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
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Undefeated Jeromy Mitchell looks to snap the red hot Fadi Shuman who is on a three fight win streak when they fight March 14th.
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
This is going to be a battle between a demon and a shark! Listen to Sydney "the Blonde Demon" Ross give her thoughts on her most recent fight, the opponents she accepts and her plans for March 14th.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Undefeated amateur MMA fighter Cam Allgeier shares about his training, mindset and expectations of his upcoming fight on March 14th.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Fadi Shuman (3-1) talks about his upcoming fight against Jeromy Mitchell (2-0) on March 14th at Brawl in the Burgh 3 for 247 Fighting Championships.
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Dylan Harnish (2-0) talks about his upcoming fight for 247 FC on March 14th at Printscape Arena.
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
"We go out there, we do our thing ....... and it just elevates our team." Lots to gather from that one simple statement. When you watch an mma event, most viewers just take in the spectacle of a one on one fight. Behind the scenes, though, there's so much more than the two fighters inside the cage and John De Jesus is proof that success is not done alone. Coming off 2 consecutive KO/TKO victories, MMA FanCast caught up with the 247 Fighting Championships featherweight champ to talk about what's next. De Jesus, who trains at The Academy: Martial Arts and Fitness in Pittsburgh, will make his first title defense on March 14th at Printscape Arena for Brawl In The Burgh 3. His teammates push him at every practice, only drawing the line when it's time to go home. It's one of the reasons why he talks about "we" and "team". Listen in now for the rest of the reasons.
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
Happy New Year (a little late, but we got it in there) to all you mma fans. We took a break over the holidays and are ready to bring you more of the behind-the-scenes stories you love about the mma world. The MMA FanCast locomotive was tuned up, inside and out, during the break and she sparkled down the tracks as Jim and Luke headed across PA to chat with Thomas Powell. Not a long trip and certainly not a "sleepy" one either. But that didn't keep us from meeting The Sandman, as Powell is known inside the mma cage. Having won 3 of his 4 professional victories by way of KO/TKO and all of his amateur wins by the same nature, the new moniker seems fitting. Powell won his most recent bout at Ring Of Combat 70 in November, having now won 4 of 6 and improved his pro record to (4-4). The Sandman says his time is now and, though his mma career is young, he's elevated his fight game to a new level ready for the big time. Listen in to hear how he got there ........ but don't sleep on this one, 'cause the Sandman just might get you.
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
"I'm going for that number one spot and that's where I belong." Confidence is not lacking in John de Jesus. He says everything is coming together and now is his time to shine. MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke sat down with the newest 247 Fighting Championships title holder to get some after action review of his title fight at Brawl in the Burgh 2. De Jesus secured the belt with a finish midway through the 2nd round. His latest victory moved the featherweight champ to (7-3) in his last 10 bouts and it's the second 247 Fighting Championships title, this year, brought home by a fighter out of The Academy: Pittsburgh MMA & Fitness. The first one was by current UFC fighter, Khama Worthy, owner of the mma school. De Jesus says he's not done, and this is just the beginning of a long line of number one's he is looking to accomplish. Confidence can do that for you. Listen in to hear where the champ plans to go.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Respect is sometimes difficult to receive or giveaway. Loosely, it means having a high regard for one's abilities, actions or achievements. When you give it, chances are, that person is on the receiving end of it, as well. MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke took a short trip this time, traveling to Monaca, PA, home of Armezzani Jiu Jitsu Academy, to talk with Chase Boyde, who understands what respect is. Boyde will be fighting for the inaugural 247 Fighting Championships Amateur Welterweight belt at Brawl in the Burgh 2, stepping into the cage with a 4-0 record. He's very aware the opponent across the mat is well qualified to be where he's at, opposite of Boyde and battling for the same belt. And that's the exact type of opponent he wants, someone who has the abilities to keep him from his goal. He can respect that. It's a big part of what drives him and helps with the motivation. Youngsters looking up to him as their teacher, coach and friend is another driving factor. The crew at MMA FanCast can respect that. You should, too, by listening to his story.