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Podcast: Taylor Cahill Storms the Studio

Taylor Cahill isn’t exactly shy.

At all.

Recently, the undefeated Indio Dojo/the Shop fighter strolled into the 247 Studio for an episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast. Some gold ensued.

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Cahill returns to the cage June 23 at Unified MMA 51, where he takes on the 1-0 Mohamed Ado. But as you’ll hear throughout the podcast, Cahill has no plans to stop there. He’s looking far into the future –– and he sees greatness on the horizon.

Tap into the show to find out where this confidence comes from and so much more.

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Cutting weight sucks.

But it sucks a lot less with Immortal Diet Optimization’s Eddie Rovnak in your corner.

On the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships digs in with Eddie –– and this conversation goes everywhere.

From Immortal MMA founder Matt Brown’s insane longevity and power to Mark Coleman’s inhuman squeeze to local fighters such as Miguel Francisco and Lucas Seibert nailing their weight cuts with Eddie’s help, this podcast breaks down Rovnak’s work in full.

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P.S. Several of Eddie’s fighters compete on our July 15 event at the Monroeville Convention Center, Brawl in the Burgh 17, so get those tickets or order the live streams today.

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Let’s announce some fights for both Sprawl in the Burgh and Brawl in the Burgh 17, shall we?

Yeah. We shall.

On the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, the 247 Fighting Championships crew revealed a ton of matchups for our mid-July doubleheader.

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Enjoy the announcements, then get those tickets or order the live streams today.

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TUF 31: McGregor vs. Chandler Competitor Faces Pittsburgh Legend at Sprawl in the Burgh

Mando Gutierrez, a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter Season 31 featuring coaches Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, will face Pittsburgh legend Charlie Gathers Friday, July 14, at Sprawl in the Burgh inside the Monroeville Convention Center.

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Gutierrez (8-2 pro MMA) hails from Lansing, Mich., where he trains under the Murcielago MMA and Primed Combat banners. Most recently, Gutierrez defeated Tim Eschtruth in October of 2022 via first-round TKO at WXC 88.

Following that win, Gutierrez, who competes at bantamweight (135 pounds), accepted an invite to the UFC’s hit reality show, where he will compete as part of the highly anticipated McGregor vs. Chandler season.

The show debuts Tuesday, May 30, at 10 PM on ESPN+.

Ahead of the finale, however, Gutierrez will enter the 247 Fighting Championships cage –– to grapple.

And he has one heck of a test in front of him with Gathers.

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A purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu out of Eight Point Focus with 17 pro MMA fights to his name (9-8), Gathers has seen it all inside the cage. He’s all action, all the time, and if Gutierrez thinks he’s coming to Pittsburgh for a casual grappling matchup, he’s got another thing coming with Gathers.

I mean, Gathers’ nickname is “The Madman.” This is going to be an absolute dogfight, and fans will want to make sure they’re seated and ready for action when the lights go down inside the Monroeville Convention Center.

Making the moment even more special, Sprawl in the Burgh marks 247 Fighting Championships’ first-ever grappling super fights show.

The event features a stacked lineup of no-gi, submission-only matches taking place inside the 247 FC cage just one day before Brawl in the Burgh 17 on Saturday, July 15.

Sprawl in the Burgh is headlined by a high-profile matchup between top-ranked black belts PJ Barch (10th Planet) and Dante Leon (Adamas Jiu-Jitsu) at 170 pounds.

Stay tuned to our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and our website for more massive updates to the fight card.

Some of the area’s best black belts might have something to say soon…

Nino Bonaccorsi is a national champion wrestler.

That’s… kind of a big deal.

The bigger deal, though? Bonaccorsi’s perspective on it all.

We could explain here in the text, but trust us on this one: It’s better to just watch the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast to see it and hear it for yourself.

Bonacorsi shares an unusual point of view –– and a valuable lesson –– showcasing exactly the kind of thing that makes up the mind of a champion.

It’s a good ‘un.

