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247 Combat Sports PodcastE165: Lunch Time Shenanigans with Ryan and Hunter247 Fighting Championships shares big news for March and April Brawl in the Burgh MMA Fighting Events on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast.
2025-03-2354 min
Go Coach Yourself!The Power of Habits with Paul MiddletonJoin Vic and Ryan for a special episode of Go Coach Yourself!—because this time, they’re not alone! They’re welcoming their first-ever guest, Paul Middleton from 1st90, for a deep dive into intentional living. Paul breaks down how small, consistent habits shape both his personal and professional life, leading to big wins over time.This episode also marks a new chapter for Go Coach Yourself! in 2025, with exciting plans to bring in more expert voices on know and be who you are, meaningful connections, and intentional living. Paul shares his journey, offering practical insigh...2025-02-2643 min
Airdrie InsideRyan Middleton: EMS Services and Civic ActivismIn this week’s episode, Chris sits down with paramedic and advocate, Ryan Middleton. As a local to Airdrie, Ryan was concerned by the ambulance response times and felt moved to advocate for better for our city. By using freedom of information requests, Ryan was able to raise awareness and show how everyday Albertans were struggling to secure ambulances when they needed them the most. Ryan’s advocacy could have come at incredible cost, and caused him to face possible suspension and discipline. Yet Ryan still spoke up and shone a light on something we all take f...2025-02-1439 min247 Combat Sports PodcastE136: Here's Why You Need to Be in Monroeville on June 29247 Fighting Championships hosts the biggest day in Pittsburgh combat sports history on June 29.
It might sound like hyperbole... but listen to the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast and let us know:
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Hunter and Ryan break down exactly what makes this one-two punch of Brawl in the Burgh 21.5 and Brawl in the Burgh 22 so special. We think you're gonna like this one.
Enjoy the show.
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Table Talk: Fostering Growth & Success in ChiropracticEpidsode #8: Behind the scenes of Aligned Chiro Orange: Navigating the depths of growth in practice, partnership + the profession with Dr Ryan HislopDr. Ryan Hislop and Jesse delve into the journey of building a successful chiropractic practice, from their early days in Mudgee to the challenges and triumphs of launching a new clinic in Orange. Through partnership, collaboration, and strategic decision-making, they navigated obstacles, overcame challenges, and learned valuable lessons along the way. Their story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of learning from experience to achieve success in the field of chiropractic care. From practice development to maintaining momentum for growth.
They emphasise the importance of trust, strategic marketing, and building a stellar team, as...2024-05-0640 min247 Combat Sports PodcastE132: April '24 Sprawl & Brawl Recap PodcastGrappling + MMA = one perfect weekend for a combat sports fan.
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.
On the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships owner Ryan Middleton and general manager Hunter Homistek break down all the action inside and outside the cage.
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Enjoy the show.
2024-04-261h 25247 Combat Sports PodcastE130: Want Some More Sprawl in the Burgh 3 Announcements?Sprawl in the Burgh 3: Cage Grappling keeps getting more and more stacked...
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.
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The best Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners in Western PA and beyond are ready to put on a show, and this lineup promises stacked action from start to finish.
On the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships owner Ryan Middleton and general manager Hunter Homistek reveal four more fresh matchups for Sprawl in the Burgh 3.
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Broadly Relevant4: Find my Friends, Kate Middleton’s Brilliant Plan, and a Life Hack for Free Uber RidesThis week we’ve got social media on our mind, as we chat about the TikTok ban, and possible ways of using social media to be closer to our friends. Simran dives deep into the latest Kate Middleton rumours, while Ryan updates us on the state of sport in Australia. JoJo Siwa has released new music too, which the gang have to review. Plus, Simran shares a pro life hack to get unlimited free Uber rides. Let us know if it works for you 💋 💖 We hope you love Episode 4 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay...2024-03-2026 min
BlueCollar.CEOHow AI Can Help You Target Better Leads With Masami Middleton and Jason TatumBlueCollar.CEO –Masami Middleton and Jason Tatum work with CallRail, an intelligence platform designed to help businesses track the effectiveness of marketing strategies on lead conversions. Masami is an experienced marketing executive and strategy consultant who has helped market companies ranging from $10 million to $7 billion in revenue. She is passionate about helping B2B organizations build high-performing marketing teams and increase revenue. Jason is the VP of Product at CallRail. He specializes in introducing new products to the market and enabling cross-functional teams to deliver value to their customers. Jason’s professional experience includes nonpr...2024-03-1231 min247 Combat Sports PodcastE117: Huge Meat Bucks Twist! Brawl in the Burgh 19 EditionHow 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 battles. It featured knockouts. It featured comebacks.
