It just might be the most anticipated amateur flyweight fight in Pittsburgh MMA history –– and both fighters are here to talk all about it. Stout PGH's Zach Drzemiecki and PTT/Yinzer Boxing's Tarik Smith join the 247 Combat Sports Podcast to break down their Brawl in the Burgh 25 matchup and more.

Indio Dojo's Evan Dreucci faces Finishers MMA's Ardis Smith for the 247 Fighting Championships amateur welterweight title fight Dec. 21 at Brawl in the Burgh 25. Both fighters join the 247 Combat Sports Podcast to discuss that opportunity, their mentalities, and much more.

AUDIO BEGINS AT 2:45– Stout PGH's Anthony Hogeback made his successful professional MMA debut –– and now he wants more inside the 247 Fighting Championships cage at Brawl in the Burgh 23.

The fight game is wild.

And that certainly extends to boxing. 

On the latest edition of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek digs into the wild world of combat sports promotion with Integrity Fighter Management's Michael McSorley.

McSorley is a veteran of the game on all levels. He promotes fights (check out his next card Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows!). He manages fighters. He trains fighters.

And now he's in the 247 Studio to talk about the journey in full.

Enjoy the audio of the show below or watch the full video on 247 Live (or click the photo below).

Brawl in the Burgh 14 ruled.

Khama Worthy put on a Fight of the Night-worthy performance against Josh Rohler –– then left his gloves in the cage.

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On the latest edition of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships Matchmaker Jim Mooney, GM Hunter Homistek, and Owner Ryan Middleton break down everything that went down on that stacked fight card at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows. 

Besides the full fight card breakdown, they share some behind-the-scenes goodies as well, of course.

If you want to know what goes into fight night, here's your chance. 

Oh, and they unleash a new challenge for the entire 247 FC crew. You're going to like this one (and its name). That's a promise. 

Listen to the show embedded below or click the image to watch the full show on 247 Live. 

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Brawl in the Burgh 14 is almost. here. friends. 

This fight card is just preposterously stacked from top to bottom –– and we're here for it. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows is going to be insane. That's a fact. 

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On the latest edition of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek and Owner Ryan Middleton break down everything that makes this card a can't-miss affair. 

There's plenty to talk about. 

From Khama Worthy vs. Josh Rohler to the stacked pro portion of the fight card in general to the amateur beasts on the undercard, Brawl in the Burgh 14 promises to bring the heat early and often. 

Ryan might sing, too. And talk about Hooters (the restaurant, obviously). 

So yeah. There's that. 

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Watch the podcast in full on stream247live.com by clicking this link or listen in the player embedded at the bottom of this post.

Dalton Rosta is built different.

I don't just mean the fact he looks like a Gears of War character, either.

I mean the fact he doesn't touch alcohol. Won't smoke weed. Breaks down the science of his workouts with a master's precision.

His drive and his focus is on a different level, and throughout this podcast, you'll see and hear exactly what I mean.

Want to be the best? Get on Rosta's level.

He's 7-0 as a pro after a 7-0 amateur MMA career –– and none of that comes as a surprise after you listen to him speak.

He's a top-five middleweight in Bellator's middleweight division ... and it feels like he's only getting started.

Watch the podcast in full on stream247live.com by clicking this link or the image below or listen in the player embedded at the bottom of this post.

Brawl in the Burgh 13 ruled. 

From the stacked pro card to the amateur bangers, Brawl in the Burgh 13 brought the heat in full to the Monroeville Convention Center. 

On the most edition of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships' Ryan Middleton, Jim Mooney, and Hunter Homistek break down everything that went down at the event. 

That includes Ethan Goss' hard-fought title defense against Tobiaus Taylor. 

And Justin Patton's best performance to date. 

And Brett Pastore's insane grappling. 

And so much more. 

Oh, and they break a MAJOR fight announcement for Brawl in the Burgh 14, going down Oct. 22 at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, too. 

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Not a bad way to break in that new studio, eh? 

Listen to the show below or watch them riff right here on stream247live.com. 

P.S. bookmark that site. It's the official home of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, all our live events, and so much more moving forward. 

Enjoy the show, friends. 

