Ohio MMA Podcast

This week undefeated amateur fighter "Honey" Hayden Russell joins me to discuss his upcoming bout at LFA 180. Hayden trains at Demolition Fight Team and looks to move to 3-0 in the bout. He talks about getting into MMA after playing basketball, fighting at 3 different weight classes in 3 fights, and more.

Andrew Law joins me this week on the Ohio MMA Podcast to discuss his upcoming fight this weekend at Future of Fighting in Louisville, Kentucky. Andrew has been fighting for over a decade and is one of the most respected fighters in Ohio. In addition to training, he's also the head coach at Route 250 Martial Arts.

This week Cornell Beachem Jr. joins me on the #OhioMMA Podcast. Cornell makes his amateur debut this weekend at Ohio Combat League 28. He was a Division III national champion wrestler at Mt. St. Joseph's College, and was also an All-American football player. We discuss his transition to MMA, training at Vision MMA, and more.

Newly undefeated pro fighter Mark "Meat Train" Gordon joins the Ohio MMA Podcast this week to discuss winning his pro debut. Gordon needed just 14 seconds to earn a TKO victory at Made Men Promotions in West Virginia last weekend. We talk about his journey in MMA, his base of wrestling and football, and training with Revolution Fight & Fitness. You can follow Mark @_mark_gordonjr.

This week pro featherweight Ilyaz Mamadaliyev joins me to discuss his upcoming bout against Daniel Boehle at Ohio Combat League 28 on March 2nd. We also discuss his big plans for 2024, staying motivated through cancelled fights, and training at Vision MMA in Cincinnati.

Veteran MMA fighter Kyle "Kyote" Rozewski joins me this week. Kyle and I go way back, from our time commentating fights together to our previous show, The Kyote Ugly Show. Kyle moved to China in 2014 where he has lived and trained since. He had more than 50 fights in his career and recently retired after a career that spanned more than a decade. On this episode we talk about some of our...

Unbeaten amateur fighter Gates "Sniper" Cook joins me this week to discuss winning the 2023 Ohio MMA Amateur Rising Star. Gates won alongside his girlfriend Sydnee Leeth. Cook also discusses his upcoming fight at Caged Thunder, and his future plans.

Dusty Shaffer joins me this week to discuss his upcoming pro debut at WFC 165. After a 6-1 amateur run that ended with him winning the Made Men Promotions featherweight title, Dusty decided to turn pro. He discusses his trouble finding a fight for his debut, being willing to face anybody, and his unique philosophy of training at 3 different gyms. We also talk about his love and passion for music a...

This week professional heavyweight fighter "Bad" Matt Adams joins me to discuss his upcoming bare-knuckle boxing debut at BKFC Prospect Series 3. Matt discusses facing a UFC veteran in Juan Adams, as well as his up and down 2023 campaign. Matt is 2-1 in MMA and 3-0-1 in boxing and said he wants to stay active in 2024. We also discuss his training at VO2 Fitness, his support system, and w...

This week undefeated professional fighter Mataeo "Top Ape" Garner joins me to discuss winning two 2023 Ohio MMA Awards - Pro Rising Star and Pro Submission of the Year. Garner went 3-0 in 2023 including winning his pro debut under the LFA banner. We also chat his plans for 2024 and make the first announcement of his upcoming opponent at 247 FC - Brawl in the Burgh 20 in February.

Undefeated amateur fighter Quintin Richards joins the podcast this week. Richards moved to 6-0 on his amateur career with a first round submission win over Zane Finley to earn the lightweight title at BCM Promotions - Fight Night 15. After the bout, Richards announced his intentions to turn pro heading into 2024.

Lucas Mast joins the podcast this week to discuss his upcoming bout at Caged Thunder 24. Lucas looks to improve on his 1-2 record as a pro when he faces Mohammad Ali in the main event in Millersburg, Ohio. You can follow Lucas @lucas_mast_.

Unbeaten pro flyweight Ben Willeford joins the show to discuss his recent victory at Made Men Promotions to move his record to 3-0. The Louisiana native talks moving to Ohio to train after wrestling in college at Cleveland State, training at Strong Style MMA, and his passion for cajun food and videography. You can follow Ben @benwilleford125.

Anthony Jagel joins the show to discuss winning his pro debut at Combat Global last month. The former collegiate wrestler is now 1-0 as a pro and he discusses his team, his path to becoming a pro, his faith, and more. You can follow Anthony at @itsthebagel.

Jaden Mattox joins the show to discuss his upcoming pro bout against Jose Arriaga at Ohio Combat League 26. Jaden is 1-0 as a pro and is a former two-time state champion wrestler in Ohio. You can follow Jaden @jaden_mattox.

Luke Albu joins the podcast to discuss his pro Muay Thai debut, which takes place at Warrior's Cup 56 on Oct. 20 in New York. Luke talks about living and training in Thailand for a year and training since returning to the U.S. You can follow Luke @luke.albu

This week 247 Fighting Championships General Manager Hunter Homistek joins the Ohio MMA Podcast to discuss the promotion's first event in Ohio, 513 Fight Night. The event takes place at Sharonville Convention Center in the Cincinnati area on Sept. 9.

Asher Frederick joins David McKinney on Episode 3 of the Ohio MMA Podcast to discuss his victory in his pro debut at Ohio Combat League 25 over Haseeb Khetab.

Jayde Sheeley joins the Ohio MMA Podcast to discuss her upcoming bout at LFA 160. She looks for her first pro victory when she faces Diamond Long in a strawweight bout in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Josh Perreira joins the first episode of the Ohio MMA Podcast to discuss his upcoming bout at LFA 160. Josh will face Itzik Yakobov as he looks to move his professional record to 2-0.