Ryan Middleton
247 Combat Sports Podcast
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.
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Ryan Middleton
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Latest episode
Aug 14, 2025
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Episodes
Ep. 169 Dylan Harnish 27.10.2020 27:36
Dylan Harnish (2-0 MMA) takes on Alan Liu (2-0 MMA) in a battle of undefeated amateur fighters. Dylan shares about training at team alpha male, taking a boxing fight in September and his thoughts on his next fight. It all goes down on November 28th. For tickets go to https://www.247fighting.com/buy-tickets/ .
Ep. 168 John De Jesus vs Aaron Pico 26.10.2020 27:28
John De Jesus talks about his upcoming Bellator fight against Aaron Pico on November 12th. John breaks down how his day job works into his MMA career and the importance of support from his family. John states that Pico "will be the best wrestler I have ever faced" while also noting that he will be landing knees and elbows.
Ep. 167 Cam Allgeier 25.10.2020 44:00
Cam Allgeier (3-0 MMA) takes on Justin Patton (5-3 MMA) for the amateur bantamweight belt for 247Fighting Championship. Cam reviews his most recent fight, training for title fight and the future of Gorilla House gym fighters.
Ep. 166 Kaden Cassidy 25.10.2020 25:44
Kaden Cassidy won the PA 138lb State AA title for Bedford High School in March 2020- going 38-0 his senior year and amassing a 105-7 career HS record. Kaden shares his thoughts on his wrestling career, future plans and transition to MMA. Cassidy fights for 247 Fighting Championship on November 25th. Tickets available at https://www.247fighting.com/buy-tickets/
Ep. 165 Ethan Goss 24.10.2020 18:08
Ethan Goss (5-5 MMA) takes on Ethan Hayes (2-0 MMA) on November 28th for 247 Fighting Championships. "The Wolverine" talks about his most recent fight, training during the pandemic and says "I'm looking to create carnage".
Ep. 164 Lisa Edinger first female Pro Muay Thai Champ in PA 22.10.2020 16:46
Lisa Edinger looks back on the history she made by becoming the first ever female Pro Muay Thai Champion in PA for USKA. Lisa talks about the process of opening her own gym- Burning Spirits Muay Thai, getting ready for an overseas fight, and how Muay Thai can be used in MMA.
Ep. 163 Adli Edwards 11.10.2020 37:41
Adli "Sunshine" Edwards is ready for the UFC to call at any point. Adli is coming off a TKO win, has a title fight next month and says that "the danger is getting in the cage with me".
Ep. 162 Jeromy Mitchell 17.09.2020 20:00
Jeromy "The Adonis" Mitchell talks all things regarding his Bantamweight first round submission win in his championship fight. Check it out to hear about his Glory to God mindset and Clean Cut Killers clothing brand.
Ep. 162 Jared Vanderaa DWCS 10.09.2020 50:06
Jared Vanderaa (10-4 MMA) shares about his ammy MMA career, fighting in South Africa, opening up his own gym during COVID, his mindset about training, experience with the Dan the "H-Bomb" Henderson and his many side hobbies-including writing books. *strong language*
Ep. 161 DWCS Al Matavao 06.09.2020 41:32
Al "Sweetness" Matavao (8-2 MMA) talks about growing up in American Samoa, moving to Alaska, getting into MMA and his career so far. Sweetness talks his upcoming opponent and shares his plans for his DWCS fight on September 8th.
Ep. 160 Jimmy "the Brick" Flick DWCS 27.08.2020 31:55
Jimmy (14-5) talks about his history of getting quick submissions, his DWCS opponent Nate Smith (6-0) and his fight highlights. With a win and contract "The Brick" will inject an exciting finisher into the 125lb UFC division.
Ep. 159 John De Jesus 26.08.2020 29:27
John "Platano" De Jesus takes us through round by round of his dominate win over Vladyslav Parubchenko, his training and his future plans of taking over the featherweight division.
Ep. 158 Orion "Galaxy" Cosce 21.08.2020 1:01:27
Orion "Galaxy" Cosce 7-0 MMA is fresh off his dominate DWCS TKO win and talks about the fight and his plans for himself and his brother Louis Cosce's time in the UFC. *strong language*
Ep. 157 Kyron Bowen DWCS 19.08.2020 27:51
Kyron "Bullseye" Bowen (9-4 MMA) is set to fight on DWCS week 4 on August 25th. Kyron shares about his current 7 fight win streak and prediction for the fight.
Ep. 156 Jacob Lowry 18.08.2020 31:09
Jacob Lowry is ranked #1 in PA, OH, US NorthEast in both the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions by tapology and has a 6-0 amateur MMA record. Jacob shares about recent changes in his life and turning pro.
Ep. 155 Louis Cosce DWCS 14.08.2020 19:50
*Strong Language* Louis "The Monster" Cosce (6-0 MMA) is the main event fight of week three of DWCS and gives his thoughts on his MMA career so far, training for the fight and fight night.
Ep. 154 Orion Cosce DWCS 12.08.2020 30:01
*Strong Language* Orion "Galaxy" Cosce (6-0 MMA) chats with MMAfancast a week before his DWCS fight. Orion gives insight into his fighting career to this point, his plans for his next fight and his plans for his MMA future. Both Orion and his brother Louis fight on week 3 of DWCS.
Ep. 153 Jeromy Mitchell 10.08.2020 25:21
Jeromy "The Adonis" Mitchell returns to the show to discuss his upcoming bantamweight title fight for Valor Fights at Valor Fighting Challenge 73 on September 12th. Jeromy shares how COVID-19 his impacted his fighting and training and what led him to drop to 135lbs.
Ep. 152 Sean "Shorty Rock" Santella 07.07.2020 45:36
Tapology's #1 in the nation 125lb fighter Sean Santella comes on the show to talk his big announcement of being in the Brave CF 8 man flyweight tournament.
Ep. 151 Jonathan Pearce 28.06.2020 28:02
UFC fighter Jonathan Pearce talks his recent pro grappling win, training during COVID-19, recovery from surgery and future UFC matchups.
Ep. 150 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3 Ryan Middleton 09.03.2020 1:13:47
247 Fighting Championships owner Ryan Middleton talks the action packed Brawl in the Burgh 3 event this Saturday March 14th.
Ep. 149 Chris Huselton, 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3 01.03.2020 17:38
Chris Huselton looks to stay unbeaten come March 14th.
Ep. 148 Edwin Vera, 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3 01.03.2020 19:41
Listen to Edwin share about the influence of his Bellator MMA fighter brother on him getting started in MMA, his 2 wins so far and how much he has improved between his last fight and the one on March 14th.
Ep. 147 Justin Pippens, 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3 29.02.2020 14:36
Justin Pippens is ready for his MMA debut!
Ep. 146 Jeromy Mitchell, 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3 29.02.2020 42:57
Undefeated Jeromy Mitchell looks to snap the red hot Fadi Shuman who is on a three fight win streak when they fight March 14th.
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