247 combat sports podcast by Ryan Middleton

Sunny Days Arena opened its doors with 247 MMA at the Venue Saturday, Aug. 9 –– and what a night it was for the Pittsburgh combat sports community.

Two of Ohio's top amateur flyweights join the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, as Kyle O'Hare and Tommy Devito break down their upcoming scrap at 247 MMA at the Venue on Saturday, Aug. 9.

Championship Wrestling Association (CWA) joins the 247 Combat Sports Podcast to discuss its upcoming event, Showcase IV, and so much more. If you're into wrestling, you're into this. Trust us.

The 247 Fighting Championships crew is back with a mega podcast featuring PFL superstar Dalton Rosta, a piece of news that will change the landscape of Pittsburgh combat sports, and a 247 MMA at the Venue breakdown.

Jason "Mayhem" Miller is a legendary figure in the world of MMA. From the UFC Octagon to the incredible MTV show "Bully Beatdown," Mayhem's forged a career like few others. And now he joins the 247 Combat Sports Podcast to talk all about it.

Brawl in the Burgh 28 brought the excitement to cfsBank Event Center in more ways than one –– many more. The 247 Fighting Championships crew hops on the podcast Friday, May 2, at 2 PM to break it down from all angles (and yes, they're gonna talk about that crazy thing that happened).

Ed Soares is a legendary figure in the world of MMA. Whether managing greats such as Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida or founding and operating top-level promotions such as Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA), Soares gets things done –– and he gets them done at the highest level possible. Now, Soares joins the 247 Combat Sports Podcast to discuss his history in the sport, to break down his upcoming LFA 210 fight card, and more.

Pittsburgh star MMA fighter Justin "The General" Patton is back in action Saturday, April 26, at 247 Fighting Championships: Brawl in the Burgh 28 to take on dangerous 21-fight veteran Chuka Willis. Ahead of that massive showdown, Patton crashes the 247 Live Studio for a podcast.

Strip District Meats and 247 Fighting Championships take their iconic Meat Bucks to the next level for 2025. Tune in to learn more about the new, upgraded prize and to see which fighter is taking home the meat!

Stout PGH's TJ Sloan pursues his MMA fighting career like he has nothing to lose –– and that's because he doesn't. He's already experienced death, so what's a fistfight in a cage? He breaks down his insane journey on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast.

Fans of combat sports in Pennsylvania know the name Chip Snider –– and they know the incredible impact he's had on the sport and its athletes here. Learn more about the man in the middle of the action on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast.

247 Fighting Championships staff previews Brawl in the Burgh 27 on March 15 and makes unique predictions for this high-octane MMA fight card.

247 Fighting Championships shares big news for March and April Brawl in the Burgh MMA Fighting Events on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast. 

247 Fighting Championships professional champ-champ Ethan Goss takes over the 247 Studio to discuss his fighting career –– and where he goes from here.

The results are in, and we're handing out awards across several categories for the 2024 247 Awards Show. Who impressed most inside –– and outside –– the 247 Fighting Championships cage last year? We're about to find out.

Brawl in the Burgh 27 is coming March 15 –– and it is HUGE! The 247 Fighting Championships crew discusses that card, the upcoming 247 Awards on Monday, Feb. 17, and more on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast.

What just happened with 247 Fighting Championships at Brawl in the Burgh 26? We're gonna answer that question and many more on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast.

The 247 Fighting Championships crew unveils its new podcast studio inside Sunny Days Arena, previews Brawl in the Burgh 26, and makes some special announcements.

Strip District Meats is about to make one Brawl in the Burgh 25 competitor's freezer and belly very, very happy. Tune in to hear who's stocking up on the best meat in tahn. That's not all –– the 247 Fighting Championships crew makes a special announcement too. You're gonna wanna be there.

They hold two professional titles apiece –– and they throw down this Saturday, Dec. 21, in the main event of Brawl in the Burgh 25. Ethan Goss and Chris Rollins join the 247 Combat Sports Podcast to lay it down.

He's one of the most exciting fighters in Pittsburgh -– and he has a tough test in front of him Saturday, Dec. 21, at Brawl in the Burgh 25 against Stout PGH's Max Jarrell. Meet Drew 'The Lunatic' Landefeld.

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.

Strip District Meats is back in the 247 Studio to hand out Meat Bucks to one Brawl in the Burgh 24 competitor. Who got 'em this time?!

** WARNING: This podcast contains content that may be disturbing and/or inappropriate for some viewers, including descriptions of sexual assault, manipulation, and graphic scenes. Amateur MMA standout Karli Jo Thomas opens up on her past, revealing a disturbing and heartbreaking story in the process. In true Karli Jo fashion, though, she tells the story with a positive twist, keeping perspective of the good she is now able to do for others and for herself.

247 Fighting Championships changed venues at the last minute for Brawl in the Burgh 24. And the show almost never happened. So what went down? The crew explains.

