Ohio MMA Podcast

David McKinney
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The Ohio MMA Podcast from David McKinney covers mixed martial arts in the Buckeye State, including event recaps, previews, and interviews with fighters.

  1. Episode 70 - Montanna Roberts

    11/21/2025

    Episode 70 - Montanna Roberts

    Amateur fighter Montanna Roberts joins the #OhioMMA Podcast. We discuss:-Facing Trevon Thomas at AFP 104 on Dec. 6 in Cleveland-Getting 21 second and 15 second KOs in last 2 fights - Which KO is his favorite-Facing Power Slap champion in last fight and a high level BJJ black belt in his first fight-Training at ADAMAS Jiu-Jitsu under BJJ world champ Dante Leon-His kickboxing background and how he got into MMA

    27 min
  2. Episode 69 - RJ Harris

    11/14/2025

    Episode 69 - RJ Harris

    Undefeated pro fighter RJ Harris joins the #OhioMMA Podcast. We discuss; -Facing Alex Marro at LFA 223 on Nov. 21 in New York -Facing an opponent in Alex Marro who training partner Matt Adams faced -Signing a 3-fight deal with LFA and fighting for LFA vs. fighting locally -Cross-training with Austin Green after facing him in most recent fight -Getting 2 wins as a pro via submission after being known as KO artist as an amateur -Being the #1 pro HW in Ohio-LFA in Ohio? -Recently getting married

    22 min
  3. Episode 68 - Damien Sanders

    11/07/2025

    Episode 68 - Damien Sanders

    Amateur fighter Damien Sanders joins the #OhioMMA Podcast this week. We discuss: -Facing Bryce Barnes at HRMMA 127 on Nov. 22 in Bowling Green, KY -Losing title fight in last outing via heel hook and he he plans to rebound -Getting start in MMA through wrestling - Mt. St. Joseph University -Training under Jeff Robison and Nik Hoobler at Club MMA since he was 11 - being a coach himself as well -Having advanced striking for a young fighter - coming out in boxing robe in second fight and getting KO -Fighting all of his fights in Kentucky vs. Ohio

    28 min
  4. Episode 67 - Robi Cvitic

    10/31/2025

    Episode 67 - Robi Cvitic

    Amateur fighter Robi Cvitic joins the #OhioMMA Podcast this week. We discuss: -Facing Josuwa Caban for flyweight title at Bayfront Brawl 18 on Nov. 26 in Erie, PA -Getting a third title fight and facing opponent in his hometown -Moving up a weight class in last fight but coming up short for title against Brent Troyer -Training at Ares Combat with Dave Graf and training with another top flyweight in Dom Savoca

    14 min
  5. Episode 66 - Zach Russ

    10/17/2025

    Episode 66 - Zach Russ

    This week debuting pro fighter Zach Russ joins the #OhioMMA Podcast. We discuss: -Making his pro debut at Ohio Combat League 41 on Oct. 18 in Newport, KY -Making pro debut at just 19 years old -Having almost 30 combat sports fights and over 200 grappling matches -What it means to have a finisher’s mindset -Being a tall fighter at 6’7” and using his height to his advantage -Training at Club MMA w/ Jeff Robison and Limitless BJJ w/ Robby Malof -His unique tiger kit signature apparel and how he got the nickname “The Ripper” -Being a nursing student and his passion for helping people

    29 min
  6. Episode 65 - Brian Rogers

    08/20/2025

    Episode 65 - Brian Rogers

    Pro MMA fighter Brian Rogers joins the #OhioMMA Podcast this week. We discuss: -Competing in his first MMA fight in more than 8 years when he faces Dustin Pape in the main event at AFP 103-Going out on two straight wins 8 years ago-The motivation come back after 8 years off and being 41 years old-Building brands inside and outside of MMA-Focus on being exciting as a fighter - dating to his early pro days-Going back and training at Strong Style in addition to FactoryX Muay Thai in Colorado-Making a film about upcoming fight

    40 min
  7. Episode 64 - Jahmon Spiller

    08/08/2025

    Episode 64 - Jahmon Spiller

    This week undefeated amateur MMA fighter Jahmon Spiller joins the #OhioMMA Podcast. We discuss:-Earning a first round rear naked choke submission over Brody Veyon at Ohio Combat League 39 to move to 2-0-Being an All-American wrestler at Thomas More University and his wrestling career-How he found MMA while wrestling-Training with Roger Bowling at Team Relentless -Team Relentless going 3-0 at OCL 39-Competing in grappling tournaments and grappling superfights in addition to MMA-How he feels his striking is progressing in his MMA career-Meeting people in MMA who believe and support his journey, something he is not used to-Now being a wrestling coach-How he got the nickname “Killa”

    26 min
  8. Episode 63 - Elijah Woodroof

    05/16/2025

    Episode 63 - Elijah Woodroof

    Pro MMA fighter Elijah Woodroof joins the #OhioMMA Podcast this week. We discuss-Making pro debut against Harrison Watkins at OCL 38 on May 17 in Newport, KY-Closing out amateur career winning HRMMA LW title in August-Facing toughest level of competition as an amateur, including now teammate Liam Hamill-Training at Team Hammer with Matt Hamill as well as with Sacan Martial Arts-How he got the nickname “Spooky”-Getting start in MMA through wrestling-Getting experience in amateur boxing

    15 min
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The Ohio MMA Podcast from David McKinney covers mixed martial arts in the Buckeye State, including event recaps, previews, and interviews with fighters.

Information

  • Creator
    David McKinney
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © David McKinney
  • Show Website
    Ohio MMA Podcast