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So how could they possibly choose just one?
Well, they figured it out –– with a little help from 247 Fighting Championships owner/promoter Ryan Middleton.
2024-01-031h 22247 Combat Sports PodcastE103: Breaking Fights, Big Announcements from 247 FCAttention, 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 Oct. 20's Sprawl in the Burgh 2 to Oct. 21's Brawl in the Burgh 18 and beyond, the 247 Fighting Championships crew had some serious announcements to make.
New fights. New plans. New... apps? Oh yes.
It's all under development, and...2023-08-311h 39247 Combat Sports PodcastE89: Chris Dempsey Talks Sprawl in the Burgh, Steroids & MoreChris Dempsey wants your neck.
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.
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But that won't be easy. At all.
Dempsey faces Adamas Jiu Jitsu stud Brad Schneider in a 10-minute, 195-pound submission-only showdown. He's just a little more hyped about the occasion, too.
Tap into the show now to hear his thoughts on this matchup and the future of submission grappling as a whole. Oh, there's some...2023-06-061h 18247 Combat Sports PodcastWe Need to Talk About Brawl in the Burgh 16Brawl in the Burgh 16 is bananas.
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.
But Brawl in the Burgh 16 is just different.
Recently Ryan and Hunter hopped into the 247 Studio to explain in detail.
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Sure, it's available on any computer or phone, but you can also watch via the 247 Live app on Roku, Apple TV, and iOS.
We recommend the apps. And we also recommend you snag your tickets to April 15's Brawl in the B...2023-03-2556 min247 Combat Sports PodcastThe INSANE Beginnings of 247 Fighting Championships247 Fighting Championships almost didn't make it.
First came the general challenges of a startup.
Then came some haters.
Then came COVID.
Then came COVID –– again.
It was insane. And 247 Fighting Championships as you know it today almost didn't last.
On the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, 247 FC Owner Ryan Middleton joins GM Hunter Homistek to break it all down.
They don't hold back.
Enjoy the show on 247 Live.
Sure, it's available on any computer or phone, but you can also watch via the 247 Live...2023-02-251h 52247 Combat Sports PodcastRyan, Hunter Share HUGE Brawl in the Burgh 16 UpdateBrawl in the Burgh 16 is NUTS!
And we mean that in the best possible way.
Ethan Goss defends his 247 FC pro featherweight title vs. Calvin "Hero" Harbaugh in the main event. Two stud collegiate wrestlers (who both happen to be 1-0 in MMA as well) collide, as Stout PGH's James Lledo takes on Indio Dojo's Ken Burrs.
That's a fraction of the fun going down Saturday, April 15, at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows.
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Ryan and Hunter reveal EVERY local fighter currently signed to fight during this full show now on 247 Live!
Sure...2023-02-0347 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastChaka Worthy:No-Nonsense & Ready to RollChaka Worthy is back.
The longtime Pittsburgh MMA standout returns to his hometown in the main event of Brawl in the Burgh 15 Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Monroeville Convention Center.
And what a matchup Worthy faces on fight night.
Michigan's Calvin Harbaugh, fresh off two straight dominant victories, wants to spoil Worthy's return to the Steel City.
Worthy wants to send him packing in tears.
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He breaks down this fight, his background, the current Pittsburgh MMA scene, and much more with 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek and owner Ryan Middleton on...2022-12-0641 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastMiguel Francisco BitB15 FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT!Miguel Francisco has an announcement to make.
