And it’s a big one.
The biggest one in the company’s history, actually.
No hyperbole here, friends. Let’s cut right to it. Enjoy the show right here.
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Actually… better make that somethings, plural.
247 Fighting Championships brass –– 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 it’s all revealed on the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast.
Enjoy.
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One look at the 513 Fight Night card assembled by 247 Fighting Championships confirms that.
Now, we’re not here to toot the horn of matchmaker Jim Mooney, but there’s no doubt that securing four high-level pro bouts on a single regional MMA card is an achievement.
With 513 Fight Night, we’re bringing just that to the Sharonville Convention Center (and a stacked amateur undercard, of course).
It’s been nine years since MMA graced the Cincinnati area. The UFC brought UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva to the U.S. Bank Arena May 10, 2014, but then?
Nothing. Crickets.
Cincinnati deserves some elite action inside the cage. And that’s what we plan to bring.
Let’s take a look at those 513 Fight Night professional matchups:
Vision MMA’s Ilyaz Mamadaliyev is one of the Cincinnati area’s hottest pro fighters –– and he’s putting that hometown support on the line with a dangerous test in Virginia’s Will Worley.
Mamadaliyev comes into this fight hungry, too. He last competed in May of 2023, losing via submission to 15-fight pro vet Edward Massey. Before that, though, Mamadaliyev suffered through an insane run of four consecutive canceled fights.
Now, he wants to get back on track and back in rhythm.
But Worley will gladly play spoiler.
Fresh off a knockout win for Bare Knuckle FC, Worley wants to keep the momentum rolling –– and he knows a huge upset at 513 Fight Night would do the trick.
Buckle up when these two take the cage, friends.
Six-foot-six vs. six-foot-six.
Insane power vs. insane power.
This matchup between Immortal Martial Arts’ Cameron Kinzig and Bowerhouse MMA’s Raiden Kovacs is everything beautiful about heavyweight MMA.
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Led by UFC legends Matt Brown and Mark Coleman, Columbus’ Immortal Martial Arts Center is known for producing world-class talent. The gym kick-started current 247 FC amateur featherweight champion Lucas Seibert’s (5-0) career, and they’ve tasted success at every level, all the way up to the historic UFC Octagon.
They believe Kinzig is the next man up in that line of excellence.
Kovacs is here to prove them wrong.
A mountain of a man with power and technique everywhere, Kovacs doesn’t just want to beat Kinzig at 513 Fight Night.
He wants to knock him out:
See?
Don’t blink when these two behemoths take the cage. That’s a warning.
Here’s your early Fight of the Night contender, MMA fans.
Vision MMA’s Zakariya Camara boasts submission victories in both of his pro wins, and he narrowly lost his last outing by split decision. He’s a finishing machine who’s tough to put away –– but Shawn Rall’s hands have something to say about that.
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A 13-fight vet with extensive pro boxing experience to boot, Cleveland’s Rall is a dangerous, dangerous man.
He’s coming off a pro boxing knockout victory in June, and he plans to stroll into the Sharonville Convention Center and do the same to Camara.
Can he pull off the upset? Or will Camara’s slick ground game light up the hometown crowd?
We’re about to find out.
What’s better than one insane pro heavyweight throwdown on a fight card?
It’s not a trick question.
Yes, you’re right. Two. The answer is two.
Two pro heavyweight fights > one.
It’s just math.
And this one is flat-out crazy.
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Campbell, a 250+-pound monster from local gym Drive MMA notched a dominant stoppage victory in his pro debut back in late April. He feels he found his groove inside the cage –– and now he’ll need to prove it against another complete animal.
Representing Demolition Fight Team, Garner also sports a 1-0 record as a pro, but this fight comes with a twist.
Garner made his pro debut at 185 under the LFA banner. At 513 Fight Night, he initially wanted a light heavyweight bout.
Several 205ers were called upon.
None answered.