Khama Worthy is one of a kind.

Fact.

The Pittsburgh MMA legend returns to the cage Saturday, Oct. 22, at Brawl in the Burgh 14, where he faces a tough, tough test in Ohio's Josh Rohler.

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But Worthy is so much more than a fighter.

He joins 247 FC Owner Ryan Middleton and General Manager Hunter Homistek LIVE in the all-new 247 Studios in Bridgeville, PA, for an extensive chat.

They talk fighting (obviously). But they also talk poetry, clothing, modeling, and so much more. This one's all over the place.

Grab a beverage, and get ready to laugh.

Enjoy the show. 

Nobody deserves this more than Isaac Greeley.

Saturday, Oct. 1, at Brawl in the Burgh 13, we're inducting the Mat Factory Wrestling Club legend into the 247 Fighting Championships Hall of Fame. 

From his impact as a coach and a mentor to his neverending quest to better his athletes, Greeley truly is a one-of-a-kind figure in the Pittsburgh combat sports space. 

Greeley's induction will take place during intermission this Saturday at #BitB13. Get your tickets to the show!

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If you're still not sold, listen to 247 FC Owner Ryan Middleton and General Manager Hunter Homistek discuss Greeley's credentials and his impact on the scene. 

Making Greeley the inaugural inductee was a no-brainer. 

Here's why. 

Falco Teti just wants to bang, bro. 

Saturday, Oct. 1, at Brawl in the Burgh 13, we're going to let him. 

The Absolute Martial Arts product Teti joins 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek for the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast –– and he sounds ready to throw down. 

Teti's matchup against Erie's Deven Zendarski looked fire on paper, and after talking to each fighter (Zendarski podcast here) it's easy to believe the hype. Buckle up and don't blink when these two step into the cage inside the Monroeville Convention Center. 

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Enjoy the show. 

Matching MMA fights can be insane.

Sometimes, the process moves smoothly. Fighters agree to fight, sign contracts, and the deed is done. There's your fight.

Other times?

Yeah, other times it's not that easy.

Today, 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek is joined by head matchmaker Jim Mooney to break down the ins and outs of matchmaking. In the process, they reveal some little-known information and secrets about matchmaking.

Enjoy the show.

MMA Junkie's Nolan King knows some stuff about MMA.

And with UFC 278 upon us, we thought he should join the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast for a breakdown.

King discusses his rise in the MMA journalism ranks from MMA Today to FloCombat to MMA Junkie, sharing some insights and experiences along the way. After the trip down memory lane, he and 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek get to the fights.

With Kamaru Usman defending his welterweight title against Leon Edwards, Paulo Costa taking on Luke Rockhold, Jose Aldo returning, and more, there's plenty for them to discuss.

And discuss they do.

Enjoy the chat as they make fight picks, discuss Turner's Tea, and much, much more.

Justin Patton is ready for the biggest test of his professional MMA career Saturday, Sept. 21, at Brawl in the Burgh 23 –– and tickets are on sale now!

You're gonna want those. Front-row tickets are already gone! Secure your spot for the fights right here.

On the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek sits down with Patton and his other half –– badass 5-2 amateur MMA fighter Karli Jo Thomas –– and breaks down the event and their fighting careers.

Enjoy the show!

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Anthony Hogeback isn't taking his MMA career lightly. Hogeback, a product of Stout PGH and Bowerhouse MMA, sees huge things in his future –– but there's plenty of work to be done until then.   He chats with our GM Hunter Homistek about his budding MMA career, his love for metal (), and much more during the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast.

247 Fighting Championships featherweight king Ethan Goss has something to say...  And you're gonna like it. 

Speaking with GM Hunter Homistek, Goss makes a special announcement for Oct. 1's Brawl in the Burgh 13 event, taking place at the Monroeville Convention Center. 

Get hyped. 

Unfortunately, some people thought we were disrespecting a fighter with a recent video. That just isn't true –– at all.

Zach Snyder gets it. 

Training out of Stout PGH, Snyder boasts some of the best coaching and instruction in the city –– but he always understands that the sport of MMA is more than just the performance in the cage. 

