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Forged in Ohio
Hosted by Jake Murren · EN
This is Forged in Ohio! A podcast featuring interviews with combat sports athletes from the state of Ohio. Discover the stories, experiences, and careers of amateur and young professional MMA fighters, boxers, and wrestlers weekly on Forged in Ohio!
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Jahmon "Killa" Spiller
Aug 1800:36:07Tap to summarizeJahmon "Killa" Spiller joins host Jake Murren on Episode 120 of Forged in Ohio. Representing Team Relentless, Jahmon is a 2-0 amateur mixed martial artist and former All-American college wrestler. In this episode, Jahmon talks about his wrestling foundation, starting his MMA career with two finishes, his goals as he continues his fighting journey, and more.Jahmon couldn't have started his career any better, and fans should take notice of this prospect in Ohio MMA. Discover more about Jahmon "Killa" Spiller by listening to Forged in Ohio today!Check out Jahmon on social media:Instagram: @obey_kingjFacebook: @jahmon.spiller.2025Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohioX: @forgedinohioMerchandise: @forgedinohioMusic on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants
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Zach "The Ripper" Russ
Aug 11, 202500:33:02Tap to summarizeZach "The Ripper" Russ joins host Jake Murren on Episode 119 of Forged in Ohio. Zach is a 3-1 amateur mixed martial artist who has a ton of experience in combat sports. In this episode, Zach talks about why he's involved in so many disciplines of fighting, all the short notice opportunities he's taken, why he wants to turn pro at 19 years old, and so much more.Zach is more than just your ordinary combat sports athlete, as he's made a lot of noise in the Ohio MMA scene. Discover more about Zach "The Ripper" Russ by listening to Forged in Ohio today!Check out Zach on social media:Instagram: @zach.russ_ Facebook: @zach.russ.127 Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohioX: @forgedinohioMerchandise: @forgedinohioMusic on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants
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Elijah "Spooky" Woodroof
Jul 7, 202500:19:25Tap to summarizeElijah "Spooky" Woodroof joins host Jake Murren on Episode 118 of Forged in Ohio. Elijah is a 1-0 professional mixed martial artist who is coming off an insane win in his pro debut. In this episode, Elijah talks about the pro debut win at Ohio Combat League 38, having an extensive amateur career, what he's trying to prove in combat sports, and more. Elijah is just getting started as a pro fighter, and he's poised to make a run in MMA. Discover more about Elijah "Spooky" Woodroof by listening to Forged in Ohio today!Check out Elijah on social media:Instagram: @elijah_woodwoofFacebook: @elijah.woodroof Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohioX: @forgedinohioMerchandise: @forgedinohioMusic on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants
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Cody "The Warrior" Wilson 3
Jun 30, 202500:21:03Tap to summarizeCody "The Warrior" Wilson joins host Jake Murren on Episode 117 of Forged in Ohio. Cody's a 6-1 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off his first Caged Thunder featherweight title defense.In this episode, Cody talks about winning the featherweight title at Caged Thunder 28, defending it for the first time against Casey Boykin, what's next for him, and so much more. Cody has been on one of the best winning streaks in Ohio MMA, as the Caged Thunder champion continues to raise his profile. Discover more about Cody "The Warrior" Wilson by listening to Forged in Ohio today!If you're interested in learning more about Cody "The Warrior" Wilson, don't forget to check out Episode 86 and Episode 105 of Forged in Ohio as well!Check out Cody on social media:Instagram: @cwilson1202Facebook: @cody.wilson.374Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohioX: @forgedinohioMerchandise: @forgedinohioMusic on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants
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"Marvelous" Milan Parobek
Jun 23, 202500:32:35Tap to summarize"Marvelous" Milan Parobek joins host Jake Murren on Episode 116 of Forged in Ohio. Milan is a 6-0 amateur mixed martial artist and EGO's bantamweight champion.In this episode, Milan talks about proving himself in his first title fight, competing alongside a twin in MMA, his ceiling in the sport, and so much more.Milan is extremely talented and one of the top, young prospects in Ohio MMA. Discover more about "Marvelous" Milan Parobek by listening to Forged in Ohio today!Check out Milan on social media:Instagram: @milanparobek Facebook: @milan.parobek Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohioX: @forgedinohioMerchandise: @forgedinohioMusic on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants
