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 Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Sprawl in the Burgh 2 and Brawl in the Burgh 18 ruled.
But they weren't perfect.
At all.
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There was some drama –– before, during, and after the events.
But there was also plenty to celebrate.
The 247 Fighting Championships crew gets into all of it on the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast. Enjoy the show.
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Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Brawl in the Burgh 18 takes over the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Saturday, Oct. 21...
And it's going to rule. That's a fact.
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247 Fighting Championships' latest MMA card brings the heat from top to bottom, featuring everything from highly anticipated debut amateurs to a professional title fight.
On the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast, we hear from:
• Stout PGH's Lukas Martin (faces The Shop 814's Tanner Cahill)
• The Academy's Craig Perry (faces Moore MMA's Logan Mitchell)
• Demolition Fight Team's Mataeo Garner (faces Waterfront MMA's Frankie Festa)
• Amviares Boxing's Glenn Christner (faces TKO Erie's Caprice Hall)
• Gorilla House Gym's Ethan Goss (faces Rock City MMA's Solo Hatley Jr. in a pro title defense)
• The Mat Factory's Justin Patton (faces Agoge Combatives' Andrew Sturdivant)
Not bad, eh?
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Oh, and just because we love you so much, we decided to kick off the episode with a breaking matchup announcement.
An active top-3 Bellator fighter will compete Friday, Oct. 20, at Sprawl in the Burgh 2.
And his opponent is a savage. That one is going to rule. Tune in to find out.
We think you're going to like this rapid-fire format with some of the region's biggest stars. Just tap the link or the photo below and enjoy.
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Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Sprawl in the Burgh 2 and Brawl in the Burgh 18 are coming –– and we're bringing some of the featured competitors center stage on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast.
This episode brings the heat, ladies and gentlemen.
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In a two-hour span, you'll hear from:
• Stout PGH's Lucas Seibert (Sprawl in the Burgh 2 vs. Gavin Teasdale)
• The Shop 814's Tanner Cahill (Brawl in the Burgh 18 vs. Lukas Martin)
• The Mat Factory's Cody Gamble (Sprawl in the Burgh 2 vs. Nicky Rod)
• High Ground Jiu-Jitsu's Tommy Costa (Sprawl + Brawl coach, hosting Nicky Rod seminar)
• American Top Team's Dalton Rosta (Sprawl in the Burgh 2 vs. Tanner Hall)
• The Shop 814's Gavin Teasdale (Sprawl in the Burgh 2 vs. Lucas Seibert)
Not bad, eh?
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Oh, and just because we love you so much, we decided to kick off the episode with a breaking matchup announcement.
An active UFC fighter will compete Friday, Oct. 20, at Sprawl in the Burgh 2.
And his opponent is a savage. That one is going to rule. Tune in to find out.
We think you're going to like this rapid-fire format with some of the region's biggest stars. Just tap the link or the photo below and enjoy.
<<< WATCH the video right now on 247 Live. >>>
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Steve Mowry is a little different.
OK, maybe more than a "little" different. And yeah, we feel totally safe saying that, because Mr. Mowry himself admits as much on the latest edition of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast.
A 6-foot-8 heavyweight currently ranked No. 3 in Bellator MMA's heavyweight rankings, Mowry represents an imposing figure inside the cage.
...which is exactly what makes his mindset and his fighting philosophy so interesting.
Rather than relying on physical gifts alone, Mowry brings curiosity and a genuine interest to fighting. He's interested in technical details. When he loses, he wants answers and solutions –– immediately.
It's just how he's wired.
We have a feeling you'll like this episode –– our first from our new studio space in Hickory, PA (pardon the mess and the partial setup. We literally just moved in yesterday.).
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Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
247 Fighting Championships has an announcement to make.
And it's a big one.
The biggest one in the company's history, actually.
No hyperbole here, friends. Let's cut right to it. Enjoy the show right here.
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Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Attention, friends: 247 Fighting Championships needs to tell you something.
Actually... better make that somethings, plural. The 247 Fighting Championships brass of owner/promoter Ryan Middleton, matchmaker Jim Mooney, and general manager Hunter Homistek took over the 247 Studio for some updates.
And these span far and wide. From Sept. 9's 513 Fight Night at the Sharonville Convention Center to Oct. 20's Sprawl in the Burgh 2 to Oct. 21's Brawl in the Burgh 18 and beyond, the 247 Fighting Championships crew had some serious announcements to make.
New fights. New plans. New... apps? Oh yes.
It's all under development, and it's all revealed on the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast.
Enjoy.
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Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Nico Regoli is always thinking.
And the Mat Factory Wrestling Club product thinks big.
With a background in taekwondo, pro wrestling, and grappling and an intense love for MMA, Regoli's passion for combat sports runs deep.
As a competitor, that means he's always scheming. And, oh boy, does he have some plans for himself.
Speaking with Hunter Homistek on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, Regoli digs into those ambitions, his background, and so much more. Enjoy the show.
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Chris Williams is as Yinzer as it gets.
And arguably nobody rocks the black and gold better.
The Yinzer Boxing owner and trainer to dozens of Pittsburgh's best fighters both in the ring and in the cage, Williams brings a unique perspective to everything he does.
But that didn't come easily. Or naturally.
Speaking with Hunter Homistek on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, Williams dives into his background, Pittsburgh pizza, MMA, boxing, and so, so much more. Buckle up and enjoy this one, friends.
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
One-hundred episodes of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports podcast: Complete.
One-hundred.
I'm no mathematician, but that seems like a lot. We've talked to some of the region's best pro and amateur fighters. The greatest coaches in town graced the show, too.
UFC talent? Yeah, we had some of that too.
It's been one heck of a ride, friends, and I thank you for sticking with us every step of the way.
It's been cool and rewarding to watch the podcast grow and evolve. Now, we're kicking it up another notch.
Episode 100 is a special episode, reflecting on the journey to this point –– and sharing where we're going next. Buckle in, pour a drink, and enjoy.
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Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Why is 247 Fighting Championships headed to Cincinnati?
It's a valid question.
Since 247 Fighting Championships' inception in the spring of 2019, we've stuck to the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Monroeville. Washington. Canonsburg. A couple of side quests to Johnstown.
So why Cincinnati? And why now?
247 FC General Manager, Matchmaker Jim Mooney, and intern/video guru Dylan Kohl jump on a podcast to explain.
If you're interested in the business side of local MMA at all, you're gonna like this one.