From his Brawl in the Burgh 12 walk-out to his epic post-fight speech, Snyder embraced the entertainment aspect of the sport, a rarity for a fighter just making his amateur debut. 

And he's just getting started at north of 30 years old. 

And he's not sure where he's gonna go from here. 

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Speaking on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast with 247 FC GM Hunter Homistek, Snyder breaks down that debut performance and much, much more. 

Enjoy the show (you will). 

Think Lucas Seibert is ready to put on a show at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows July 9 at Brawl in the Burgh 12? 

He discusses the lessons learned from Matt Brown and Mark Coleman and so much more during his latest appearance on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast. Enjoy the show. 

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Oh, this advanced amateur matchup at #BitB12 is going to rule, ladies and gentlemen.   Ahead of their July 9 scrap at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, PITTSBURGH'S Chase Boyde and NORTH CAROLINA'S Brady Rivera join the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast.   Don't miss it.   TICKETS: https://bit.ly/247FCTix

TWO pro fighters on the same podcast? You know how we do it at 247 Fighting Championships.   First, debut pro Cheyenne Hall (5-2 amateur) joins the show to talk about her upcoming scrap against Fernanda Araujo at Brawl in the Burgh 12, then Danny Maldonado stops by to discuss his showdown with Nolan Stahl at the same event. Let's get it.   TICKETS: https://bit.ly/247FCTix

You're going to like this #BitB12 fight announcement. A lot.   Oh, and both fighters join the show.

Brawl in the Burgh 12 takes over the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Saturday, July 9. This card is going to be HUGE –– and today we unveil our first fight for it.   Tune in for that plus ticketing information (including pre-sale!).

Ferdaws Nayimi and Anthoney Morris were scheduled to fight May 14 at Flood City Fight Night 2.   They weighed in. Nobody missed weight. But the fight never happened. So what really went down?   247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek explains on the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast.

Brawl in the Burgh 23 takes over the Monroeville Convention Center Saturday, Sept. 21 –– and tickets are on sale now!

You're gonna want those. Front-row tickets are already gone! Secure your spot for the fights right here.

On the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships GM breaks down the event and announces two fights along the way.

Returning fan favorites, savage newcomers, and more! Buckle up.

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Think the Mat Factory is excited for May 14's Flood City Fight Night 2 fight card?

It's a safe bet.

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Check out the list of fighters representing Lower Burrell Saturday inside the 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial:

• Julian Flenory (3-0 heavyweight, faces Sheldon Neighoff (4-5))
• Justin Pippens (2-0-1 heavyweight, faces Dan Albright (2-3))
• Edwin Vera (4-2, faces Cameron Sandoval (5-2))
• Ferdaws Nayimi (3-0, faces Anthoney Morris (2-2))
• Elijah Davis (0-0, faces Joe LaRocca (0-0))

Sheesh.

The Mat Factory is all over this card, top to bottom.

Not only that, but these matchups are just *chef's kiss*. Our matchmaking team –– Jim, Helen, and Danny –– brought the heat with these, ladies and gentlemen. From Neighoff moving up to heavyweight to take on the undefeated Flenory all the way down to Davis making his first walk to the cage against the hometown kid LaRocca, these fights bring the intrigue on several levels.

So much so, in fact, that we held a podcast to discuss.

Listen below as Flenory, Vera, Davis, and Nayimi discuss their upcoming tilts (Pippens had some tech difficulties, unfortunately) at Flood City Fight Night 2. They might even get into some Internet beef, some lessons in etiquette, and much, much more.

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Enjoy the show.

Ethan Goss is a champion.

And what a journey it's been for him. The 8-6 Gorilla House pro featherweight captured gold at Brawl in the Burgh 11, defeating Kevin Barberena via dominant decision.

The win not only earned Goss the 247 FC title but it validated a career-long pursuit of excellence. Now, he cannot be denied.

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More than that, though, Goss turned in the best performance of his career –– hands down. He hit another level against Barberena, and he tells 247 FC GM Hunter Homistek that wasn't a one-time showcase.

Speaking with the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, Goss broke down that title-winning performance and detailed where he goes from here.

