Forged in Ohio

Norm "The Jackhammer" Carreiro joins host Jake Murren for episode 19 of Forged in Ohio. Norm is a recently retired amateur mixed martial artist. His last fight was on February 18th at Caged Thunder 19, and he finished his career with a 7-7 record. Beyond his fighting career, he also served in the military, is involved with other sports, has experience with weight loss, and he's now involved in MMA media.

In this episode of Forged in Ohio, Norm talks about the doctor's stoppage loss in his last fight, the reason behind his retirement, his experience in the military, the weight loss he experienced that allowed him to return to competition, his future in MMA, and so much more. Norm's a fascinating figure in the combat sports scene, and you won't want to miss a man that could become a local legend one day on Forged in Ohio.

Check out Norm on social media:
Facebook: @norman.carreiro
Instagram: @jackhammer_strong

Forged in Ohio:
Instagram: @forgedinohio

Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Spiders (instrumental) by Pachyderm
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pachyderm/Live_at_the_Fillmore_instrumental_version/Pachyderm_-_Live_at_the_Fillmore_Ultra-Deluxe_Instrumental_Version_-_05_Spiders_instrument

"Bad" Matt Adams joins host Jake Murren for episode 18 of Forged in Ohio. Matt is a 3-2 amateur heavyweight MMA fighter who's making his pro debut on March 3rd against Cameron Kinzig. Matt was also a state and national champion in wrestling, and he's a 3-0 professional boxer with three knockouts as well.

In this episode of Forged in Ohio, Matt talks about how he initially got into combat sports, wrestling for a state championship, competing in MMA and boxing at the same time, his upcoming pro-MMA debut, and so much more. He's the definition of a fighter, and this is an episode of Forged in Ohio you won't want to miss!

Check out Matt on social media:
Instagram: @badmattadams
Facebook: @mattadams

Forged in Ohio:
Instagram: @forgedinohio

Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Spiders (instrumental) by Pachyderm
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pachyderm/Live_at_the_Fillmore_instrumental_version/Pachyderm_-_Live_at_the_Fillmore_Ultra-Deluxe_Instrumental_Version_-_05_Spiders_instrument

Briar "Mr. CEO" Cadle joins host Jake Murren for episode 17 of Forged in Ohio. Briar is a 3-1 amateur mixed martial artist, and his size, power, and wrestling separate him from other bantamweights. 

In this episode of Forged in Ohio, Briar talks about how he was introduced to combat sports, the figures in MMA he grew up around, what his debut win meant to him, the future of his career, and so much more. You're not gonna want to miss out on "Mr. CEO" himself on Forged in Ohio!

Check out Briar on social media:
Instagram: @briarcadle145
Facebook: @briar.t.bush
Twitter: @burrburr126

Forged in Ohio:
Instagram: @forgedinohio

Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Spiders (instrumental) by Pachyderm
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pachyderm/Live_at_the_Fillmore_instrumental_version/Pachyderm_-_Live_at_the_Fillmore_Ultra-Deluxe_Instrumental_Version_-_05_Spiders_instrument

Lucas "Sniper" Seibert joins host Jake Murren for episode 16 of Forged in Ohio. Lucas is a former D1 walk-on wrestler at West Virginia University, and now he's a 2-0 amateur mixed martial artist. The third fight of his amateur career takes place on Saturday, February 18th in Akron, Ohio. He'll fight a former guest on Forged in Ohio in Malcolm Jackson at Caged Thunder 19.

In this episode of Forged in Ohio, Lucas talks about how he got into combat sports, his collegiate wrestling career, training at Immortal Martial Arts Center, his amateur fighting career, his upcoming fight against Malcolm Jackson, and so much more!

Check out Lucas on social media:
Instagram: @sucasleibert
YouTube: @lucassniperseibert
Facebook: @lucas.seibert.1
Twitter: @sucasleibert

Forged in Ohio:
Instagram: @forgedinohio

Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Spiders (instrumental) by Pachyderm
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pachyderm/Live_at_the_Fillmore_instrumental_version/Pachyderm_-_Live_at_the_Fillmore_Ultra-Deluxe_Instrumental_Version_-_05_Spiders_instrument

"The Bone Collector" Dominic Garrini joins host Jake Murren for episode 15 of Forged in Ohio! Dominic is actually the first professional wrestler featured on the podcast. He started in combat sports with Brazilian jiu-jitsu at East Coast Martial Arts where he was a highly credentialed jiu-jitsu practitioner. Then, Dominic transitioned to professional wrestling. He trained in Cleveland at Absolute Intense Wrestling with Johnny Gargano and Candice Lerae. Now he is one-half of the dominant tag team Violence is Forever.

