Dubbed the "Pittsburgh 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.
Ryan Middleton and Hunter Homistek
Pittsburgh, PA
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E149: BitB23 Behind the Scenes + BitB24 Preview appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E148: The Stars Are Out for BitB23! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E147: Top 5 Reasons You Can't Miss Brawl in the Burgh 23 appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E146: Anthony Hogeback Got That Dawg In Him appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E145: Justin Patton & Karli Jo Back in Studio! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E144: Huge BitB23 Fight Announcements! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E142: BitB23 Fight Announcement + Tickets on Sale! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E141: 247 FC Debates Top 5 UFC Fights of All-Time! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E140: BitB21.5 & BitB22 Meat Bucks Are HERE! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E139: 247 FC History Comes to Monroeville June 29 appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E138: It's a BitB21.5 SUPER Show! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E137: Seibert + Deku + Joao: Oh My! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E136: Here's Why You Need to Be in Monroeville on June 29 appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Legendary Pittsburgh DJ Jamie Lindeman –– AKA DJ Cake –– joins the 247 Combat Sports podcast! The post E135: DJ Cake Joins the Show! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
He's a legendary figure in the Pittsburgh combat sports landscape. Now, Southside Boxing Club's Matt Leyshock joins the 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E134: Southside Boxing Club's Matt Leyshock! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Which Brawl in the Burgh 21 fighter will fill his freezer with Strip District Meats? We find out on the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E133: BitB21 Meat Bucks Winner Revealed! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
So Sprawl in the Burgh 3 and Brawl in the Burgh 21 ruled, huh? Let's talk all about what happened behind the scenes. The post E132: April '24 Sprawl & Brawl Recap Podcast appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Joao Martinez and Nick Patragas face off in a can't-miss amateur bantamweight throwdown Saturday, April 20, at Brawl in the Burgh 21. But first, they crash the 247 Studio, one after the other. The post E131: Stout PGH's Joao Martinez & Steel City Martial Arts' Nick Patragas Live In Studio! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Sprawl in the Burgh 3: Cage Grappling takes over the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Event Center Friday, April 19. We reveal four fresh matchups for that BJJ super fights card live on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E130: Want Some More Sprawl in the Burgh 3 Announcements? appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
True Believer Jiu-Jitsu's Jake Miclot knows his crew is a little different. And he prefers it that way. Learn more about the True Believer leader ahead of Sprawl in the Burgh 3 in the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E129: True Believer Jiu-Jitsu's Jake Miclot In Studio! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
We're stacking this April 20 Brawl in the Burgh 21 fight card to the moon. Listen in as Miguel Francisco joins the show to break down his pro debut at the event! The post E128: BitB21 Pro Debut Announcement! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
We just keep stacking up this April 20 Brawl in the Burgh 21 fight card at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows –– and we think you're going to like this one. The post E127: BitB21 Title Fight Announcement –– With Special Guests! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Which Brawl in the Burgh 20 competitor took home the Meat Bucks from Strip District Meats? We announce the prize winner on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E126: BitB20 Meat Bucks Winner Revealed! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
The 247 Fighting Championships crew recaps all the insane action from Brawl in the Burgh 20 –– with some special guests! –– and unveils two giant pieces of news for fight fans on the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E125: BitB20 Recap + Huge Announcements (Yes, Plural) appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Brawl in the Burgh 20 promises insane action start to finish. And the 247 Fighting Championships crew is here to talk all about it. Get hyped for Feb. 24's fight card inside the Murrysville SportZone Arena. The post E124: It's a BitB20 Party! appeared first on Two.Four.Seven.
Indio Dojo owner and head coach Danillo Villefort is a legend in the martial arts space. And he brings a star pupil in Clayton "Hoot" Lee into the 247 Studio for a podcast. Don't miss it. The post E123: Indio Dojo's Danillo Villefort & Clayton ‘Hoot' Lee In-Studio! appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Stout PGH bantamweight Lucas Seibert enjoyed a successful amateur MMA career, going undefeated and capturing the 247 FC strap in the process. Now, he's turning pro Feb. 24 at Brawl in the Burgh 20 to take on a dangerous, talented challenge in South Prospect Gym's Jake Zack. And he joins us live in the studio to talk all about it. The post E122: Lucas Seibert Fired Up for Pro Debut vs. ‘Mullet Man' Jake Zack appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
The winners of the 2023 247 Fighting Championships Awards are here. Tune in to see who's taking home the hardware. The post E121: 2023 247 Awards Show – And The Winners Are… appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
The 247 Fighting Championships crew makes two more exciting fight announcements for Feb. 24's Brawl in the Burgh 20. Watch the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast to see who's taking the cage inside the Murrysville SportZone Arena. The post E120: Two More Big BitB20 Fight Announcements! appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