Within that discussion, Goss explains his post-fight callout of undefeated Bellator stud Cody Law and what makes that fight so appealing for him. In addition, Goss lets a little secret slip about our upcoming event, May 14's Flood City Fight Night 2 in Johnstown, PA.

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  Enjoy the show.

Don't steal candy from a baby –– or from Khama Worthy.

Despite a hankering for a Butterfinger –– or some... bottle caps?! –– during his Brawl in the Burgh 11 weight cut, local star Khama Worthy recently joined the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, recording live from Streets on Carson on the South Side. And he unleashed big. time.

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Khama faces Bellator vet Kaheem Murray in what promises to be one of the highest-level regional MMA scraps of the year –– and that's great news for fans. This is a can't-miss episode through and through, ladies and gentlemen.

If you're a young, up-and-coming fighter, you gotta listen.

If you're Kaheem Murray and his team, you gotta listen.

If you're a fan of MMA on any level –– you guessed it. You gotta listen.

Enjoy the show.  

Kaheem Murray wants to crash the party against Khama Worthy April 16 at Brawl in the Burgh 11.

Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, Murray opens up on his main-event opportunity. Needless to say, the man is ready to roll.

Fresh off a big win over Kevin Ferguson, Jr. (yes, the late Kimbo Slice's son) inside the Bellator cage, Murray is back –– and this just might be the biggest opportunity of his career.

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Murray faces Worthy in what promises to be one of the highest-level regional MMA scraps of the year –– and that's great news for fans.

247 FC fans and PCSP listeners probably know Worthy and Worthy's style well. But what about Murray? What's he bring to the table? Why did he want that fight?

What can fans expect inside the Monroeville Convention Center?

He answers all those questions and more on the latest episode of the podcast.

Enjoy the show, friends!

Devon Lozej is coming to Pittsburgh –– and he promises to bring a vicious storm with him.

Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek and Owner Ryan Middleton on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, Lozej (0-1) breaks down his April 16 bout against Justin Patton at Brawl in the Burgh 11.

And we're here to tell ya: Lozej sounds ready.

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There's no way you can listen to this podcast and not be excited for this fight and this card. You just can't. It's impossible. Go ahead and try it.

Lozej enjoyed a stellar, undefeated amateur career but stumbled in his pro debut in August after a long, COVID-induced layoff.

Needless to say, the man didn't like losing. And he doesn't intend to do it again. While he maintains full respect for Patton and his team, Lozej doesn't mince his words, either. He's coming to Pittsburgh to pull off the upset in a devastating fashion and will settle for nothing less.

Watch the video, recorded live at Big Rig's BBQ in Monroeville, or fire up the audio embedded at the bottom of the page.

Alternatively, just subscribe to the podcast and listen on your favorite device already. C'mon!

Enjoy the show, friends!

Lucas Seibert just finished a successful wrestling career at West Virginia University –– and now he wants to give this MMA thing a try.

Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek, Seibert breaks down his move to the cage, his time at WVU, and much, much more.

There might even be some Ethan Hayes slander and Mark Coleman/Matt Brown praise involved. Guess you'll have to listen.

Enjoy the show, friends!

Brawl in the Burgh 11 just gained a huge pro title fight.

Oh yes. It's true. Our April 16 event at the Monroeville Convention Center just got a whole lot sweeter.

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That was not how Craig Perry and his Academy coaches drew it up.

Back at Brawl in the Burgh 10 in February, Perry looked to snag his first victory inside the cage against Anthoney Morris.

Early in the fight, that plan detonated.

The fight ended before it really began, and now Perry faces a lengthy layoff and recovery before he can suit up and throw down for a third time.

Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek, Perry details that injury –– and the sadness that followed.

While Perry admits he faced some serious adversity in the aftermath, he's recommitted and refocused, largely thanks to his Academy teammates and coaches.

This episode takes a deep dive into that mental process –– and it also has plenty of lighter moments, including Perry's ultra-boring Starbucks order, his first fight ever, and much more.

Enjoy the show.

Justin Patton has been doin' the thing for years.

And he's still just 28 years old.

...and he's still getting better.

Recently, Patton registered his first professional victory inside the cage, choking out Josh Armstrong with a textbook Von Flue choke in Round 1 of their 135-pound tilt at Brawl in the Burgh 10.

