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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!

Forged in Ohio Jake Murren

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    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

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!

    Joshua "The Flyin Hawaiian" Perreira 3

    Joshua "The Flyin Hawaiian" Perreira 3

    Joshua "The Flyin Hawaiian" Perreira joins host Jake Murren for the third time on Episode 74 of Forged in Ohio. Josh is a 4-0 professional mixed martial artist who is coming off a second-round KO win at LFA 180.
    In this episode, Josh talks about the win at LFA, fighting in Muhammad Ali's hometown, where he goes from here, his teammates at Immortal, and so much more.
    Josh is one of the most skilled and dangerous fighters in the state of Ohio, and big things are ahead of him when he expects to compete next in August. Discover more about Joshua "The Flyin Hawaiian" Perreira by listening to Forged in Ohio today!
    If you're interested in learning more about Joshua 'The Flyin Hawaiian" Perreira, don't forget to check out Episode 13 and Episode 49 of Forged in Ohio as well!
    Check out Josh on social media:Instagram: @therealjoshperreiraFacebook: @joshua.perreira.94
    Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohio
    Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Spiders (instrumental) by Pachydermhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pachyderm/Live_at_the_Fillmore_instrumental_version/Pachyderm_-_Live_at_the_Fillmore_Ultra-Deluxe_Instrumental_Version_-_05_Spiders_instrument

    • 42 min
    "Undead" Jeremy Riley

    "Undead" Jeremy Riley

    "Undead" Jeremy Riley joins host Jake Murren for Episode 73 of Forged in Ohio. Jeremy is a 3-3 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off a devastating, first-round KO win at Caged Thunder 26.
    In this episode, Jeremy talks about the clean right hand that put his opponent to sleep in his last fight, the difficult journey of getting his record back to .500, fighting for his first amateur heavyweight championship on May 4th against Charlie Cleveland, and so much more.
    The recent success of Jeremy Riley has been incredible to watch. He’s on a two-fight win streak for the first time in his career, he’s won three of his last four, and his last loss was to Matt Beal in one of the craziest amateur fights you’ll ever watch. Discover more about "Undead" Jeremy Riley by listening to Forged in Ohio today!
    Check out Jeremy on social media:Instagram: @undead_jeremy_rileyFacebook: @jeremy.riley.336
    Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohio
    Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants

    • 42 min
    Brandon Billiter

    Brandon Billiter

    Brandon Billiter joins host Jake Murren for Episode 72 of Forged in Ohio. Brandon is a 5-3 amateur mixed martial artist who retired from the sport at Caged Thunder 25.
    In this episode, Brandon talks about how he got into combat sports, why he decided to retire after eight amateur fights, his plans after fighting including MMA commentary, and so much more.
    You have to respect someone like Brandon in this combat sports space. He competed in several entertaining fights, and now he aims to give back his knowledge both in the gym, and behind a mic. Discover more about Brandon Billiter by listening to Forged in Ohio today!
    Check out Brandon on social media:Instagram: @bbilliter135Facebook: @victorycanton
    Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohio
    Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants

    • 33 min
    Tobiaus "Freight Train" Taylor

    Tobiaus "Freight Train" Taylor

    Tobiaus "Freight Train" Taylor joins host Jake Murren for Episode 71 of Forged in Ohio. Tobiaus is the sixth-ranked pound-for-pound pro fighter in the state of Ohio, with a 7-6 record in MMA.
    In this episode, Tobiaus talks about his recent decision win on March 23rd, kickboxing on Team USA in 2021, why he's the most exciting fighter in Ohio, and so much more.
    Tobiaus has a ton of combat sports experience, and that translates to how skilled he’s become. Now, he believes that he's built the proper foundation to make a run in mixed martial arts. Discover more about Tobiaus "Freight Train" Taylor by listening to Forged in Ohio today!
    Check out Tobiaus on social media:Instagram: @thechosen1_mmaFacebook: @tobiaus.taylor
    Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohio
    Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants

    • 45 min
    Caged Thunder 26 Live Pro Weigh-In Show

    Caged Thunder 26 Live Pro Weigh-In Show

    Forged in Ohio's second-ever live show took place at the Caged Thunder 26 pro weigh-ins! The show features six of the eight pro fighters competing at Caged Thunder 26 on Saturday, April 6th from the Chapparell's Center in Akron, Ohio. 
    This includes Brogan Endres who is set to fight Tyler "The Outlaw" Collins in the main event. Also, Hunter Watt, Melvin Harris, Shane Lehman, KO Butler, and J'Marr Moore join the show. All that and more on Forged in Ohio's live Caged Thunder 26 pro weigh-in show!
    Hunter Watt (2:23-4:51)
    Brogan Endres (4:51-7:54)
    KO Butler (7:54-11:35)
    Shane Lehman (11:35-15:21)
    Caged Thunder Promoter, Randy Jarvis (17:36-23:26)
    Melvin Harris (23:26-27:40)
    J'Marr Moore (27:40-31:43)
    Caged Thunder Commentator, Alex Henry (31:43-39:09)
    Check out Caged Thunder on social media:Instagram: @cagedthundermmaFacebook: @cagedthunderWebsite: @cagedthundermma.com
    Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohio
    Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants

    • 41 min
    Tony "The Latin Assassin" Tortorici

    Tony "The Latin Assassin" Tortorici

    Tony "The Latin Assassin" Tortorici joins host Jake Murren for Episode 70 of Forged in Ohio. Tony's the third-ranked pound-for-pound amateur fighter in Ohio, with a 6-0 record and three amateur titles.
    In this episode, Tony talks about balancing life as a fighter, staying active while dealing with multiple injuries, fighting for a fourth amateur championship on June 1st, and so much more.
    It's hard not to respect someone like Tony. He's done a lot as an amateur, and he's absolutely a fighter that Ohio MMA fans should be aware of as he continues his combat sports journey. Discover more about Tony "The Latin Assassin" Tortorici by listening to Forged in Ohio today!
    Check out Tony on social media:Instagram: @babytony87Facebook: @tony.v.tortorici
    Forged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohio
    Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzarhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Servants

    • 41 min

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