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World-class black belts PJ Barch and Dante Leon will run it back Friday, July 14, at 247 Fighting Championships: Sprawl in the Burgh.

247 Fighting Championships, a combat sports promotion based in Pittsburgh, PA, will host its inaugural cage grappling super fights event Friday, July 14, inside the Monroeville Convention Center in Monroeville, PA.

The event, named “Sprawl in the Burgh,” features Barch (10th Planet Team) and Leon (Adamas Jiu-Jitsu) in the main event. The bout will take place at a weight of 170 pounds.

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“We’re coming off our 18th MMA show since we began in April of 2019, and we continue to grow in the Greater Pittsburgh region with each and every event,” 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek said. “The timing felt right to dive into the world of submission grappling, and we’re beyond excited to kick things off with Barch vs. Leon atop the Sprawl in the Burgh card.

“This isn’t just a big matchup for Pittsburgh. This a big matchup anywhere in the world.”

Barch and Leon faced each other twice in 2022, with Barch winning via decision in May at GrappleFest 12 and Leon winning via submission (armbar) at the 2022 ADCC World Championships in September.

Now, at Sprawl in the Burgh, both men will have a chance to settle the score in a 10-minute, submission-only, no-gi super fight inside the 247 Fighting Championships cage.

“These guys are as evenly matched as it gets,” 247 Fighting Championships owner Ryan Middleton said. “Besides being a match between two of the very best in the world in their weight class, it’s just a flat-out fun stylistic matchup. Skill for skill, these two stack up perfectly, as we’ve seen. It’s a promoter’s and a fan’s dream.”

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Sprawl in the Burgh will also feature some of Western Pennsylvania’s top black and brown belts during the main card as well as more novice belts during the undercard portion of the show.

“Our goal as a promotion has been the same since Day 1: Grow the combat sports community in Western Pennsylvania,” Homistek said. “There is such a rich history of grappling, wrestling, and boxing excellence in Pittsburgh, and Sprawl in the Burgh represents the next step toward cultivating, developing, and showcasing that talent on a larger scale.”

All matches aside from Barch vs. Leon will be six minutes and will utilize the same submission-only format. In the event that neither fighter secures a submission at the end of six minutes, the referee will declare a victor.

Tickets to Sprawl in the Burgh begin at $45 and can be purchased online at 247fighting.com.

The all-ages event is also available to purchase via PPV on 247 Fighting Championships’ exclusive streaming platform, 247 Live (stream247live.com on the web; 247 Live app for iOS, Roku, and Apple TV).

The PPV features an early-bird price of $19.99.

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The event will cost $29.99 the week of the show (beginning July 9, 2023). Viewers can also access the live Sprawl in the Burgh PPV and all of 247 Fighting Championships’ live events as well as all past events with an all-access annual subscription ($89.99/year).

For media opportunities, sponsorship opportunities, or general information, contact Hunter Homistek at hunter@247fighting.com.

Ethan Goss just keeps winning.

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.

Goss, now 31 years old and in his fighting prime, believes that win over Calvin Harbaugh means something greater.

It means he’s ready for the next step.

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And from our perspective? Yeah, it’s hard to disagree.

Goss sits atop the featherweight mountain regionally, and the pickings for him inside the 247 FC cage get slimmer by the day. It might be time for that Octagon to come calling.

We dig into that and so much more on this episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast.

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Strip District Meats just made a Brawl in the Burgh 16 competitor a very, very happy man.

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.

We saw crazy submissions. We saw wild knockouts. We saw an early Fight of the Year contender.

And everything in between…

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While that’s awesome, it also made Strip District Meats’ job extremely difficult. How can you choose just one fighter to receive the gift card after such an incredible night of action?

That was the task inside the 247 Studio, as Strip District Meats GM Brad Bengele joined the 247 Fighting Championships crew to break down the action and hand out some meat bucks.

Oh, and you already know there’s a twist. We gotta keep it fresh for yinz.