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Bobby "Bodybags" Smith
Apr 21, 202500:23:44Tap to summarizeBobby "Bodybags" Smith joins host Jake Murren on Episode 115 of Forged in Ohio. Bobby is a 4-1 amateur mixed martial artist who is set to fight for his first MMA championship.In this episode, Bobby talks about his competitive fire for combat sports, the fast start to his amateur career, challenging himself in his first title fight, and so much more. Bobby is one of the most relentless fighters in Ohio, and he's two months away from a highly-anticipated amateur featherweight title fight. Discover more about Bobby "Bodybags" Smith by listening to Forged in Ohio today!Check out Bobby on social media:Instagram: @bobbysmithmma Facebook: @i.am.wrestling Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohioMerchandise: @forgedinohioMusic on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants
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RJ "The Hammer" Harris
Mar 24, 202500:40:49Tap to summarizeRJ "The Hammer" Harris joins host Jake Murren on Episode 114 of Forged in Ohio. RJ is a 1-0 professional mixed martial artist and is must-see every time he fights.In this episode, RJ talks about his journey in combat sports, being involved in some of the best heavyweight wars in Ohio MMA history, the submission win in his pro debut, and so much more. RJ is one of the most exciting fighters in the Midwest, and he's even more dangerous now as he embarks on a pro-MMA career. Discover more about RJ "The Hammer" Harris by listening to Forged in Ohio today!Check out RJ on social media:Instagram: @rjthehammer Facebook: @rjharris Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohioMerchandise: @forgedinohioMusic on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants
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Mark "Man of Faith" Trifelos
Mar 17, 202500:31:47Tap to summarizeMark "Man of Faith" Trifelos joins host Jake Murren on Episode 113 of Forged in Ohio. Mark is a 4-1 amateur mixed martial artist who recently won Ohio Combat League's middleweight championship. In this episode, Mark talks about winning his first amateur title, committing himself to MMA, his four straight submission wins, and so much more. Mark's another rising prospect from Ronin Training Center, and it doesn't get more impressive than what he's done in his last four fights. Discover more about Mark "Man of Faith" Trifelos by listening to Forged in Ohio today!Check out Mark on social media:Instagram: @manoffaithmma Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohioMerchandise: @forgedinohioMusic on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants
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Kyle "Bam Bam" Barga
Mar 10, 202500:26:10Tap to summarizeKyle "Bam Bam" Barga joins host Jake Murren on Episode 112 of Forged in Ohio. Kyle is a 5-0 amateur mixed martial artist who recently won BCM Promotions bantamweight championship.In this episode, Kyle talks about his five-year journey in mixed martial arts, proving himself by becoming BCM's bantamweight champion, his goals for 2025, and so much more. Kyle's driven to be the best fighter at 135 pounds, and he's even more motivated now that he has a target on his back. Discover more about Kyle "Bam Bam" Barga by listening to Forged in Ohio today!Check out Kyle on social media:Instagram: @kyle.barga Facebook: @kyle.barga.5Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohioMerchandise: @forgedinohioMusic on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants
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Jackson Dougherty
Mar 3, 202500:30:32Tap to summarizeJackson Dougherty joins host Jake Murren on Episode 111 of Forged in Ohio. Jackson is a 4-0 amateur mixed martial artist at only 20 years old.In this episode, Jackson talks about how he got started in combat sports, how he's won all of his fights by rear-naked choke, his ceiling in mixed martial arts, and more.The hype behind Jackson is real, as he's become one of Ohio's top fighters in the last year. Discover more about Jackson Dougherty by listening to Forged in Ohio today!Check out Jackson on social media:Instagram: @jacksondoughertymma Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohioMerchandise: @forgedinohioMusic on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants
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