Jarred Brooks | |
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Born | Warsaw, Indiana, U.S. | May 2, 1993
Other names | The Monkey God |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
Division | Bantamweight Flyweight Strawweight |
Reach | 62 in (157 cm) [1] |
Fighting out of | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Team | Mash Fight Team Roots Combat Club [2] |
Wrestling | NCAA Division II wrestling |
Years active | 2014–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 26 |
Wins | 21 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 9 |
By decision | 10 |
Losses | 4 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 2 |
By disqualification | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Jarred Brooks Ford (born May 2, 1993) known professionally as Jarred Brooks, is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in ONE Championship, where he is the former ONE Strawweight World Champion and current Interim ONE Strawweight World Champion. A professional competitor since 2014, he has also competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Pancrase, Rizin Fighting Federation, and the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) (now Professional Fighters League).
Born and raised in Warsaw, Indiana, Brooks began wrestling from a young age alongside his brother. Competing in the 113 lb. weight class, Brooks was highly-talented and a touted prospect coming out of high school, being ranked first overall in the nation for his weight class as a senior. During his junior season, Brooks entered the state tournament with a record of 27–1, making it to the final before losing. [3] During his senior season, Brooks compiled an undefeated 35-0 record, capturing the state championship in the process. After originally attending Indiana Tech, he later transferred to Notre Dame College before focusing on a career in MMA. [4]
Before joining the UFC, Brooks compiled a record of 12–0 consisting of a variety of different finishes along the way, and also held an amateur record of 28–1, capturing ten titles. [5] His most notable wins before signing with UFC was the four time Shooto title challenger Junji Ito and Abdiel Velazquez when he became the House of Fame flyweight champion. [6]
Brooks was expected to face Ian McCall on February 11, 2017, at UFC 208. However, McCall was pulled from the fight the day it was scheduled to take place due to gastrointestinal illness. [7]
Brooks made his promotional debut on July 29, 2017, at UFC 214 against TUF 24 semi-finalist Eric Shelton. [8] He won the fight by split decision. [9]
Brooks faced Deiveson Figueiredo on October 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Brunson. [10] He lost the bout via a controversial split decision. [11]
Brooks was expected to face Hector Sandoval on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131. [12] However, Sandoval was removed from the bout on May 22 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Jose Torres. [13] Brooks lost the fight in round two after he attempted to slam Torres, but accidentally knocked himself out in the process. [14]
Brooks was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Roberto Sanchez on September 8, 2018, at UFC 228. [15] He won the fight via split decision. [16]
On November 7, 2018, it was reported Brooks was released from UFC. [17]
After being released from the UFC, Brooks signed with Rizin FF and made his promotional debut against Haruo Ochi at Rizin 18 on August 18, 2019. [18] The bout ended in a no contest due to an accidental headbutt early in the first round.
Brooks next fought with Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting at WXC 83, when he faced the undefeated Legacy Fighting Alliance veteran, Victor Altamirano. Brooks would dominate throughout the fight, and won by a rear-naked choke in the second round. [19]
Brooks' next fight was a return to strawweight, during Bellator Japan, when he re-matched the highly rated DEEP strawweight champion Haruo Ochi. [20] Brooks won a unanimous decision. [21] This would lead many media outlets and fight analysts to name Brooks as the worlds best strawweight. [22] [23]
Brooks signed a contract with ONE Championship, and was expected to make his promotional debut against Lito Adiwang at ONE on TNT 2 on April 14, 2021. [24] Adiwang would later withdraw from the bout, due to a positive COVID-19 test. [25] The bout was rescheduled for ONE Championship: NextGen III on November 26, 2021. [26] He won the bout via arm-triangle choke in the second round. [27]
Brooks faced Hiroba Minowa at ONE: Only the Brave on January 28, 2022. [28] Brooks won the bout in dominant fashion via unanimous decision. [29]
Brooks faced Bokang Masuyane at ONE 156 on April 22, 2022. [30] Masuyane missed weight at the official weigh-ins and forfeited 20% of his purse to Brooks. [31] Brooks won the fight by a first-round technical submission. [32]
Brooks was scheduled to face the ONE Strawweight World Championship bout against Joshua Pacio at ONE 158 on June 3, 2022. [33] However, the bout was eventually postponed, as Brooks withdrew from the fight due to an injury. [34] The fight was rescheduled at ONE 164 on December 3, 2022. [35] Brooks won the fight and the belt by unanimous decision. [36]
Brooks made his first title defense against Joshua Pacio in a rematch on March 1, 2024, at ONE 166. [37] Brooks lost the fight via disqualification due to an illegal slam. [38]
Brooks faced Gustavo Balart for the interim ONE Strawweight World Championship on August 3, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 24. [39] At the weigh-ins, Balart came in at 126 lb (after coming in at 131.75 lb in his first attempt), 1 pounds over the limit. As a result, Balart was fined 25% of his purse and was ineligible for the title, only Brooks was eligible to win the title. [40] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round one. [41]
Brooks faced Reece McLaren in a flyweight bout on December 7, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 26. [42] He lost the fight via split decision. [43]
Brooks is scheduled to face Joshua Pacio in a trilogy bout, for the ONE Strawweight World Championship unification bout on February 20, 2025, at ONE 171. [44]
Brooks describes his style as catch wrestling. [45] [46]