In came Campbell, and Garner didn’t hesitate to sign on the dotted line.
Fighting two weight classes up, Garner wants to make a statement. (I personally enjoyed this take on Garner’s Instagram…)
It’s a massive risk for him. Will it pay off?
Get those tickets and join us Sept. 9 to see…
And the Mat Factory Wrestling Club product thinks big.
With a background in taekwondo, pro wrestling, and grappling and an intense love for MMA, Regoli’s passion for combat sports runs deep.
As a competitor, that means he’s always scheming. And, oh boy, does he have some plans for himself.
Speaking with Hunter Homistek on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, Regoli digs into those ambitions, his background, and so much more. Enjoy the show.
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And arguably nobody rocks the black and gold better.
The Yinzer Boxing owner and trainer to dozens of Pittsburgh’s best fighters both in the ring and in the cage, Williams brings a unique perspective to everything he does.
But that didn’t come easily. Or naturally.
Speaking with Hunter Homistek on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, Williams dives into his background, Pittsburgh pizza, MMA, boxing, and so, so much more. Buckle up and enjoy this one, friends.
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One-hundred.
I’m no mathematician, but that seems like a lot. We’ve talked to some of the region’s best pro and amateur fighters. The greatest coaches in town graced the show, too.
UFC talent? Yeah, we had some of that too.
It’s been one heck of a ride, friends, and I thank you for sticking with us every step of the way.
It’s been cool and rewarding to watch the podcast grow and evolve. Now, we’re kicking it up another notch.
Episode 100 is a special episode, reflecting on the journey to this point –– and sharing where we’re going next. Buckle in, pour a drink, and enjoy.
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It’s a valid question.
Since 247 Fighting Championships’ inception in the spring of 2019, we’ve stuck to the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Monroeville. Washington. Canonsburg. A couple of side quests to Johnstown.
So why Cincinnati? And why now?
247 FC General Manager, Matchmaker Jim Mooney, and intern/video guru Dylan Kohl jump on a podcast to explain.
If you’re interested in the business side of local MMA at all, you’re gonna like this one.
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Located in Sharonville, OH, the Sharonville Convention Center sits just 25 minutes north of downtown Cincinnati, 40 minutes south of Dayton, and 1.5 hours Southwest of Columbus, providing a convenient location for many of Ohio’s major sports hubs.
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All 20 of those previous events occurred in Pennsylvania’s Greater Pittsburgh Area.
513 Fight Night represents the organization’s first event outside of the Keystone State. In addition, it marks the first MMA show in Cincinnati since the UFC brought UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva to the U.S. Bank Arena on May 10, 2014.
“Everything about 513 Fight Night felt right –– the timing, the location, the audience in Cincinnati –– everything,” said 247 Fighting Championships Owner and Promoter Ryan Middleton. “We planted our roots firmly in the Pittsburgh area over the last four years, and we look forward to doing the same in Cincinnati by bringing high-quality, professional-level combat sports events.”
513 Fight Night will feature some of the best professional and amateur MMA fighters from Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, and beyond.
Taking place inside the 247 Fighting Championships cage, fans can expect the same brand of intense action and high drama they see from elite MMA promotions such as the UFC and Bellator MMA.
“We are extremely proud of the product we’ve created over the past four years, and we could not be more excited about this expansion into Cincinnati,” 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek said. “This isn’t a one-off show for us. We want to create something real and lasting for the coaches, fighters, families, and fans in Ohio who have been craving consistent, high-quality live MMA right in their backyards.
“It’s been too long since these fans had a show to attend. We’re going to change that.”
General admission tickets begin at $45, and first-and-second-row tickets are $95.
The full event will also be available on 247 Fighting Championships’ live streaming home, 247 Live, by purchasing the pay-per-view at stream247live.com.
The 247 Live app is also available on iOS, Apple TV, and Roku, giving users the ability to watch 247 Fighting Championships content anywhere, any time.