The 3-2 amateur MMA competitor is set to step back into the cage Dec. 17 at Brawl in the Burgh 15 inside the Monroeville Convention Center.
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That's awesome on its own.
...but things get even sweeter once you hear who will stand across the cage from him on fight night.
Francisco joins 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek and Owner Ryan Middleton in studio to break the good news.
Watch the full video right here on 247 Live or listen below.
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247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: Brawl in the Burgh 14 Post-Fight ShowBrawl 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.
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247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: Hunter & Ryan Are HYPED for BitB14Brawl 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 amat...2022-10-1944 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: BitB13 Wrap-Up PLUS BitB14 Fight AnnouncementBrawl 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 f...2022-10-041h 06247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: Khama Worthy Goes Full Khama LIVE In StudioKhama 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...2022-09-292h 15
247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: Isaac Greeley Flat-Out DESERVES ThisNobody 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 cr...2022-09-2856 min
The Breakdown With Nate PikeThe Breakdown - Episode 4.38 - Ryan Middleton and the data behind the EMS CrisisThe EMS Crisis in Alberta has been making the news for quite some time now, with news outlets reporting stories of extremely long times for ambulances to arrive at an emergency, or even worse, increasing stories about no ambulances being available.
To get a better understanding of what’s going on, we sat down for a conversation with citizen FOIPer and Paramedic Ryan Middleton! Ryan has been FOIPing EMS data for a while now, and using this publicly available data, he is able to help us understand just how serious the current situation is in EMS and what that means fo...2022-09-0148 min
Outbound Sales No Fluff - The PodcastUNWAVERING! With The Cold Calling Cowboy, Justin MiddletonCold calling cowboy Justin Middleton is back on the line as he calls Mike to introduce PRL. Mike is just a startup and said that they are more of an inbound and would be scaling not earlier than next year. Things may seem to be over in this call until Justin started handling it like a true cowboy. Watch out for how he handles the objection in this latest episode of Outbound Sales No Fluff.Episode Highlights:Mike is a startup and still growingWill be scaling by next yearThe cowboy handles the objectionConnect with...2022-07-2107 minOutbound Sales No Fluff - The PodcastIT’S COWBOY TIME: Setting Up A Meeting With A Busy Guy With The Cold Calling Cowboy, Justin MiddletonIt’s another interesting day with the PRL guys. Today is The cold calling cowboy, Justin Middleton’s turn.Justin calls Brett, who seems to be a very guy, and gave the usual introduction for PRL. After a back and forth between the two on what’s the best day and time to call, Justin closed this call with a successful schedule like a true cowboy.Episode Highlights:Calling in to the busy guyJustin discussing the best time to callJustin locking in the scheduleConnect with Ryan and follow him with the links below...2022-07-1404 minOutbound Sales No Fluff - The PodcastPLOT TWIST! Cold Call About PRL Turned Into A YouTube Invite With Justin MiddletonJustin Middleton is on in this latest episode of Outbound Sales No Fluff. In this episode, we will be reviewing Justin’s call to Stuart, where he gives an introduction to Phone Ready Leads and set up an appointment for a meeting, which leads to an unexpected turn of events. Justin successfully set a schedule with Stu and to his surprise, was asked a favor that you don’t get every day. So tune in and find out what this expected holds.Connect with Ryan and follow him with the links below:LinkedIn: https...2022-07-0706 min247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: Devon Lozej ’Coming Here to Hurt’ Justin Patton at Brawl in the Burgh 11Devon 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...2022-03-2540 min247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: Justin Patton is Always Ready –– and He’s Just Getting StartedJustin 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...2022-03-0431 min247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: BitB10 FULL BREAKDOWN & DiscussionBrawl 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 th...2022-01-291h 17247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: BitB10 Ticket Giveaway + Novice Amateur Breakdownant 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: "N...2022-01-221h 19247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: Syd Ross HYPED for #BitB10 Title FightSyd 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 legen...2022-01-0153 min247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: The Best 247 FC Moments from 2021Let'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...2021-12-241h 17247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: Khama Worthy RETURNS at Brawl in the Burgh 10Khama 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.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
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...2021-12-1856 min247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: How Cody Sabol’s Path to Painting Success Mirrors Fighter’s JourneyAnd 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:
Cody loves Pittsburgh
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 i...2021-11-1952 min247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: BitB10 Tickets on Sale NOW ... Plus Fight AnnouncementsBrawl in the Burgh 10 tickets are here!