Now 1-1, Patton feels he's just getting started on his fighting journey.

Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek and owner Ryan Middleton, Justin details his fight mentality, his work at both the Academy and the Mat Factory, and much more.

He might've even let us know when he wants to fight again.

Enjoy the show!

That's not from me. That's from local Mat Factory heavyweight Julian Flenory (who is 3-0 himself inside that cage).

Julian popped into the live stream of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast with Ethan Hayes to drop off that gem –– and he's not wrong.

Not wrong at all.

Ethan is 3-1 in pro MMA action and 3-0 in pro boxing, and he's constantly growing and evolving as a fighter.

To hear him tell it though?

Well, we'll just say the road wasn't easy. And it still isn't easy. And it probably never will be easy.

Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek, Ethan discusses his career to this point, his future with both sports, and much more.

He even drops off a little secret for you the next time you're ordering coffee at Sheetz.

It's a good one, friends. Promise.

Enjoy the show

Brawl in the Burgh 23 takes over the Monroeville Convention Center Saturday, Sept. 21 –– and tickets are on sale now! 

You're gonna want those. Front-row tickets are already gone! Secure your spot for the fights right here. 

On the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships GM breaks down the event and announces two fights along the way. 

A newly minted black belt back in action? A Penn State boxer making his MMA debut? Oh yes. All that and more. Enjoy the show.

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Jake Lowry's success is no secret.

Lowry, a 2-0 pro middleweight out of Lower Burrell's Mat Factory Wrestling Club, embraces the grind.

Sure, that phrase might be a little cliche in the MMA space. But Lowry's been through it. He suffered an injury that set back his collegiate wrestling career before making the move to MMA, and nothing about that new journey was easy.

Once he joined the Mat Factory? Yeah, things don't get any easier there.

Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek, Lowry discusses his career path, his time at the Mat Factory, his impenetrable mental game, and much more.

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You're gonna like this one, ladies and gentlemen.

Josh Fremd is headed to the UFC.

Yeah, that's sort of a big deal.

Fremd, a Western PA native currently living and training at Factory X in Denver, notched a massive victory at FAC 12, moving his pro record to 9-2 and punching his ticket to the big show.

Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek, Fremd discusses that fight and his overall MMA journey. In addition, the two dig into the psychology of losing, the impact of Fremd's Western PA roots, and more.

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Oh, and if you want to know a fight Fremd hopes to get back one day and hear a hilarious story about his first interaction with the Mat Factory's Jake Lowry... Well, just listen.

Brawl in the Burgh 10 weigh-ins are here.

Our Feb. 5 show at the Monroeville Convention Center is upon us, and the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast (subscribe here) is on the scene to break down all the action.

Today (Friday), fighters will weigh in at the Monroeville Convention Center and pass one last pre-fight check before making that walk to the 247 FC cage.

Khama Worthy vs. Jeremiah Scott. Justin Patton vs. Josh Armstrong. Cam Allgeier vs. Hunter Starner undefeated super-prospect title fight. Gavin Teasedale's MMA debut.

All that and more goes down SATURDAY in Monroeville.

Brawl in the Burgh 10 is almost here.

And yeah, we're just a little hyped about this fight card.

Our Feb. 5 show at the Monroeville Convention Center is filling up rapidly. Today, we bring you a fresh Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast to break down all the action.

Joining 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek and Owner Ryan Middleton on today's episode of the podcast is Ryan Cavanaugh, a veteran sports broadcaster and commentator who is joining the 247 FC team for Brawl in the Burgh 10 and beyond.

Cavanaugh made his 247 FC commentary debut at Brawl in the Burgh 9, and he's ready to get back after it for this stacked Brawl in the Burgh 10 event at the Monroeville Convention Center.

From Khama Worthy's main event against Jeremiah Scott to the bantamweight title fight between two 6-0 fighters in Cam Allgeier and Hunter Starner and everywhere in between, the crew analyzes this Brawl in the Burgh 10 fight card, giving you every reason to get hyped for Feb. 5.

ant free tickets to Brawl in the Burgh 10?

