Jared Downing

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Jared Downing
Born (1989-07-12) July 12, 1989 (age 34) [1]
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Other namesDemon Eyes
Nationality American
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach67.0 in (170 cm)
Fighting out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
TeamHard Drive MMA
Years active2009-2019
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins10
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision7
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jared Downing (born July 12, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist. A professional since 2009, he has fought in Bellator, Shark Fights, and the Resurrection Fighting Alliance.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Downing started his professional career in 2009. Until October 2011, he fought for many promotions throughout the United States, most notably Bellator and Shark Fights.

For Bellator, he faced Chad Vandenberg and Danny Tims. Downing defeated Vandenberg via submission in the third round, [2] and defeated Tims via split decision (30-27 Downing, 29-28 Tims, 30-27 Downing). [3]

For Shark Fights, he faced Ran Weathers and Roberto Vargas. Downing defeated Weathers by knockout early in the first round, [4] but against Vargas, he had his first defeat via split decision (30-27 Vargas, 30-27 Vargas, 30-27 Downing). [5]

Resurrection Fighting Alliance

Downing fought in the first two events of Resurrection Fighting Alliance. He defeated Eric Marriott at RFA 1: Elliott vs. Pulver and Alessandro Ferreira at RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander, both via unanimous decision. [6] [7]

Downing faced Jordan Rinaldi on November 30, 2012, at RFA 5: Downing vs. Rinaldi. He defeated Rinaldi in a five-round bout via unanimous decision to become the promotion's first-ever featherweight champion. [8]

Downing faced Lance Palmer on June 21, 2013, at RFA 8: Pettis vs. Pegg in his first title defense. Downing lost his title via split decision after five rounds (48-46 Downing, 48-46 Palmer, 48-46 Palmer). [9]

Second Bellator run

After some years away from the promotion, Downing was called to replace an injured Rob Emerson against Patricio Freire on July 31, 2013, at Bellator 97. [10] He was defeated via TKO in the second round. [11]

Downing faced The Ultimate Fighter 5 competitor Rob Emerson on October 18, 2013, at Bellator 104. He lost via submission early in the first round. [12]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches10 wins6 losses
By knockout11
By submission21
By decision74
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win10–6Jay EllisSubmission (guillotine choke)Elite Fight League 4April 13, 201912:18 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss9–6 Eric Wisely Decision (split)PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 19March 13, 201535:00 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesFor the Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship.
Loss9–5Martin BrownDecision (unanimous) Bellator 117 April 18, 201435:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Lightweight debut.
Loss9–4 Rob Emerson Submission (inverted heel hook) Bellator 104 October 18, 201311:44 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States148 lb Catchweight bout; Downing missed weight. [12]
Loss9–3 Patricio Freire TKO (punches) Bellator 97 July 31, 201320:54 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Loss9–2 Lance Palmer Decision (split)Resurrection Fighting Alliance 8: Pettis vs. PeggJune 21, 201355:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesLost the Resurrection Fighting Alliance Featherweight Championship.
Win9–1 Jordan Rinaldi Decision (unanimous)Resurrection Fighting Alliance 5: Downing vs. RinaldiNovember 30, 201255:00 Kearney, Nebraska, United StatesWon the Resurrection Fighting Alliance Featherweight Championship.
Win8–1Alessandro FerreiraDecision (unanimous)Resurrection Fighting Alliance 2: Yvel vs. AlexanderMarch 30, 201235:00 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win7–1Eric MarriottDecision (unanimous)Resurrection Fighting Alliance 1: Elliott vs. PulverDecember 16, 201135:00 Kearney, Nebraska, United States150 lb Catchweight bout. [1]
Loss6–1Roberto VargasDecision (split) Shark Fights 20 October 15, 201135:00 Laughlin, Nevada, United States
Win6–0 Ran Weathers KO (punches) Shark Fights 16: Neer vs. Juarez June 25, 201111:38 Odessa, Texas, United States Featherweight debut. [1]
Win5–0 Danny Tims Decision (split) Bellator 32 October 14, 201035:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win4–0William JoplinDecision (unanimous)CFFAC 2: Tribute to America's HeroesSeptember 11, 201035:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win3–0Chad VandenbergSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 22 June 17, 201031:35 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win2–0Ramiro HernandezDecision (unanimous)Pinnacle Combat MMA 4February 27, 201035:00 Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Win1–0Tim GormanDecision (split)MFDM: Ballroom Brawl 3November 13, 200935:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Mixed martial arts amateur record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win3–0Nick QuangvanSubmission (armbar)RCC 10: Devil's FightsOctober 30, 200912:12 Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Win2–0R.J. HarrisonTKO (punches)Glory Fighting Championships 8October 17, 200921:37 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win1–0Patrick OsbornTKO (punches)Glory Fighting Championships 7June 25, 20091N/A Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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