247 Fighting Championships takes over the GreenTree SportsPlex Saturday, Dec. 4 with its biggest event EVER.
Recently, 247 FC Owner Ryan Middleton joined General Manager Hunter Homistek to discuss Brawl in the Burgh 10 (BitB10) and to announce a few more fights going down at the year-end event.
The two spoke as tickets went on sale –– and all the VIP tables sold out mid-podcast.
There's no doubt this event –– headlined by Pittsburgh boxing superstar Bill Hutchinson –– is going to rule, and the demand for tickets is ultra-high as a result.
Get yours...2021-11-091h 11247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: What Happened to Dalton Macri’s Opponent?So Why Didn't Dalton Macri fight at Brawl in the Burgh 9?
We know you want to know.
So we're going to tell you.
With Brawl in the Burgh 9 now in the rearview mirror, Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast host and 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek speaks with 247FC Owner Ryan Middleton, analyzing everything that went down Saturday evening in Monroeville.
While nine out of 10 scheduled bouts took place without issue, one glaring omission lingered at the event: Dalton Macri vs. Michaelangelo Turner.
Macri, a former PA state champion wrestler at Canon-McMillan...2021-10-261h 35247 Combat Sports PodcastPodcast: HUGE AnnouncementBrawl in the Burgh 9 Preview Show –– Plus a MASSIVE Announcement
Oh yes. This one's big, friends.
With Brawl in the Burgh 9 just around the corner this Saturday, Oct. 23, in Monroeville, the 247 Fighting Championships crew cut a special-edition podcast. Host and 247FC General Manager Hunter Homistek brought in the big guns, as Owner Ryan Middleton and Matchmaker Jim Mooney join the show.
The trio breaks down the Brawl in the Burgh 9 fight card in full, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at fight week and the various elements that go into making a fight card come to life...2021-10-221h 01
Escaping The Ordinary Podcast[EP31] Van Middleton, What will the industry look like after COVID?Today we’ve got Van Middleton on the show. Van is known for his creative photography style, mixing a balance between photojournalism and portraiture. We chat about how he’s found his style and how he sees the wedding industry pivoting after COVID.Get to know Van Middleton (Website Copy)Where do I begin?First and foremost, I’m a father, husband, brother & son. My world revolves around my little girls and my wife.I’m a curious and restless person. When I was younger I wanted to be a writer; I wrote...2021-09-1248 min
Get It Done Podcast16 Get It Done Podcast (Jimi Interviews Sarah Middleton)Jimi sits down with Sarah Middleton, President of Sales, Development & Recruiting at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. They go below the surface to hear Sarah's story, how she became successful, what she learned along the way, and finally some tips for the listeners. A value-packed episode. you do not want to miss. Enjoy!
Connect with Jimi linktr.ee/Jimi_Ryan
Connect with Sarah at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmiddletonfairway/ or email her at smiddleton@fairwaymc.com
TeamGetItDone.com
Subscribe today and tell a friend!2021-01-081h 10
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 162 Jared Vanderaa DWCSJared 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*
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247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 161 DWCS Al Matavao
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.
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247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 160 Jimmy "the Brick" Flick DWCSJimmy (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.
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247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 159 John De JesusJohn "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.
2020-08-2629 min247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 158 Orion "Galaxy" CosceOrion "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*
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247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 157 Kyron Bowen DWCSKyron "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.
2020-08-1927 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 156 Jacob LowryJacob 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.
2020-08-1831 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 155 Louis Cosce DWCS*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.
2020-08-1419 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 154 Orion Cosce DWCS*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.
2020-08-1230 min247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 153 Jeromy MitchellJeromy "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.
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247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 152 Sean "Shorty Rock" SantellaTapology'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.