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Stout PGH’s James Lledo is 21 years old –– and he’s already more of a man than most.

In fighting, we oftentimes exaggerate the scope of somebody’s accomplishment. Close fights become “wars,” and back-and-forth scraps get labeled “instant classics” or “epic battles” almost immediately.

It’s easy to do in an emotional, intense sport such as MMA.

The Brawl in the Burgh 16 fight between Lledo and Indio Dojo’s Ken Burrs though?

That one truly represented something special –– inside and outside the fight.

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On paper, we knew this fight boasted the potential for greatness.

These are two high-level wrestlers, each with a solid collegiate background, each coming from top Pittsburgh gyms, and each 1-0 via domination in his respective amateur MMA career.

Lledo and Burrs are not just top amateur middleweight MMA prospects. They’re top athletes in the Pittsburgh region on any level. When you add in elite coaching and preparation, there’s little doubt Lledo and Burrs will make waves with 247 Fighting Championships and beyond for years to come.

All this sounded great –– again, on paper. Fight night doesn’t always pan out as planned. We’ve seen hyped fights aplenty fall on their faces due to timidity, poor stylistic matchups, freak injuries, etc.

The one sure bet with MMA is that there are no sure bets in MMA.

However, from the opening seconds of this Lledo vs. Burrs fight, it was clear: We’re in for a Fight of the Night –– and potential Fight of the Year.

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I’m not going to re-hash all the action. You can (and should) watch it at the link above instead. I promise it’s worth it.

Both fighters came moments from finishing the fight on multiple occasions. Neither man would back down. Neither man quit.

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Ken Burrs lands a powerful right hand against James Lledo Saturday, April 15, at 247 Fighting Championships: Brawl in the Burgh 16 inside the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Event Center. (Credit: Chris Bermudo Photo/247 Fighting Championships)

It was iron vs. iron all the way to the judges’ scorecards.

If we run that one back 10 times, it’s extremely likely each dude wins five. It’s that perfect of a matchup.

But all that said, Brawl in the Burgh 16 belonged to Lledo –– and that’s because he simply wouldn’t allow the night to end any other way.

This fight for Lledo was tough on the surface. Burrs is an absolute stud, and this was going to be a tough fight under normal circumstances.

Lledo, however, entered the fight under extraordinary circumstances, having lost his mother just 10 days prior. We knew about this from his head coach Mike Wilkins, and the fight hung in the balance on fight week.

Let’s be clear: Lledo 100% could have pulled out of this fight, and nobody would have questioned it at all. That is as valid a reason to back away as you’ll see.

Tuesday night, just a few days from weigh-ins, however, I got this text from Wilkins:

That’s resolve. That’s special.

“That’s man sh*t,” as 247 Fighting Championships featherweight champion Ethan Goss said during an exclusive post-fight Facebook live session at the 247 Studio.

To not only maintain his composure but to channel it into a special performance and an outpouring of effort and emotion throughout the fight shows Lledo’s character like nothing else.

As he told commentator Luke Payson in his post-fight speech:

“It means everything to me to be out here,” Lledo said. “I told myself there was one of two roads I could take: I could use it as an excuse, or I could use it as motivation. And I know that my mom would want me to be out here right now.

“And I just want to say, rest in paradise, Elizabeth Wintz. I love you forever. I’ll always miss you, and I want to make you proud.”

Safe to say: Mission accomplished.

Calvin Harbaugh wants more. He wants gold.

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.

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Harbaugh brings an intense passion to everything he does, and now he’s converting the blood, sweat, and tears into motivation for something greater. To him, this title fight means the world.

And he explains exactly why on the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast.

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Hoot Lee is on a mission.

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.

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And this fight is going to rule.

We know it. Hoot Lee knows it. And after watching the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, you’ll know it too.

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Brawl in the Burgh 16 is stacked, ladies and gentlemen.

From top to bottom, 247 Fighting Championships’ Saturday, April 15 fight card at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Event Center brings the thunder.

