247 Combat Sports Podcast

Strip District Meats is back in the 247 studio! The Meat Bucks are here –– and these Brawl in the Burgh 20 fighters are hungry. With insane finishes and performances start to finish, Brawl in the Burgh 20 made our job in selecting a single winner for the Meat Bucks more than a little difficult. Was Clayton Lee's title-winning performance the king? Lucas Seibert's flying knee? Evan Dreucci's rear t...

Brawl in the Burgh 20 was nuts. The 247 Fighting Championships crew is back to break down everything that went down –– and to release two HUGE pieces of news for the promotion moving forward. You don't want to miss this one, friends. <<< WATCH THE PODCAST HERE! >>>

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.  <<< WATCH THE PODCAST HERE! >>>

Indio Dojo's roots run deep. And that's largely due to the experience, influence, and knowledge of owner/professor Danillo Villefort.  On the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast, Villefort joins the show alongside pupil Clayton 'Hoot' Lee. The timing couldn't be better, as "Hoot" fights "Cowboy Eddy" Edgar Parrilla II Saturday, Feb. 24, for the 247 Fighting Championships amateur lightweight title at...

Lucas Seibert is fired up for his professional MMA debut. And for good reason. The Stout PGH bantamweight 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. <<< GET TICKETS HERE >>> Ahead...

And the 2023 247 Fighting Championships Awards winners are... We're cutting right to the chase with this one. The votes are in, and the winners are selected. Enjoy the show. <<< WATCH THE PODCAST HERE! >>>

Brawl in the Burgh 20 just keeps heating up... Recently, the 247 Fighting Championships crew announced two more killer advanced amateur MMA bouts for the event. We're not going to formally announce them for a few days. So I guess you gotta watch the podcast to learn more... <<< WATCH THE PODCAST HERE! >>>

The big 247 Fighting Championships announcement is finally here... We're not even going to set the table for this one. Just watch the podcast. It's (no joke) the biggest development in our history and will greatly influence the future of our company (and combat sports in Western PA). <<< WATCH THE PODCAST HERE! >>>

Who's the best of the best in Pittsburgh MMA? We're about to find out. The 247 Awards are back! And we'll announce the winners from a variety of categories –– Pro Fighter of the Year, Amateur Fighter of the Year, Knockout of the Year, Submission of the Year, and so much more –– live Wednesday, Jan. 24, during our second annual 247 Awards Show. <<< WATCH THE AWARDS SHOW HERE >>> B...

How do you pick just one fighter from Brawl in the Burgh 19 to win the Strip District Meats goodies? Well, we found out that wasn't easy. On the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek and Matchmaker Jim Mooney joined Strip District Meats GM Brad Bengele for another round of Meat Bucks. Brawl in the Burgh 19 featured instant classic, Fight-of-the-Year-type b...

Brawl in the Burgh 19 was ... nuts. And we mean that in the best possible way. From crazy displays of heart to a little dash of controversy and everything in between, the Brawl in the Burgh 19 fight card brought the heat to the Monroeville Convention Center Saturday, Dec. 16. On the latest edition of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, the 247 Fighting Championships team breaks it down –– revealing som...

'Cowboy Eddy' (2-0) quickly made a name for himself in the world of MMA. ...both inside and outside the cage. On the latest edition of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, 'Cowboy Eddy' –– Edgar Parrilla II –– broke down his wild side, his polarizing personality, and what makes him, well, Cowboy Eddy. <<< GET TICKETS / ORDER PPV HERE >>> Currently, Parrilla faces a tough, tough test in...

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. <<< GET TICKETS / ORDER PPV HERE >>> Int...

Say the name "Britt Bickhart" around anyone in the Pittsburgh MMA scene and see what happens. They'll smile. Or laugh. Or say something nice. The reaction will be a positive one, and that's not exactly by design for Bickhart. "Sunshine" simply projects, well, sunshine everywhere she goes –– and that includes the training room at Stout PGH. It's who she is. Now making her professional MMA debut Sat...

Ish Lopez doesn't stop. It's not in his DNA. Even when packing it in seems like the logical decision to most, Ish pushes forward. He's relentless. I mean, there's a reason his podcast is called " The Relentless Project ." But why? Where does this spirit come from? 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek digs in on the latest edition of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast. You're gonna enjoy this o...

Justin Patton and Karli Jo Thomas are a power couple in the Pittsburgh MMA scene. Their manager, Yinzer Boxing's Chris Williams, is a bit of a legend himself. Put em all in the same room at the same time with some whiskey, some Mineo's, and some microphones? Yep. It's awesome. 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek digs in with this star-studded crew on the latest edition of the 247 Combat...

Stout PGH's Christian Shaffer is not normal.  And we mean that in the best possible way.  Call him a prodigy or a wunderkind or whatever label you'd like to attach. The fact is, Shaffer's ascent in the grappling world is not one often witnessed.  It's probably not stopping any time soon, either.  247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek digs in with Shaffer on the latest episode of the 247 Co...

Strip District Meats just handed out more meat bucks to one lucky winner at Brawl in the Burgh 18. That fighter is about to be a happy, happy eater. Wagyu beef. Exotic game. Beast burgers. Fresh chicken and pork. Elite jerky.  The options are limitless at Strip District Meats, after all.  Tune in to find out who took home the prize. Oh, and we might've announced a massive fight or something for Br...

Sprawl in the Burgh 2 and Brawl in the Burgh 18 ruled. But they weren't perfect. At all. <<< WATCH BOTH EVENTS RIGHT HERE! >>> 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. <<< WATCH THE PODCAST HERE! &gt...

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. <<< GET TICKETS TO SITB2 & BITB 18 HERE >>> 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 Po...

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. <<< GET TICKETS TO SITB2 & BITB 18 HERE >>> In a two-hour span, you'll hear from: • Stout PGH's Lucas Seibert (Sprawl in the Burgh 2 vs. Gavin Teasdale) • The Shop 8...

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...

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. <<< WATCH the video right now on 247 Live. >>>

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...

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 i...