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247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 151 Jonathan PearceUFC fighter Jonathan Pearce talks his recent pro grappling win, training during COVID-19, recovery from surgery and future UFC matchups.
2020-06-2828 min
Bookshelf RadioThe Obstacle is The Way by Ryan Holiday | Entire Book Review in 30 Minutes | by Steve Middleton Jnr“The Obstacle is The Way” by Ryan Holiday explains the ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism and how to use every obstacles to improve yourself, instead of getting in your way. Tune in to get all the knowledge from the book in less than 30 minutes! Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Y79KFp-xAFM Amazon UK Link: https://amzn.to/3dbdUtg Amazon US Link: https://amzn.to/3fdq1HZ Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevemidjnr Ryan Holiday draws from Meditations, Aurelius, and the philosoph...2020-05-1600 min
The LiveUltra Show#5 Leo Ryan on Mastering Breathing For Optimal Health & PerformanceLeo Ryan is a Health Performance and Breathing Specialist. He is the founder of Innate-Strength.com and has studied athletic training, health, and breathing since he healed himself from asthma in 2004. After graduating with an MSc from University College Dublin, he continued to educate himself throughout his professional career in Ireland and internationally. He has attained multiple diplomas and certificates from many elute personal training establishments, physical therapy and breathing schools including the Buteyko Method, Wim Hof Instructor & The Oxygen Advantage Master Instructor certification all geared towards optimizing human performance through breathing. Leo’s love and experience for health and physic...2020-03-231h 08
The LiveUltra Show#5 Leo Ryan on Mastering Breathing For Optimal Health & PerformanceLeo Ryan is a Health Performance and Breathing Specialist. He is the founder of Innate-Strength.com and has studied athletic training, health, and breathing since he healed himself from asthma in 2004. After graduating with an MSc from University College Dublin, he continued to educate himself throughout his professional career in Ireland and internationally. He has attained multiple diplomas and certificates from many elute personal training establishments, physical therapy and breathing schools including the Buteyko Method, Wim Hof Instructor & The Oxygen Advantage Master Instructor certification all geared towards optimizing human performance through breathing. Leo’s love and experience for health and physic...2020-03-231h 08247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 150 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3 Ryan Middleton247 Fighting Championships owner Ryan Middleton talks the action packed Brawl in the Burgh 3 event this Saturday March 14th.
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247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 149 Chris Huselton, 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3Chris Huselton looks to stay unbeaten come March 14th.
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247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 148 Edwin Vera, 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3Listen 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.
2020-03-0219 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 147 Justin Pippens, 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3Justin Pippens is ready for his MMA debut!
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247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 146 Jeromy Mitchell, 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3Undefeated Jeromy Mitchell looks to snap the red hot Fadi Shuman who is on a three fight win streak when they fight March 14th.
2020-02-2942 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 145 Sydney Ross, 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3This is going to be a battle between a demon and a shark! Listen to Sydney "the Blonde Demon" Ross give her thoughts on her most recent fight, the opponents she accepts and her plans for March 14th.
2020-02-2929 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 144 Cam Allgeier, 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3Undefeated amateur MMA fighter Cam Allgeier shares about his training, mindset and expectations of his upcoming fight on March 14th.
2020-02-2720 min247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 143 Fadi Shuman, 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3Fadi Shuman (3-1) talks about his upcoming fight against Jeromy Mitchell (2-0) on March 14th at Brawl in the Burgh 3 for 247 Fighting Championships.
2020-02-2622 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 142 Andre Petroski AOW Middleweight ChampAOW Pro Middleweight Andre Petroski talks his recent title defense.
2020-02-2420 min247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 141 Dylan Harnish, 247 FC Brawl in the Burgh 3Dylan Harnish (2-0) talks about his upcoming fight for 247 FC on March 14th at Printscape Arena.
