Jared Vanderaa

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Jared Vanderaa
BornJared Vanderaa [1]
(1992-05-12) May 12, 1992 (age 32)
Richland, Washington, United States
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight245 lb (111 kg; 17 st 7 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach80.0 in (203 cm) [2]
Fighting out ofHemet, California
TeamPrimeTime MMA / Team Quest Hemet (2010–2022) [3]
Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center (2015–2022) [3]
Kings MMA (2022–present) [4] [5]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Tom Gallicchio and Joe Stevenson [6]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins17
By knockout8
By submission6
By decision3
Losses11
By knockout4
By submission3
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jared Vanderaa [1] (born May 12, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Vanderaa was born in Washington but moved around a lot with his mother in pursuit of opportunities, eventually settling in California. [7] Vanderaa started training MMA in February 2010, right after wrestling season, and had his amateur first fight in October 2010. He started wrestling at 15, a sophomore in high school and then dislocated his shoulder right at the end of the season. He got it fixed and joined an MMA gym immediately after, beginning his MMA journey. [8] He attended California Baptist University but dropped out after a couple of days. [9]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Vanderaa competed as an amateur from 2012 to 2015, in the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions. He compiled a record of 5–4. [10] In his professional debut, he submitted John Rizzo via rear-naked choke in the first round. Vanderaa defeated his next four foes all by stoppages. Vanderaa faced Richard Odoms at LFA 15 for the LFA Heavyweight Championship on June 30, 2017. He lost the bout via kimura in the 5th round. [11]

After tapping out Idrees Wasi in first round at Global Knockout 10, he made his Extreme Fighting Championship debut in South Africa at EFC 66, losing the split decision to Andrew van Zyl for the EFC Heavyweight Championship. [12]

After losing a short notice bout via unanimous decision to Vernon Lewis at LFA 35, [13] Vanderaa defeated Elvis Moyo via TKO in the second round at EFC 73. Vanderaa then defeated UFC veteran Ruan Potts via TKO in round two at EFC 76, winning the EFC Heavyweight Championship. [14] At EFC 77, Vanderaa defended the title, defeating Ricky Mischolas via TKO in the second round. At LFA 74, Vanderaa lost to Renan Ferreira via triangle choke submission in the second round. [15] He rebounded, defeating Tony Lopez via unanimous decision at SMASH Global 9, winning the Smash Global Heavyweight Championship. [16]

At Dana White's Contender Series 34, Vanderaa defeated Harry Hunsucker via TKO in the first round, securing him a contract from the UFC. [17]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Vanderaa was scheduled to face Serghei Spivac on December 12, 2020, at UFC 256 [18] However, Vanderaa tested positive for COVID-19 during fight week and had to withdraw. [19] The pair eventually met on February 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 185. [20] Vanderaa lost the fight via technical knockout in round two. [21]

Vanderaa faced Justin Tafa on May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt. [22] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [23] This bout earned him the Fight of the Night award. [24]

Vanderaa faced Alexander Romanov on October 9, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez. [25] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two. [26]

Vanderaa was scheduled to face Azamat Murzakanov, replacing Philipe Lins on December 4, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 31. [27] However, shortly after the weigh-ins, officials announced that the bout had been canceled due to Vanderaa not being medically cleared. [28]

Vanderaa faced Andrei Arlovski on February 12, 2022, at UFC 271. [29] He lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision. [30]

Vanderaa faced Aleksei Oleinik, replacing Ilir Latifi, on April 9, 2022, at UFC 273. [31] He lost the fight via scarf hold submission in the first round. [32]

Vanderaa faced Chase Sherman on July 9, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev. [33] He lost the fight via knockout in round three. [34]

As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Vanderaa faced Waldo Cortes-Acosta on October 29, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 213. [35] [5] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [36]

After five straight losses, Vanderaa was released by the UFC in December 2022. [37]

Post-UFC career

As the first bout of his post-UFC tenure Vanderaa faced Nick Costello at Gladiator Challenge – Proving Ground on March 4, 2023. He won the bout via first-minute submission. [10]

He then made his light heavyweight debut against Chuck Campbell at Lights Out Fighting 10 on August 26, 2023, losing via third-round knockout. [38]

