UFC Vet Jake O’Brien: Fighting Jon Jones, Cain Velasquez & His Daughter’s Cancer Battle

What happens when a man who stepped into the UFC Octagon against legends like Jon Jones, Cain Velasquez, and Andrei Arlovski faces a fight he can't win with his fists? This week on Those AshHoles Podcast, we're joined by Indianapolis native and former UFC heavyweight "Irish" Jake O'Brien for an incredible conversation filled with legendary MMA stories, hilarious moments, and an emotional journey that hits harder than anything inside the Octagon. 🥊 FROM INDIANA WRESTLING LEGEND TO THE UFC Jake takes us back to his days at Franklin Central High School, where he became a THREE-TIME Indiana state wrestling champion, before continuing his career at Purdue University and eventually making his way into the UFC. We dive into: 🔥 What it was REALLY like fighting Jon Jones, Cain Velasquez, and Andrei Arlovski. 🔥 How Jake pulled off a massive UFC upset against Heath Herring. 🔥 The legendary Mirko Cro Cop fight that almost happened. 🔥 Backyard boxing wars with his twin brother. 🔥 Training with some of the biggest names in MMA. 🔥 How Dana White stepped up for Jake's family when they needed it most. 🔥 Life after the UFC and coaching the next generation at Top Level in Indianapolis. ❤️ THE MOST IMPORTANT FIGHT OF HIS LIFE: AVA O'BRIEN The conversation takes an emotional turn when Jake opens up about his daughter Ava's courageous battle with Ewing sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Jake has faced some of the most dangerous fighters in UFC history, but nothing could prepare him for watching his daughter battle cancer. He shares the heartbreaking reality of being a father who can't fight this battle for his little girl, the incredible strength of Ava and his wife, and the overwhelming support they've received from family, friends, and the MMA community. We also hear how UFC President Dana White reached out and provided life-changing support to Jake's family. PLEASE SUPPORT AVA! ❤️ Follow Ava's journey on Facebook by searching "Ava Is Limitless." Let's show the O'Brien family what the AshHole Army is all about! 🎙️ JOIN THE ASHHOLE ARMY! If you love uncensored conversations, unbelievable stories, MMA, wrestling, and a whole lot of laughs, you've found your people. 👍 LIKE this episode! 💬 COMMENT below: Who was the toughest opponent Jake O'Brien ever faced inside the Octagon? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 👉    / @thoseashholes   From the wrestling mats of Indiana to the UFC Octagon, and now to the fight that matters most, this is one episode you don't want to miss. God Bless Ava O'Brien. ❤️ #ThoseAshHoles #JakeOBrien #UFC #JonJones #CainVelasquez #MMA #DanaWhite #Wrestling #UFCStories #AvaIsLimitless #EwingSarcoma