Go Green Windows & Construction's Russ Green supports local MMA like few others. Now, he joins the 247 Combat Sports Podcast to talk all about his love of the sport and more –– like buoyant babies and cigarettes. You know, normal stuff!

Brawl in the Burgh 23 featured some highlights that'll live on 247 Fighting Championships highlight reels for years to come –– but whose performance was the best? Strip District Meats is back to reward one hungry fighter.

The 247 Fighting Championships crew reveals some fights they lost along the way, celebrates the fighters' performances, and more.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Who's stocking up with Strip District Meats goodness for their performance inside the 247 Fighting Championships cage? We find out on the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast.

It's almost here... Brawl in the Burgh 21.5. Brawl in the Burgh 22. Same day. Same place. You gotta be there, and the 247 FC crew is live in studio to explain why.

Taking place Saturday, June 29, at noon inside the Monroeville Convention Center, this card features something for everyone –– amateur Muay Thai, amateur MMA, and pro MMA –– all under the same roof and in the same cage. 

And on the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, we hear from three of them.

It might sound like hyperbole... but listen to the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast and let us know:

One of Pittsburgh's premier DJs, DJ Cake provides the vibe for almost any event you can imagine –– including 247 FC fights!

And now he's here, live in-studio, to talk about it all on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast.

The legendary Pittsburgh butcher shop is about to make one BitB21 fighter's day –– and Strip District Meats GM Brad Bengele joins 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek to get down to business.

Sprawl in the Burgh 3 and Brawl in the Burgh 21 delivered both at a high level –– and fans inside the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows were in for a treat from start to finish.

And they crash the 247 Studio to talk all about it.

This submission-only grappling event takes over the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Event Center Friday, April 19 –– and you're not going to want to miss it.

And he prefers it that way.

We already announced three high-profile and can't-miss professional fights for the April 20 MMA show inside the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington, PA:

We already announced three high-profile and can't-miss professional fights for the April 20 MMA show inside the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington, PA:

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.

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.

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. 

And that's largely due to the experience, influence, and knowledge of owner/professor Danillo Villefort. 

And for good reason.

We're cutting right to the chase with this one. The votes are in, and the winners are selected.

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.

We're not even going to set the table for this one. Just watch the podcast.

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.

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.

And we mean that in the best possible way.

...both inside and outside the cage.

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.

They'll smile. Or laugh. Or say something nice.

It's not in his DNA.

Their manager, Yinzer Boxing's Chris Williams, is a bit of a legend himself.

And we mean that in the best possible way. 

That fighter is about to be a happy, happy eater. Wagyu beef. Exotic game. Beast burgers. Fresh chicken and pork. Elite jerky. 

But they weren't perfect.

And it's going to rule. That's a fact.

This episode brings the heat, ladies and gentlemen.

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.

And it's a big one.

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 the Mat Factory Wrestling Club product thinks big.

And arguably nobody rocks the black and gold better.

One-hundred. 

It's a valid question. 

There's no doubt about it: Brawl in the Burgh 17 featured several bonus-worthy performances. But somebody's gotta win.

Big time.

From lightsaber battles to Disney soap to Ethan Goss' recent training habits, the Gorilla House products could not be stopped.

Those aren't just our words, either.

MMA is a brutal game, and there's no survival without consistency.

Never has. 

And he's facing a UFC legend Friday, July 14, at Sprawl in the Burgh.

The Stout PGH fighters and roommates will be busy Saturday, July 15, at 247 Fighting Championships: Brawl in the Burgh 17.

At all.

The Mat Factory Wrestling Club black belt is a force on the mats, and now he has a chance to add another scalp to his mantel Friday, July 14, at Sprawl in the Burgh.

Yeah. We shall. 

Cutting weight sucks –– but it sucks less with Immortal Diet Optimization's Eddie Rovnak in your corner. This podcast explains why.

That's... kind of a big deal. 

The Gorilla House Gym product rattled off his fifth straight win and second straight title defense for 247 Fighting Championships at Brawl in the Burgh 16 –– and it took him less than a round to do it. 

Saturday, April 15, Brawl in the Burgh took over the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Event Center, bringing a sold-out crowd to Washington, PA, for 16 hot-fire MMA fights. 

The Michigan-based fighter strolls into Brawl in the Burgh 16 Saturday, April 15, at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Event Center on a three-fight winning streak –– all via finish –– and now he wants Ethan Goss' pro featherweight title.

The 1-0 Indio Dojo fighter makes his return to the cage to take on Hunter Niswender (2-0) Saturday, April 15, at Brawl in the Burgh 16 inside the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Event Center.

And he joins the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast to explain exactly why.

Now, we always put a serious amount of time and effort into our shows. We're proud of the event we produce on fight night.

Recently, Hunter had Culver Karate Club's James Stevenson in the 247 Studio for an episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast.

One half of 247 Fighting Championships' fight-night photography team (the great Chris Bermudo being the other half), Luc captures every moment inside and outside the cage (view fight photos here!). 

First came the general challenges of a startup.