Vanderaa next faced the undefeated Kent Mafileo at Fierce FC 30 on February 10, 2024. He would win the bout via second round submission. [39]

Vanderaa would then face Eric Iman at Fierce FC 32 on May 31, 2024. He would win the bout via first round submission. [40]

Vanderaa would next face Alexey Kiser at LXF 17 on June 15, 2024. He would win the fight via first round technical knockout extending his win streak to three. [41]

Personal life

Vanderaa and his fiancée Lauren have two daughters, born in 2017 and 2021. [42]

Vanderaa and his fiancée own the Team Quest gym in Hemet, which is the successor of PrimeTime MMA where Jared began his career. [3] [43]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
28 matches17 wins11 losses
By knockout84
By submission63
By decision34
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win17–11Demoreo DennisDecision (unanimous)Z Promotions Fight Night 20August 23, 202435:00 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win16–11Alexey KiserTKO (punches)LXF 17June 16, 202412:27 Pauma Valley, California, United States
Win15–11Eric ImanSubmission (rear-naked choke)Fierce FC 32May 31, 202411:39 West Valley City, Utah, United StatesDefended the Fierce FC Heavyweight Championship.
Win14–11Kent MafileoSubmission (guillotine choke)Fierce FC 30February 10, 202423:46 West Valley City, Utah, United StatesWon the Fierce FC Heavyweight Championship.
Loss13–11Chuck CampbellKO (punch)LXF 10August 26, 202334:34 Pauma Valley, California, United StatesLight Heavyweight bout.
Win13–10Nick CostelloSubmission (rear-naked choke)Gladiator Challenge: Proving GroundMarch 4, 202310:46 Valley Center, California, United States
Loss12–10Waldo Cortes-AcostaDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen October 29, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss12–9 Chase Sherman TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev July 9, 202233:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss12–8 Aleksei Oleinik Submission (scarf hold) UFC 273 April 9, 202213:39 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Loss12–7 Andrei Arlovski Decision (split) UFC 271 February 12, 202235:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss12–6 Alexander Romanov TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez October 9, 202124:43 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–5 Justin Tafa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt May 22, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss11–5 Serghei Spivac TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis February 20, 202124:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–4Harry HunsuckerTKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 34 November 4, 202013:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–4Tony LopezDecision (unanimous)SMASH Global 9December 19, 201955:00 Hollywood, California, United StatesWon the SG Heavyweight Championship.
Loss9–4 Renan Ferreira Submission (triangle choke) LFA 74 August 30, 201922:37 Riverside, California, United States
Win9–3Ricky MisholasTKO (punches)EFC 77March 16, 201921:49 Pretoria, South AfricaDefended the EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win8–3 Ruan Potts TKO (punches)EFC 76December 8, 201833:24 Pretoria, South AfricaWon the vacant EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win7–3Elvis MoyoTKO (punches)EFC 73September 7, 201822:00 Sun City, South Africa
Loss6–3Vernon LewisDecision (unanimous) LFA 35 March 9, 201835:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss6–2Andrew van ZylDecision (split)EFC 66December 16, 201755:00 Pretoria, South AfricaFor the EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win6–1Idrees WasiSubmission (straight ankle lock)GKO 10August 5, 201711:35 Jackson, California, United States
Loss5–1Richard OdomsSubmission (kimura) LFA 15 June 30, 201752:45 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United StatesFor the vacant LFA Heavyweight Championship.
Win5–0Sean JohnsonSubmission (guillotine choke)SMASH Global 4September 15, 201612:28 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win4–0Mychal ClarkTKO (punches)BAMMA Badbeat 20June 10, 201610:20 Commerce, California, United States
Win3–0Joe HernandezKO (punch)SMASH Global 3March 24, 201621:13 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win2–0Daylin MurrayTKO (punches)The Main Event 2November 13, 201514:11 San Diego, California, United StatesHeavyweight debut.
Win1–0John RizzoSubmission (rear-naked choke)KOTC: SanctionedJune 14, 201510:29 San Jacinto, California, United StatesCatchweight (230 lb) bout.

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