2020-02-2432 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 140 John De Jesus, 247 FC Title Defense"We go out there, we do our thing ....... and it just elevates our team." Lots to gather from that one simple statement. When you watch an mma event, most viewers just take in the spectacle of a one on one fight. Behind the scenes, though, there's so much more than the two fighters inside the cage and John De Jesus is proof that success is not done alone. Coming off 2 consecutive KO/TKO victories, MMA FanCast caught up with the 247 Fighting Championships featherweight champ to talk about what's next. De Jesus, who trains at The Academy: Martial Arts and F...2020-02-1015 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 139 Enter Sandman and Thomas PowellHappy New Year (a little late, but we got it in there) to all you mma fans. We took a break over the holidays and are ready to bring you more of the behind-the-scenes stories you love about the mma world. The MMA FanCast locomotive was tuned up, inside and out, during the break and she sparkled down the tracks as Jim and Luke headed across PA to chat with Thomas Powell. Not a long trip and certainly not a "sleepy" one either. But that didn't keep us from meeting The Sandman, as Powell is known inside the mma...2020-01-1148 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 138 John de Jesus, Featherweight Champion, Brawl in the Burgh 2"I'm going for that number one spot and that's where I belong." Confidence is not lacking in John de Jesus. He says everything is coming together and now is his time to shine. MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke sat down with the newest 247 Fighting Championships title holder to get some after action review of his title fight at Brawl in the Burgh 2. De Jesus secured the belt with a finish midway through the 2nd round. His latest victory moved the featherweight champ to (7-3) in his last 10 bouts and it's the second 247 Fighting Championships title, this year, brought home...2019-11-2221 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 137 Chase Boyde, 247 Fighting Championships, Brawl in the Burgh 2Respect is sometimes difficult to receive or giveaway. Loosely, it means having a high regard for one's abilities, actions or achievements. When you give it, chances are, that person is on the receiving end of it, as well. MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke took a short trip this time, traveling to Monaca, PA, home of Armezzani Jiu Jitsu Academy, to talk with Chase Boyde, who understands what respect is. Boyde will be fighting for the inaugural 247 Fighting Championships Amateur Welterweight belt at Brawl in the Burgh 2, stepping into the cage with a 4-0 record. He's very aware the opponent...2019-11-1329 min
Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley | A Podcast for Heart Centred LeadersInterview Sessions Ep 61 with Chris MiddletonEp 61 of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions was with Senior Leader, life coach and military veteran Chris Middleton
Chris shared his story and the things this man has had to overcome in his life so far is nothing short of inspiring.
A story of such pain and loss, purpose, meaning and giving back.
The man has a huge degree of humility and recognised the various people he had in his corner that helped him become the man he is today, showing the importance of who you have around you really matters.2019-11-1233 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 136 Trenton Zdarko, 247 Fighting Championships, Brawl in the Burgh 2247 Fighting Championships latest event, Brawl in the Burgh 2, features nearly a dozen Western PA fighters on the November 16th card. Trenton Zdarko, who trains at The Mat Factory, is one of them. MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke talked with Zdarko about his upcoming battle, where he will be entering the cage as a professional for the 2nd time. Zdarko finished his amateur career with a record of 5-2 and won his pro debut, as well. All but one of his wins have come by way of stoppage in the 1st round. It's part of his game plan to get...2019-11-1122 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 135 Yuri Villefort, 247 Fighting Championships, Brawl in the Burgh 2November 16th marks the third event for 247 Fighting Championships when Brawl in the Burgh 2 takes place at Printscape Arena in Canonsburg, PA. A dozen fighters from the Western Pennsylvania area will be on the card, supported by plenty of friends and family. Much of that support is from the mma community, where fighters will tell you the bond they develop with training partners, coaches and team mates is as strong as a family bond. One of the fighters making the trip in, from Florida, for his bout is Yuri Villefort, But MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke would caution you...2019-11-1014 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 134 Ethan Goss, 247 Fighting Championships Title BoutIt's that time of the year again. The hustle and bustle of the holiday seasons, spending