An all-access annual subscription is also available at stream247live.com for $89.99. This grants users access to every live 247 Fighting Championships event, replay, podcast, and more for a full year.
For additional questions or media inquiries, contact Hunter Homistek at hunter@247fighting.com.
There’s no doubt about it: Brawl in the Burgh 17 featured several bonus-worthy performances. But somebody’s gotta win.
Or somebodies. Just saying. Things got a little wild in the 247 Studio with this announcement.
But let’s be fair here. Did you see Brawl in the Burgh 17? So many knockouts. So many submissions. So many standout performances. If you haven’t watched it, you should do that now:
Once you’ve taken in all the action, think about which fighter you think deserves a post-fight bonus from the good people at Strip District Meats.
Then watch our latest podcast to see if we agreed. This one ruled, friends. Snag a beverage, cozy up, and enjoy.
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Big time.
These events carried insane expectations –– 247 Fighting Championships’ first cage grappling event, first back-to-back grappling-MMA show, etc. etc.
They met them all.
Nah, scratch that. They exceeded them all.
From the first matchup Friday at Sprawl in the Burgh to the final bell Saturday at Brawl in the Burgh 17, these athletes and teams delivered action-packed showdown after action-packed showdown, bringing the Monroeville Convention Center crowd to its feet.
Yeah, it ruled. And there was plenty to discuss in the aftermath.
You’re going to want to snag a beverage and settle in for this one, friends.
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Brawl in the Burgh 17 comes to the Monroeville Convention Center Saturday, July 15 –- and it’s bringing an insane fight card with it.
Actually, just tell ’em, Lebron:
Alright, King James got a little carried away there.
We’re not hosting seven title fights Saturday inside the Monroeville Convention Center. (And the Heat didn’t win seven either. They won two. So HAH!)
But we do have three insane championship matchups on hand for you at Brawl in the Burgh 17.
Let’s start with our co-main event.
We’re coming in hot. Scorching, even.
This matchup between Stout PGH’s Lucas Seibert and Gorilla House Gym’s Cam Allgeier is bonkers in the best possible way.
Allgeier, the former reigning and defending 247 FC bantamweight king, returns for the first time since his loss to Hunter Starner back in February of 2022.
Starner, a 7-0 amateur and now 2-1 pro (with the one loss being a highly contested split decision), proved he’s the real deal. He’ll make noise in MMA for years to come.
Back at Brawl in the Burgh 10, Allgeier was just a slight step behind.
That said, Allgeier feels he’s closed that gap (just listen to him on the latest Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast), and he looks forward to proving it at Brawl in the Burgh 17 against Seibert.
If he does?
The former West Virginia wrestler Seibert has shown nothing but excellence since starting his MMA career back at Brawl in the Burgh 12 last July.
He notched two dominant wins inside the 247 FC cage before heading to Ohio and West Virginia, where his success continued. He most recently won the New Line Cagefighting title in West Virginia, and now he wants to come back to Pennsylvania to do it again.
He’s not shy about letting you know it, either.
Seibert’s ranked third in Tapology’s PA amateur bantamweight rankings. Allgeier’s ranked second.
Yep. This is an elite matchup at Brawl in the Burgh 17, friends. Be there.
One fight before Seibert and Allgeier take the cage, Stout PGH’s Miguel Francisco and Temple MMA’s Jake Wiggins throw down for bantamweight gold.
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We have a strong recommendation for this one: Don’t blink.
No, seriously. Don’t. You’ll regret that.
Francisco is 4-2 overall –– but he’s won three straight, all via finish.
Inside the 247 FC cage?
Yeah, it’s been a different level for “Deku” lately. He finished his last two opponents in 100 seconds –– combined.
That includes one via submission and one via knockout, but hey, who’s keeping track anyway? (We are. You can watch Miguel’s past fights right here.)
All that said…. Underestimate Wiggins at your own risk.