We have insane amateur scraps, gym rivalries, and so much more on tap for the capacity crowd –– but nothing quite tops the thrill of high-level pro fights.

And at Brawl in the Burgh 16, we have three for you to sink your teeth into on fight night.

Let’s break down the stakes in each of these professional MMA matchups.

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Live, in-person: Get tickets here (extremely limited!)
Online: Live stream via 247 Live (PPV – $29.99 ; annual subscription $89.99)
Live stream available on iOS, Roku, and Apple TV or any web browser at stream247live.com

Ethan Goss (champion) vs. Calvin Harbaugh – pro featherweight

Who’s in the mood for a pro title fight?

Awesome. We thought so.

In the main event of Brawl in the Burgh 16, 247 Fighting Championships featherweight king Ethan Goss returns to take on the insanely hungry, talented, and motivated Calvin Harbaugh for 145-pound gold.

On one side, Goss looks the part of a next-level pro. By that, we mean he can and should expect a call-up to Bellator/the UFC with another victory April 15. He’s won four straight, and it appears everything is clicking into place for him at this stage in his career.

Don’t wanna take our word for it? That’s cool. We have evidence. Just watch his title-winning performance against Kevin Barberena from Brawl in the Burgh 11 right here (it’s free just for you).

Here’s the thing: Harbaugh isn’t coming into Pittsburgh to leave empty-handed.

The Michigander impressed everyone back at Brawl in the Burgh 15 back in December, defeating Chaka Worthy via second-round submission.

That win marked his third straight –– all via finish –– and, like Goss, it looks like Harbaugh is hitting his stride as a professional fighter right now.

This is an ultra-high-level matchup, and the winner very likely will be staring down a big-name promotion after snagging the belt inside the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Event Center.

Justin Patton vs. Derrick Patterson – pro featherweight

Speaking of high stakes…

One fight before Goss and Harbaugh slug it out for the 247 FC featherweight title, Pittsburgh fan favorite Justin Patton returns to the 247 Fighting Championships cage to take on New York’s Derrick Patterson.

If you’ve never seen Patton compete in Pittsburgh, well… It’s probably time to change that:

Still just 29 years old, Patton made his amateur debut back in 2015, and he’s since established himself as one of the most talented and popular fighters in Pittsburgh. A Patton fight is a party –– and this one comes with a little extra confetti.

Now 3-2 as a pro, Patton’s rattled off back-to-back impressive wins. A third straight victory might earn him a shot at Goss’ or Harbaugh’s title…

There’s just one thing about that: Patterson presents a unique and dangerous challenge.

At 5-foot-10, Patton generally enjoys a height/reach advantage over his opponents.

That won’t be the case against the 6-foot-2 Patterson. A long, lanky striker, Patterson can put the lights out in a flash or utilize his length to dictate the pace and range of the fight.

Patton will need to crack that code on fight night.

Can he do it?

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Victor LiPari vs. Cody Matthews – pro flyweight

It’s not often you see somebody fighting out of Las Vegas taking on somebody out of Maryland … in Pittsburgh.

But this fight makes all the sense in the world once you dig deeper.

At 3-0 as a pro, Xtreme Couture’s Victor LiPari represents one of the hottest pro flyweight prospects in the U.S.

So why isn’t he fighting on the West Coast?

Well, he’s from Houston … Pennsylvania. Yes, like three steps from the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington.

This showdown at Brawl in the Burgh 16 represents LiPari’s homecoming, as he’s never competed for his local fans to this point in his nine-fight pro-am career.

And you will know when he’s making that walk to the cage. That’s a promise.

LiPari sold a ridiculous amount of tickets to this event, and you can guarantee the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Event Center will shake when his music begins.

All this, of course, sets the stage for Cody Matthews to play the role of spoiler. It’s a spot he embraces, and he certainly boasts the skill set to make it happen on fight night.

Now 2-2 as a pro, Matthews is coming off a massive head-kick KO victory, and he expects to take the next step forward at Brawl in the Burgh 16.