The 247 Fighting Championships crew has a big announcement to make. It's finally here. Hear all about it on the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E119: Our BIG Announcement Is Here! appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Who's the best in Pittsburgh MMA and grappling for 2023? The 247 Fighting Championships Awards are back to find out. Nominees here. The post E118: 247 Awards Nominations Announced appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Which Brawl in the Burgh 19 competitor took home the Strip District Meats goodies? Trick question. Watch the podcast to find out why. The post E117: Huge Meat Bucks Twist! Brawl in the Burgh 19 Edition appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Brawl in the Burgh 19 had it all –– inside and outside the cage. On the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, the 247 Fighting Championships team breaks it down from all angles, getting into some controversy and chaos along the way. Enjoy the show. The post E116: BitB19 Wrap-Up – Addressing Controversy, Insane Situations appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
The Academy's 'Cowboy Eddy' is making waves early in his MMA career –– inside and outside the cage. And he doesn't shy from that. He discusses his polarizing personality, his roots, his Mariah Carey obsession, and, of course, his Brawl in the Burgh 19 showdown vs. Timbo Slice –– Tim vonBiedenfeld –– on the newest 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E115: ‘Cowboy Eddy' Talks BitB19 Fight, Mariah Carey In-Studio! appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Indio Dojo's Evan Dreucci (2-0) entered the world of MMA with one mission on his mind: Get to the top. And he hasn't wavered since. On the latest edition of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, Dreucci broke down his ambitions, his goals, his training, his upcoming Brawl in the Burgh 19 matchup with Ty Llewellyn (1-0), and everything in between. Enjoy the show. The post E114: Indio Dojo's Evan Dreucci Defining Dedication From Day 1 appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Stout PGH's Britt Bickhart makes her professional MMA debut Saturday, Dec. 16, at 247 Fighting Championships: Brawl in the Burgh 19 –– but the road there's been anything but easy. She breaks down the journey in full –– and professes her love of tacos. Because tacos. The post E113: It's Always Sunny in Brittadelphia, Brother appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
He polices the streets. He runs his own podcast. He sells properties. He boasts a blue belt in BJJ from Stout PGH. He's Ish Lopez –– and he's relentless. The post E112: The Relentless Project's Ish Lopez Dissects His Maniacal Pace appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Justin Patton and Karli Jo Thomas are a power couple in the Pittsburgh MMA scene. And now they join the 247 Combat Sports Podcast –– together –– with their manager, another Yinzer legend, Chris Williams. Enjoy the show. The post E111: The Pittsburgh MMA Paher Couple –– and Chris Williams! appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Stout PGH's Christian Shaffer is not exactly normal. And we mean that in the best possible way. Learn why on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E110: Christian Shaffer Might Be An Alien appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Strip District Meats just handed out more meat bucks to one lucky winner at BitB18. Who won? (We might've announced a fight or something too). The post E109: Who Won the BitB18 Meat Bucks?! (Plus a Fight Announcement!) appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
The 247 FC crew had plenty to discuss after Sprawl in the Burgh 2 and Brawl in the Burgh 18 –– some good and some.... not so good. The post E108: Sprawl 2 & BitB18 Behind-the-Scenes Recap Podcast appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
247 Fighting Championships brings a huge lineup of Sprawl in the Burgh 2 & Brawl in the Burgh 18 competitors to the 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E107: All-Star Brawl in the Burgh 18 Lineup + Final Sprawl Reveal! appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
247 Fighting Championships brings a huge lineup of Sprawl in the Burgh 2 & Brawl in the Burgh 18 competitors to the 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E106: Mega Sprawl + Brawl Lineup & UFC Fighter Reveal! appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Steve Mowry is an animal –– and the No. 3-ranked Bellator heavyweight has traveled one insane path from Butler, PA to Florida and everywhere in between. Enjoy the show. The post E105: Tall Steve Mowry Has Different Ambitions –– and Different Results appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
247 Fighting Championships has something big looming on the horizon. And the team talks all about it during the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E104: The Biggest News In 247 FC History… appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Breaking matchups for 513 Fight Night, Sprawl in the Burgh 2, and Brawl in the Burgh 18? Big news? An Ohio update? Oh yes. 247 Fighting Championships has it all, live from the studio. Enjoy the show. The post E103: Breaking Fights, Big Announcements from the 247 FC Crew appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
The Mat Factory's Nico Regoli turned heads with an impressive and resilient performance at Sprawl in the Burgh. But his story runs so much deeper than cage grappling alone. He breaks down his ambitions, ideas, and passion for combat sports in full on the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast. The post E102: Nico Regoli is an Idea Factory –– and It's Glorious! appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Yinzer Boxing's Chris Williams is a Pittsburgh legend. And this podcast perfectly explains why. Enjoy the show. The post E101: Chris Williams Sips Whiskey & Cuts Loose appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
One-hundred episodes down, ladies and gentlemen (technically it's over 100, but we explain that...). Of course, we did something special for this one. Enjoy. The post E100: Holy crap! 100 Episodes! appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
The 247 Fighting Championships crew heads to Cincinnati (Sharonville Convention Center) Saturday, Sept. 9 for 513 Fight Night. But why did we decide to leave the Greater Pittsburgh area for a show? We break it all down on this podcast. The post E99: Wait, Why Are We Going to Cincinnati Anyway? appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.
Brawl in the Burgh 17 featured several bonus-worthy performances. But who took home the Strip District Meats Bucks? We make the announcement –– with a twist. The post E98: Which BitB17 Fighter (or Fighters…) Won the Meat Bucks?! appeared first on 247 Fighting Championships.