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 Jun 05, 2019
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
UFC 238 breakdown, predictions and a lock pick for you in this episode of MMA FanCast. A long, awaited firefight will finally happen when Tony Ferguson faces Donald Cerrone at UFC 238 ...... and it's not even the Co-Main Event. In the co-main, Jessica Eye gets her 1st shot at a UFC title when she takes on "The Bullet" Valentina Shevchinko, who will be defending the Women's Flyweight Belt for the first time. The main event pits Henry Cejudo against Marlon Moraes for the vacant UFC Bantamweight Belt. Cejudo seeks to become the UFC's second fighter in history to simultaneously hold 2 belts in two separate weight classes. Just an FYI ...... the last UFC fighter to hold belts simultaneously in 2 weight classes went a little off his rocker. Just sayin' .... MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke breakdown the top three fights, give you predictions and Luke gives you a lock on one of the fights. Listen in to hear the talk.
Thursday May 23, 2019
Thursday May 23, 2019
Most of us are familiar with the catch phrase "Life imitating art." But what happens when life imitates mma? It's easy to get cut, bleed, take a few shots to the head and gut and all before a round is over. Sometimes we feel like tapping out too because it's more than we can handle or get out of at the moment. Live to fight another day. MMA FanCast's Jim and Lukespoke with John DiPatri, better known as Johnny Pipewrench, He's someone who knows what it's like when life imitates mma. He has the scars to prove it.
An infection after one of his mma bouts landed him in the hospital for a week, which led to a fight he didn't want, nor was he ready for. But he's an mma fighter, so he should've been able to handle it, right? Opiate addiction doesn't care how "tough" you are. It'll bring you to your knees and worse. Johnny tells us what it was like at the darkest time of his life and how he made it back. He runs How to stop doing heroin on Facebook and has been there for, and will continue to be there for, anyone fighting this addiction. Listen in for the rest of his story.
Monday May 20, 2019
Monday May 20, 2019
A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to put on a combat sports event. Fans file into the arena wanting to see their favorite fighter, most without a care or clue about what it takes to fold open a seat for them. They're ready to take in the action, all the while, the hustle and bustle is still happening back stage to get the show moving and running without a hitch. So, what's it like when you're still doing the daily grind and running a promotion "on the side" too? Well, MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke caught up with Ryan Middleton to get the scoop. For those in the know, it's every bit the daily 9-5 grind and lines get blurred. There's nothing "on the side" anymore. It's just hustle. Listen in to hear the whole story.
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Wednesday May 15, 2019
UFC 237 wrapped up with a new champion in Jessica Andrade when she defeated Rose Namajunas by KO(slam). But we had three sure fire hall of famers on the card in Jose Aldo, BJ Penn and Anderson Silva. Their best days behind them, MMA FanCast shares their opinions on legends hanging on, how it affects the UFC and in what ways. Jim & Luke also get into the mental aspect of mma and how fighters handle the stress that comes with a combat sports career, especially when you're at the top.
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
"I was already the champ. Winning the belt was just to prove to the fans what I already knew." You know when you have what it takes. Your actions say it better than any words could. Tony Gravely is that kind of mma athlete. Having successfully defended his CES Bantamweight title for the 2nd time, Tony chats with MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke to discuss where he goes next, how he got there, and what it will take to stay at the top, regardless of the promotion. Tony is today's rare athlete who's humble, respectful of the sport, and goes about his business, crafting and refining his skills, and putting it on display in the cage for all to see. The Bantamweight division has been put on notice and Gravely tells us when they'll get served some "humble" pie. He knows when you've had enough .... Listen in to hear the whole story.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
The MMA FanCast crew discuss their personal experiences being a part of a live mma event as 247 Fighting Championships officially began a new era of mma in Western Pennsylvania. Jim and Luke give you a close-up and in-depth peak into what it's like to work an event as part of the set up crew, play-by-play, color commentating and Event Operations. Want to experience mma the same way they did? Listen in to get the details. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter for more info. And you can subscribe, rate and review MMA FanCast on iTunes, Podbean and Google Music.
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
"You've seen me fail, but you haven't seen my sacrifice." What does it take to become a pro mma fighter? What does it take to put on an mma show? Jim and Luke catch up with Ethan Goss to talk about his last fight, the inaugural event for 247 Fighting Championships. Find out what other extreme sports Goss has done and how Luke could be his coach. Listen in for the story .....
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
MMA FanCast brings you a special 2-part interview with Ryan Middleton, owner of 247 Fighting Championships. Jim Mooney and Luke Payson get details from Middleton on what it takes to start a fight promotion from the ground up, long term goals for the regional scene and building relationships in the mma community. The inaugural event happens Saturday, April 6th at Printscape Arena in Canonsburg, PA.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
Showtime starts at 7pm on Saturday, April 6th. The doors open at 6pm. But "Showtime" Brett Schoenfelt is ready to go now. Three years since he last stepped foot into the ring and now his anxiously awaited return is within site. Hear his take on what he wants to get out of this fight, his future aspirations and what needs to happen to protect fighters and their careers. 247 Fighting Championships Steeltown Throwdown opens the doors Saturday, April 6th, 2019 at Printscape Arena to a new chapter in mma. Don't miss it!
Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
The Wolverine, Ethan Goss, makes his return back to Pittsburgh. MMA FanCast caught up with Goss to talk about fighting at the inaugural event for 247 Fighting Championships. Ethan goes In The Pit with Jim and Luke. Find out how he faired. Plus, the guys at MMA FanCast get into some UFC and ONE FC talk. Luke has the answers!