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 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.
P.S.: The Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher! Follow this link to subscribe on the platform of your choice.
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.
P.S.: The Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher! Follow this link to subscribe on the platform of your choice.
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 --
P.S.: The Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher! Follow this link to subscribe on the platform of your choice.
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.
P.S.: The Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher! Follow this link to subscribe on the platform of your choice.
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.
P.S.: The Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher! Follow this link to subscribe on the platform of your choice.
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Brawl in the Burgh 9 Preview Show –– Plus a MASSIVE Announcement
Oh yes. This one's big, friends.
With Brawl in the Burgh 9 just around the corner this Saturday, Oct. 23, in Monroeville, the 247 Fighting Championships crew cut a special-edition podcast. Host and 247FC General Manager Hunter Homistek brought in the big guns, as Owner Ryan Middleton and Matchmaker Jim Mooney join the show.
The trio breaks down the Brawl in the Burgh 9 fight card in full, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at fight week and the various elements that go into making a fight card come to life.
-- GET BRAWL IN THE BURGH 9 TICKETS RIGHT HERE --
In addition, a super-special announcement ... slips. The crew didn't intend to break this news on the podcast, but it came out, so they dug in and ran with it, letting you all know about a big-time development to close out 2021.
You do not want to miss this one. That's a promise.
P.S.: The Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher! Follow this link to subscribe on the platform of your choice.
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
How Undefeated Top-10 Bellator Heavyweight Steve Mowry BET ON HIMSELF –– and Won
On the eighth episode of 247 Fighting Championships’ Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, host Hunter Homistek speaks with undefeated No. 6-ranked Bellator heavyweight Steve Mowry.
Mowry grew up in Butler, Pa., and competed/trained locally before moving to South Florida ahead of his professional MMA debut in 2016. Now 9-0 with five straight finishes inside the Bellator MMA cage, Mowry looks to take the next step in his career. Training alongside some of the sport's best at Sanford MMA, Mowry shares his unique experiences and outlook on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast.
P.S.: The Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher! Follow this link to subscribe on the platform of your choice.
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Mark Cherico opens up on dad life, retirement, wild ride as a pro fighter
On the seventh episode of 247 Fighting Championships’ Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, host Hunter Homistek speaks with retired featherweight Mark Chercio. Cherico was one of Pittsburgh's most entertaining and skilled fighters for years, going 20-2 in his combined amateur/pro career from 2008 to 2017.
Throughout the podcast, Cherico broke down his decision to retire, his experience on the local Pittsburgh scene, his letdown on Dana White's Contender Series, and much more. Buckle up and enjoy "The Pride of Bloomfield" at his best.