The Temple MMA product is an absolute stud, and two of his three amateur victories came via first-round knockout. When Francisco needed a dance partner, Wiggins and Temple MMA signed on the dotted line without hesitation.
Making things even juicier? Temple MMA coach and pro standout Calvin Harbaugh main-evented Brawl in the Burgh 15 back in December … a card which featured young Francisco in the co-main event.
So Harbaugh knows exactly what Francisco can do –– and he welcomes it for Wiggins.
Do they know something? Do they see something to exploit?
We’re about to find out.
What’s that quote about an unstoppable force and an immovable object?
I don’t know. I’m not a philosopher.
But this fight between Stout PGH’s Geoff Magin and Victory MMA’s Nick Nash does make you think…
Who is the baddest 205er in the tri-state area?
Again, I don’t know. We’re about to find out Saturday, though.
Magin, the Pitt wrestler with sledgehammer hands, is on a tear, and nobody wants to fight him.
Nobody except Nick Nash, that is. Because Nick Nash is a savage.
Victory MMA stepped to the plate with a grin on their faces. At 5-0, Nash just can’t stop winning, and he most recently took home the Caged Thunder amateur 205-pound title at the end of May.
Can he go two-for-two in 2023 and add the 247 FC strap to his mantle as well?
Magin doesn’t think so.
He’s on a mission right now. He’s violent. He’s motivated. And he plans to keep the gold in the Steel City.
If you miss this fight, that’s on you. You’re going to regret it.
From lightsaber battles to Disney soap to Ethan Goss’ recent training habits, the Gorilla House products could not be stopped.
Here’s the thing: Allgeier faces a tough challenge Saturday, July 15, at Brawl in the Burgh 17 when he faces undefeated amateur Lucas Seibert (4-0) for the vacant ammy featherweight title.
But you’d never know it by listening to the podcast. Allgeier is loose. He’s confident. He’s in his element.
That fight is going to absolutely rule –– just like this podcast.
You’re going to want to snag a beverage and settle in for this one, friends.
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Those aren’t just our words, either.
That’s coming from the Mat Factory’s Selina Jo Vith and Stout PGH’s Jess Elizabeth, too. These two blue belts face some seriously tough challenges in Julianna Aguilar and Kylee Cipolla (respectively) Friday, July 14, inside the Monroeville Convention Center at our first-ever cage grappling event.
They join the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast ahead of those showdowns to discuss it all.
And, oh my, was that fun.
These two break down their super fights and so much more in studio –– and the results are kinda glorious. Snag a beverage and settle in.
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MMA is a brutal game, and there’s no survival without consistency.
That just so happens to be Patton’s strong suit.
Riding a three-fight winning streak, Patton currently finds himself locked into a scrap Saturday, July 15, at Brawl in the Burgh 17 with his toughest test to date: Undefeated pro featherweight Kyle Zimick.
Ahead of that fight, the Mat Factory Wrestling club standout joins the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast to break down his MMA journey –– and beyond –– in full.
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Never has.
The Devotion Kickboxing Club owner has seen quite a bit throughout his journey, and now he’s looking to change the combat sports scene in Fayette County –– and beyond.
Lofty goals? You bet.
But remember what we said: Jamie Bryant doesn’t dream small. And there are plenty of reasons why he believes in himself and his crew every step of the way.
This conversation goes everywhere, friends.
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And he’s facing a UFC legend Friday, July 14, at Sprawl in the Burgh.
Greeley –– a standout Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, owner of the Mat Factory Wrestling Club, 247 Fighting Championships Hall of Famer, and all-around remarkable human being –– joined the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast to break the news of this matchup and so much more.
This conversation goes everywhere, friends. If you’re involved or interested in the Pittsburgh combat sports scene at all, it’s must-watch programming.
Watch it on stream247live.com or download the 247 Live app for Roku, Apple TV, and iOS (that’s the move).
Just search “247 Live,” download, and enjoy!
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