back after it for this stacked Brawl in the Burgh 10 event at the Monroeville Convention Center.
From Khama Worthy's main event against Jeremiah Scott to the bantamweight title fight between two 6-0 fighters in Cam Allgeier and Hunter Starner and everywhere in between, the crew analyzes this Brawl in the Burgh 10 fight card, giving you every reason to get hyped for Feb. 5.
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
ant free tickets to Brawl in the Burgh 10?
Our Feb. 5 show at the Monroeville Convention Center is booking up quickly –– but we're giving you the opportunity to snag two tickets at no cost.
Here's the deal:
Predict the outcome of UFC 270's main event between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Closest prediction wins.
Now, that's not just picking the winner.
We're talking winner, method, round, and time. We need specific answers, and the closest prediction wins.
For example, if you think Ngannou wins via early KO, your guess would be something like: "Ngannou via KO, Round 1 (2:12)."
If two people make identical predictions and they're both correct, the first person who said it win. Easy tiebreaker, eh?
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
Thanks, Billy Mays (RIP).
After laying down the UFC 270 prediction challenge, 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek and Owner Ryan Middleton dig into the Brawl in the Burgh 10 card, breaking down all the novice amateur action set for Feb. 5.
Spoiler alert: There is a lot to get excited about here. This card is loaded top to bottom, and Hunter and Ryan discuss exactly why (while sharing a few behind-the-scenes secrets along the way, of course).
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Musa Alsulaimani is built different.
Yeah, yeah, that phrase is a bit of a cliche nowadays. But let me frame it this way:
- 2019 National Champion boxer out of Penn State
- Two-time All-American
- Wins his MMA debut via ... submission (obviously)
- Trains alongside Bo Nickal and company at American Top Team - Happy Valley
- Started a successful company in college
And, oh yeah, he's doing all this while juggling life as a 25-year-old father and husband pursuing a career inside the steel cage ... and he's crushing it.
"Moose" is still young in his fighting career, but there's no doubt he's taking all the steps to ensure a successful run to the top. American Top Team - Happy Valley has emerged as one of central PA's elite training facilities, and Alsulaimani will only improve from here.
Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast (subscribe here) Alsulaimani details his journey from boxer to MMA fighter. From that first wrestling session with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club to his current routine at ATT - Happy Valley, Alsulaimani's putting in that work –– and his goals are mighty.
Beyond the cage, Alsulaimani discusses life as a new father, his business venture (you're going to want to hear this), and much more.
Throw on some headphones and enjoy the show.
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.