Digging in a little more, Matthews went 6-0 as an amateur, with all six of those victories coming via first- or second-round stoppage.

He lost his pro debut via razor-thin split-decision and suffered his second pro defeat via armbar at Bellator 261.

Oh, did we mention he’s still just 24 years old?

Yeah, this dude is an absolute stud, and there’s a very real chance he will silence the crowd and send LiPari’s fans packing with a box of tissues in hand.

You’ll have to tune in to find out…

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Go Green Windows & Construction owner Russ Green is obsessed with local MMA.

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

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Brawl 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 Burgh 16 NOW.

Seats are rapidly selling out, and the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Event Center only holds so many people…

You’re not going to want to miss it.

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Hunter is not smart sometimes.

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

They had an awesome chat.

…and then Hunter realized he isn’t a smart man.

You’ll see what we mean.

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We recommend the apps. And we also recommend you snag your tickets to April 15’s Brawl in the Burgh 16 NOW.

Seats are rapidly selling out, and Stevenson has an insanely fun matchup ahead. You’re not going to want to miss it.

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Paul Luc is a sorcerer behind the lens.

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!).

And holy crap there are some incredible moments.

On the latest episode of the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast, 247 FC GM Hunter Homistek chats with Luc, breaking down the backstory behind some of his favorite shots.

Luc, of course, doesn’t just shoot for 247 Fighting Championships. A blue belt at Stout PGH, he’s become the gym’s personal photographer, and he also travels to gyms, competitions, and more to capture the magic in real-time.

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We recommend the apps. We also recommend the video for this one instead of the audio-only version since, you know, we show the pictures. It helps to see them.

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Taylor Cahill isn’t exactly shy.

Cutting weight sucks.

Let’s announce some fights for both Sprawl in the Burgh and Brawl in the Burgh 17, shall we?

Ahead of the finale, however, Gutierrez will enter the 247 Fighting Championships cage –– to grapple.

Making the moment even more special, Sprawl in the Burgh marks 247 Fighting Championships’ first-ever grappling super fights show.

Nino Bonaccorsi is a *national champion* wrestler.

World-class black belts PJ Barch and Dante Leon will run it back Friday, July 14, at 247 Fighting Championships: Sprawl in the Burgh.

Now, at Sprawl in the Burgh, both men will have a chance to settle the score in a 10-minute, submission-only, no-gi super fight inside the 247 Fighting Championships cage.

Ethan Goss just keeps winning.

Strip District Meats just made a Brawl in the Burgh 16 competitor a very, very happy man.

Stout PGH’s James Lledo is 21 years old –– and he’s already more of a man than most.

The Brawl in the Burgh 16 fight between Lledo and Indio Dojo’s Ken Burrs though?

But all that said, Brawl in the Burgh 16 belonged to Lledo –– and that’s because he simply wouldn’t allow the night to end any other way.

Tuesday night, just a few days from weigh-ins, however, I got this text from Wilkins:

Calvin Harbaugh wants more. He wants gold.

Hoot Lee is on a mission.

Brawl in the Burgh 16 is stacked, ladies and gentlemen.

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Ethan Goss (champion) vs. Calvin Harbaugh – pro featherweight

Here’s the thing: Harbaugh isn’t coming into Pittsburgh to leave empty-handed.

Justin Patton vs. Derrick Patterson – pro featherweight

There’s just one thing about that: Patterson presents a unique and dangerous challenge.

<<< How to Watch Brawl in the Burgh 16 >>>

Victor LiPari vs. Cody Matthews – pro flyweight

And you will know when he’s making that walk to the cage. That’s a promise.

<<< How to Watch Brawl in the Burgh 16 >>>

Go Green Windows & Construction owner Russ Green is obsessed with local MMA.

Brawl in the Burgh 16 is bananas.

Hunter is not smart sometimes.

Paul Luc is a sorcerer behind the lens.

Nino Bonaccorsi is a national champion wrestler.