time with family and friends and eating way too much. For Ethan Goss, the hustle and bustle never ends. Punch the time clock in and out, head to the gym and hone the skills. Repeat 5 to 6 times a week and you get the life of a regional circuit mma fighter. MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke headed down the tracks to Altoona to catch up with Goss, who fights for 247 Fighting Championships Brawl in the Burgh 2 on November 16th. For The Wolverine, it will...2019-11-0635 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 133 The Green Corner and Miles LeeTrain, train, train. There's The Green Corner train that travels all over to cart MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke to each podcast destination. And then there's what Miles Lee does .... the constant training, honing skills, building up cardio and teammates. The CFFC Amateur Middleweight Champ didn't just happen into the belt. Sweat, discipline, patience and persistence with his training did. And then some. The MMA FanCast team met up with Miles in Philadelphia to talk about his most recent bout and the road he took to get the title shot. Plenty of evidence is on display for what that...2019-10-0828 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 132 The Green Corner and Adrian GarciaRoad trips. We all take them. Some are short, some long, for some it's the journey .... and for others, it's the destination. MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke are always in it for both. Their most recent road trip on The Green Corner train, out of Pittsburgh, ended up in Miami ..... to meet up with Adrian Garcia, who fights in Pittsburgh on October 12th. Yeah, they could have waited, but we did tell you it's about the journey and the destination for these guys. Garcia is on a journey of his own, having recently signed a deal with First Round...2019-10-0820 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp. 131 The Green Corner and William TuckerThere's a 1st time for everything. Everyone knows that. But some firsts really stand out. Such as the 1st American flag ... sewn by Betsy Ross in 1777. That one's kind of a biggie. Another big one, told to us by our mothers ..... the 1st Mother's Day held in 1920. What took so long with that one!?!? The 1st hospital, 1751. The 1st 4th of July celebration, 1777. The 1st Museum, 1805. The 1st Zoo, 1874 ....... and on and on and on. You get the picture. All of these firsts occurred in The City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pretty good stuff. Philly's not done yet...2019-10-0327 min
ClassCast PodcastEpisode 006 -- US Army Sgt. Brandon MiddletonIn Episode 006 of the ClassCast podcast, host Ryan Tibbens speaks with his former student, US Army Sergeant Brandon Middleton, about how a school counselor influenced his post-high school plans, how tests play a big role in armed forces promotions, and about his experiences and plans in the army and beyond.Support the show2019-09-151h 07ClassCast PodcastClip 006.1 -- Sgt. Brandon Middleton -- Bad Counsel, Basketball, and EnlistingAfter taking a few weeks off to focus on the start of a new school year, the ClassCast podcast is back. Our most recent episode features our host, Ryan Tibbens, and one of his former students, US Army Sergeant Brandon Middleton. In this first clip, we hear Brandon discuss how a guidance counselor's "reality check" influenced his post-high school plans and his eventual enlistment in the US Army. Watch for the full episode release later this week! Support the show2019-09-1007 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp.130 Dana White's Contender Series, Red vs Blue and Tony Gravely"I'm not telling you it's going to be easy. I'm simply saying it'll be worth it." Almost anything good and worthwhile will take time and effort. It's the former that most people don't want to deal with. The latter isn't far behind either. Tony Gravely is about to come into something good. He has put in both the time and the effort and he understands it's not a given, but you better be a world-beater to stop him ...... and even then ........ MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke, along with Gravely, took another ride on the big Red vs Blue Corner...2019-08-1229 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp.129 Contender In Waiting, Hugh Pulley"It is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of high maturity, to rise to the level of self-criticism." -- Martin Luther King, Jr. There is no one harder on critique than yourself, but it's what you do with that evaluation that matters. Hugh Pulley has learned the values of examining himself and his fight game. Winning 2 of his last 3 bouts and signed to a 3-fight deal with Legacy Fighting Alliance, the payoff is evident but his goal is not complete. MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke spoke with the Gracie Tampa South fighter about his most recent fight, t...2019-08-1036 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp.128 Brawl In The Burgh and Khama WorthyAlmost all fighters