Bobby "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

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Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzar
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RJ "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

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Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzar
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Mark "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

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Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzar
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Kyle "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.5

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Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzar
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Jackson 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

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Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzar
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Dusty "The Warrior" Shaffer joins host Jake Murren for the second time on Episode 110 of Forged in Ohio. Dusty's a 3-1 professional mixed martial artist who is coming off a co-main event win at Caged Thunder 29: Hall of Fame Fights.

In this episode, Dusty talks about the feud between him and his opponent Antonio Castillo Jr., the chaos that night at the Canton Civic Center, what he expects out of himself in 2025, and so much more.

Dusty is so likeable and he brings great energy in his second appearance on the show. Discover more about Dusty "The Warrior" Shaffer by listening to Forged in Ohio today!

If you're interested in learning more about Dusty "The Warrior" Shaffer, don't forget to check out Episode 84 of Forged in Ohio as well!

Check out Dusty on social media:
Instagram: @dustyjamesmma
Facebook: @d.shaffer1833

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Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzar
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Connor "Showtime" Smith joins host Jake Murren on Episode 109 of Forged in Ohio. Connor is a 5-3 amateur mixed martial artist at only 20 years old.

In this episode, Connor talks about winning his last fight at Caged Thunder 29, how his passion for pro wrestling has influenced him as a fighter, coaching a youth BJJ class at Smile Back Training Center, and more.

Connor's a rising star in Ohio MMA, and he's one of the most entertaining fighters on the mic that has ever joined the show. Discover more about Connor "Showtime" Smith by listening to Forged in Ohio today!

Check out Connor on social media:
Instagram: @i.am_connorsmith
Facebook: @connorsmith

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Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzar
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Andrew "The Gavel" Law joins host Jake Murren on Episode 108 of Forged in Ohio. Andrew is a 13-7 professional mixed martial artist and the head coach of Route 250 Martial Arts.

In this episode, Andrew talks about winning his 20th pro fight last month, being so close to breaking through in the sport, his passion for coaching at Route 250, and so much more.

Andrew is such a prominent figure in Ohio MMA. He delivers incredible wisdom in this episode and he feels like he's only getting better in mixed martial arts. Discover more about Andrew "The Gavel" Law by listening to Forged in Ohio today!

Check out Andrew on social media:
Instagram: @lovesong_law
Facebook: @andrewlaw

Check out Route 250 Martial Arts on social media:
Instagram: @route250healthperformance
Facebook: @route250martialarts

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Facebook: @forgedinohio
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Merchandise: @forgedinohio

Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Servants by Jahzzar
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