In this episode of Forged in Ohio, Dominic talks about East Coast Martial Arts, his transition to pro wrestling, his matches with Eddie Kingston, Minoru Suzuki, and MJF, the challenges of tag team wrestling, and future dream matches. All that and so much more in a fascinating episode about the world of professional wrestling!

Check out Dominic on social media:
Instagram: @dgarrinibc @aiwrestling @teameastcoast_bjj
Twitter: @dgarrinibc
Facebook: Dominic Garrini & Team East Coast

Forged in Ohio:
Instagram: @forgedinohio

Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Spiders (instrumental) by Pachyderm
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pachyderm/Live_at_the_Fillmore_instrumental_version/Pachyderm_-_Live_at_the_Fillmore_Ultra-Deluxe_Instrumental_Version_-_05_Spiders_instrument

Josh "The Jedi" Russo joins host Jake Murren for episode 14 of Forged in Ohio! Josh is a former Greco-Roman wrestler for the United States Marine Corps, a black belt in the MCMAP, and he now serves as the head of mentoring and coaching for DBTrained, a non-profit organization inspired to change lives with the sport of wrestling. 

In this episode of Forged in Ohio, Josh talks about his background in wrestling, what his time wrestling for the Marines was like, how he started with DBT, his purpose to work and inspire others, and even his passion for axe throwing as he is a professional in the World Axe Throwing League. All that and more in an episode featuring a one-of-a-kind combat sports athlete!

Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Spiders (instrumental) by Pachyderm
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pachyderm/Live_at_the_Fillmore_instrumental_version/Pachyderm_-_Live_at_the_Fillmore_Ultra-Deluxe_Instrumental_Version_-_05_Spiders_instrument

Joshua "The Flyin Hawaiian" Perreira joins host Jake Murren for episode 13 of Forged in Ohio. Josh was a 7-1-1 amateur fighter, he won four titles as an amateur, and is now a 1-0 professional mixed martial artist. In this episode of Forged in Ohio, Josh talks about his Hawaiian roots, the reason he moved to Ohio, the story of how he started with Matt Brown and Immortal Martial Arts, his recent pro debut win, and so much more in an episode with a fighter that you want to keep an eye on for the future.

Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Spiders (instrumental) by Pachyderm
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pachyderm/Live_at_the_Fillmore_instrumental_version/Pachyderm_-_Live_at_the_Fillmore_Ultra-Deluxe_Instrumental_Version_-_05_Spiders_instrument

Chad Kuhn joins host Jake Murren for episode 12 of Forged in Ohio. Chad is a manager at East Coast Martial Arts, a gym in Canton, Ohio. Chad specializes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and serves as an instructor for many students at East Coast. On Forged in Ohio, Chad gives us a deep dive into the martial art of BJJ, what inspired him to get into the sport, how the atmosphere at East Coast differs from other gyms, the difference between gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu, and so much more. It's an episode that you want to listen to as it provides a deeper look into the intricacy that is BJJ.

Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Spiders (instrumental) by Pachyderm
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pachyderm/Live_at_the_Fillmore_instrumental_version/Pachyderm_-_Live_at_the_Fillmore_Ultra-Deluxe_Instrumental_Version_-_05_Spiders_instrument

"Mad" Max Metzgar joins host Jake Murren for episode 11 of Forged in Ohio. Max is a 6-0 amateur mixed martial artist who has fought for many titles. He's ranked 1st among active amateur lightweight fighters in the state, and he's planning on turning pro soon. On Forged in Ohio, Max talks about how he got into fighting, his dedication to the sport, the injuries he's suffered before fights, what training at Ronin Training Center is like, his future potential in MMA, his brand, and so much more in an episode you won't want to miss.

Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Spiders (instrumental) by Pachyderm
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pachyderm/Live_at_the_Fillmore_instrumental_version/Pachyderm_-_Live_at_the_Fillmore_Ultra-Deluxe_Instrumental_Version_-_05_Spiders_instrument

Chris Porter joins host Jake Murren for episode 10 of Forged in Ohio. Chris is officially a 6-1 amateur mixed martial artist who is a two-time Ohio Combat League featherweight champion. Chris discusses his last fight for B2 Fighting Series against Skyler King, the hilarious story of how he got Jason "Jaguar" Jones into MMA, his plans to turn pro, and so much more. 

Music on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Spiders (instrumental) by Pachyderm
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pachyderm/Live_at_the_Fillmore_instrumental_version/Pachyderm_-_Live_at_the_Fillmore_Ultra-Deluxe_Instrumental_Version_-_05_Spiders_instrument