are gunning for the one at the top, all eyes on the prize. But when you're at the top, for most, the view is different, as all eyes are now on you. You've become the prize, the trophy strapped to your waist. It can change a fighters prep or even their fight performance. For "The Deathstar" Khama Worthy, not so much. He says it's still just another fight. The stakes may be higher, a bigger crowd, more media attention, but in the end ..... it's still the same hours in the gym, sacrificing family time and still...2019-07-2538 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp.127 The Green Corner and Cheyenne HallBad medicine ...... Nobody wants it or ever really asks for it. So what's a person to do when it's right there in front of you? If you ask Cheyenne Hall, she's going to make sure that, if you're standing across the cage from her, you'll receive the right amount, plus a little more. The train keeps rolling from town to town and The Green Corner Series made a timely stop in Morgantown, West Virginia. MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke sat down with Cheyenne, who trains out of Ground Zero Fighting Systems in Morgantown, to talk about her upcoming fight...2019-07-2234 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp.111 247 FC Snapshot, Upcoming fights, Ryan MiddletonA lot of work goes on behind the scenes to put on a combat sports event. Fans file into the arena wanting to see their favorite fighter, most without a care or clue about what it takes to fold open a seat for them. They're ready to take in the action, all the while, the hustle and bustle is still happening back stage to get the show moving and running without a hitch. So, what's it like when you're still doing the daily grind and running a promotion "on the side" too? Well, MMA FanCast's Jim and Luke caught...2019-05-2025 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastEp.106 Ryan Middleton and 247 Fighting Championships, It's Showtime!MMA FanCast brings you a special 2-part interview with Ryan Middleton, owner of 247 Fighting Championships. Jim Mooney and Luke Payson get details from Middleton on what it takes to start a fight promotion from the ground up, long term goals for the regional scene and building relationships in the mma community. The inaugural event happens Saturday, April 6th at Printscape Arena in Canonsburg, PA.
2019-04-0434 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastE52 - UFC 219, Conor McGregor, Georges St-Pierre, Pinnacle FC16UFC 219, Conor McGregor, Georges St-Pierre, Pinnacle FC16
Today on MMA FanCast, we talk about Conor McGregor and his future inside the octagon and the combat sports arena. Ryan and Jim both give their thoughts on the side show antics and happenings regarding McGregor and what the future holds for him. You'll also here about UFC 219 and the biggest fight in the history of women's mma, a scheduled bout between Chris Cyborg and Holly Holm. Is it the biggest historically? If so, what are the things elevating it? You'll hear our early predictions for the fight and what each fighter...2017-12-1258 min
247 Combat Sports PodcastE48 - Bellator 186 Recap, Western PA Fighters RepresentBellator 186 recap - MMA Fancast reviews our time as credentialed media at Bellator 186. We discuss the fights as well as giving special attention to the fighters representing Pittsburgh and Western PA.
Preliminary Card:
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Fremd (1-0) vs. Ryan Parker (Pro Debut) - Bellator 186 recap
Round 1 – Here we go. Parker with an early flurry and Fremd gets the takedown. Fremd works for the guillotine and Parker works back to his feet. Parker ends on top of Fremd but Josh gets back up. Parker working him against the cage. Parker going for single leg but it’s stop...2017-11-071h 02
247 Combat Sports PodcastE47 - Bellator 186 Mike Wilkins Live Interview!Bellator 186 Mike Wilkins
Bellator MMA will be live in State College, PA this week and so will MMA Fancast! Friday night, November 3rd at the Bryce Jordan Center will feature Ryan Bader’s first light heavyweight title defense in what is sure to be an exciting fight against a very confident and game Linton Vassell. On today’s episode, we talk in depth with Iron City Mike Wilkins, the Pittsburgh product who gets a chance to show the world’s second largest mixed martial arts promotion what he can bring to the table.
Bellator 186 Mike Wi...2017-10-301h 01
247 Combat Sports PodcastE46 - Bellator 186 State College Dominic Mazzotta and Ethan GossBellator 186 State College - We are joined live with Bellator 186 fighters Dominic Mazzotta and Ethan Goss. Find out all kind of great stuff from these two warriors, including some WWE style promos that will have heads turning. Find out why Dominic Mazzotta would love to punch Conor McGregor in the face, how he would openly welcome a handicap match in the cage against Tom Brady and Bill Belicheck and so much more. Find out from Ethan Goss how he ended up on MMA, what it is like to work full time and train for professional MMA and hear his...2017-10-251h 14