Our Feb. 5 show at the Monroeville Convention Center is booking up quickly –– but we're giving you the opportunity to snag two tickets at no cost.

Here's the deal:

Predict the outcome of UFC 270's main event between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Closest prediction wins. 

Now, that's not just picking the winner.

We're talking winner, method, round, and time. We need specific answers, and the closest prediction wins.

For example, if you think Ngannou wins via early KO, your guess would be something like: "Ngannou via KO, Round 1 (2:12)."

If two people make identical predictions and they're both correct, the first person who said it win. Easy tiebreaker, eh?

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

Thanks, Billy Mays (RIP).

After laying down the UFC 270 prediction challenge, 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek and Owner Ryan Middleton dig into the Brawl in the Burgh 10 card, breaking down all the novice amateur action set for Feb. 5.

Spoiler alert: There is a lot to get excited about here. This card is loaded top to bottom, and Hunter and Ryan discuss exactly why (while sharing a few behind-the-scenes secrets along the way, of course).

Musa Alsulaimani is built different.

Yeah, yeah, that phrase is a bit of a cliche nowadays. But let me frame it this way:

• 2019 National Champion boxer out of Penn State
• Two-time All-American
• Wins his MMA debut via ... submission (obviously)
• Trains alongside Bo Nickal and company at American Top Team - Happy Valley
• Started a successful company in college

And, oh yeah, he's doing all this while juggling life as a 25-year-old father and husband pursuing a career inside the steel cage ... and he's crushing it.

"Moose" is still young in his fighting career, but there's no doubt he's taking all the steps to ensure a successful run to the top. American Top Team - Happy Valley has emerged as one of central PA's elite training facilities, and Alsulaimani will only improve from here.

Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast (subscribe here) Alsulaimani details his journey from boxer to MMA fighter. From that first wrestling session with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club to his current routine at ATT - Happy Valley, Alsulaimani's putting in that work –– and his goals are mighty.

Beyond the cage, Alsulaimani discusses life as a new father, his business venture (you're going to want to hear this), and much more.

Throw on some headphones and enjoy the show.

Tom Kizer is here to stay.

At 6-0, Kizer –– the 247 Fighting Championships amateur welterweight champion –– feels ready to take the next step in his MMA career. And at 30 years old, Kizer feels it's now or never for that dream to become a reality.

Speaking with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast (subscribe here) Kizer breaks down his journey to date on the regional MMA scene and much more.

Beyond that, Kizer reveals his hidden talent (spoiler alert: memes) and his outstanding mullet game from a past life, so you're going to want to kick back and enjoy this one, friends.

Syd Ross is BACK –– and she's fighting for gold!

Always a fan-favorite fighter, Syd (6-4) returns to the 247 FC cage Feb. 5 to face Atty Belanger (4-2) in an amateur flyweight title-fight showdown.

And she is ready to roll.

On the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast (subscribe here) 247 FC Owner Ryan Middleton and GM Hunter Homistek speak with Syd about this upcoming opportunity, her journey through her first 10 amateur fights, and much more.

There may be a little Ronda Rousey talk too if you want to know how Syd feels about the WMMA legend...

Enjoy the show!

Let's take a trip down memory lane...

Wow. There's no doubt 2021 marked an incredible year of fights for 247 Fighting Championships. From wild knockouts to slick submissions to back-and-forth brawls, fight fans across Western PA and beyond were treated to a little bit of everything throughout our five events in the 2021 calendar year.

But which performances were the best of the best?

On the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast (subscribe here) 247 FC Owner Ryan Middleton and GM Hunter Homistek review all the action from 2021, listing the best knockouts, submissions, and fights that took place over the last year.

And holy crap were there ever some MAJOR contenders!

Ryan and Hunter narrowed down their list to a top three in each category (along with some honorable mentions) –– and that task proved difficult. Who registered the best KO of the year? Who snagged the best submission? What was the best fight?

Those questions –– and much more –– are answered on the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast. Enjoy the show.

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.

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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.

The UFC has hosted some of the most legendary fights of all time. But which five are the best? 247 Fighting Championships debates.

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!

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!

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:

1. Cody loves Pittsburgh
2. 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.

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