Brooks challenged Mikey Musumeci for the ONE Championship flyweight submission grappling world title at ONE Fight Night 13 on August 5, 2023. [47] He was submitted with a triangle/armbar and lost the match. [48]
Brooks is expecting his first child together with his girlfriend, Francesa Ann Dimambro, due on November 14, 2023. [49] [50]
26 matches | 21 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 2 | 1 |
By submission | 9 | 0 |
By decision | 10 | 2 |
By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 21–4 (1) | Reece McLaren | Decision (split) | ONE Fight Night 26 | December 7, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Bangkok, Thailand | Bantamweight bout. |
Win | 21–3 (1) | Gustavo Balart | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ONE Fight Night 24 | August 3, 2024 | 1 | 4:39 | Bangkok, Thailand | Won the interim ONE Strawweight Championship (125 lb). Balart missed weight (126 lb) and was ineligible for the title. |
Loss | 20–3 (1) | Joshua Pacio | DQ (illegal slam) | ONE 166 | March 1, 2024 | 1 | 0:56 | Lusail, Qatar | Lost the ONE Strawweight Championship (125 lb). |
Win | 20–2 (1) | Joshua Pacio | Decision (unanimous) | ONE 164 | December 3, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Pasay, Philippines | Won the ONE Strawweight Championship (125 lb). |
Win | 19–2 (1) | Bokang Masunyane | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | ONE 156 | April 22, 2022 | 1 | 4:39 | Kallang, Singapore | ONE Strawweight title eliminator; Masunyane missed weight (128 lb). |
Win | 18–2 (1) | Hiroba Minowa | Decision (unanimous) | ONE: Only the Brave | January 28, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
Win | 17–2 (1) | Lito Adiwang | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | ONE: NextGen 3 | November 26, 2021 | 2 | 3:07 | Kallang, Singapore | |
Win | 16–2 (1) | Haruo Ochi | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator & Rizin: Japan | December 29, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | Strawweight bout. |
Win | 15–2 (1) | Victor Altamirano | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WXC 83: Warrior Wednesday 8 | October 30, 2019 | 2 | 4:19 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | |
NC | 14–2 (1) | Haruo Ochi | NC (accidental clash of heads) | Rizin 18 | August 18, 2019 | 1 | 0:11 | Nagoya, Japan | Strawweight bout. Accidental clash of heads rendered Ochi unable to continue. |
Win | 14–2 | Roberto Sanchez | Decision (split) | UFC 228 | September 8, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 13–2 | Jose Torres | KO (slam) | UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes | June 1, 2018 | 2 | 2:55 | Utica, New York, United States | Brooks knocked himself out attempting to slam Torres. |
Loss | 13–1 | Deiveson Figueiredo | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida | October 28, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Win | 13–0 | Eric Shelton | Decision (split) | UFC 214 | July 29, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | Return to Flyweight. |
Win | 12–0 | Jun Nakamura | KO (punch) | Pancrase 281 | October 2, 2016 | 2 | 1:23 | Tokyo, Japan | Strawweight bout. |
Win | 11–0 | Corey Simmons | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fight Night at the Island: Saunders vs. Volkmann | September 9, 2016 | 1 | 2:36 | Welch, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 10–0 | Erik Vo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pinnacle Combat 23 | April 29, 2016 | 1 | 3:05 | Dubuque, Iowa, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
Win | 9–0 | Chris Miah | Decision (unanimous) | WFCA 16 | March 12, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | Return to Flyweight. |
Win | 8–0 | Junji Ito | KO (elbows) | WSOF Global 2 | February 7, 2016 | 2 | 3:29 | Tokyo, Japan | Strawweight debut. |
Win | 7–0 | Abdiel Velazquez | Decision (unanimous) | House of Fame 4: Florida vs. Georgia | October 29, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | Won the vacant HOF Flyweight Championship. |
Win | 6–0 | Trevor Ward | Decision (unanimous) | Michiana Fight League 38 | June 11, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Joey Diehl | Decision (unanimous) | Michiana Fight League 37 | March 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Cee Jay Hamilton | Decision (split) | Alpha One Sports: IT Fight Series 30 | January 30, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Marshawn Hughes | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Legends of Fighting 55 | November 21, 2014 | 1 | 0:57 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Arthur Parker | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Absolute FC 22 | September 19, 2014 | 1 | 1:23 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Chris Catala | Submission | Xplode Fight Series: Lock Down | August 9, 2014 | 1 | 0:21 | Davenport, Iowa, United States | Flyweight debut. |
Amateur record breakdown | ||
13 matches | 13 wins | 0 losses |
By knockout | 2 | 0 |
By submission | 9 | 0 |
By decision | 2 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 13–0 | Jay Edwards | Submission (rear-naked choke) | MFL 34 | May 17, 2014 | 2 | 1:32 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | Defended the MFL Amateur Flyweight Title |
Win | 12–0 | Levi Rose | Submission (verbal submission) | ELE - Extreme Combat Challenge | March 29, 2014 | 2 | 1:25 | Muncie, IN, United States | Bantamweight bout |
Win | 11–0 | Christopher Tanner | Submission (strikes) | AoW 9 - The Return | February 1, 2014 | 1 | 2:53 | Indianapolis, United States | For the AoW Amateur Flyweight Title |
Win | 10–0 | Christopher Tanner | Submission (armbar) | MFL 31 | August 23, 2013 | 1 | 2:15 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | For the MFL Amateur Flyweight Title |
Win | 9–0 | Isaac Flores | TKO | Misfit MMA 06/01/13 | June 1, 2013 | 2 | 1:00 | Holland, Michigan, United States | |
Win | 8–0 | Daxton Guericke | Submission (armbar) | MFL 26 | August 18, 2012 | 2 | 1:04 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 7–0 | Zach Spicher | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Elite Kagefighting Championship 2 | July 28, 2012 | 1 | 2:25 | Warsaw, Indiana, United States | Won the EKC Amateur Flyweight Title |
Win | 6–0 | Mikeal Wood, Jr. | Submission (guillotine choke) | MFL 25 | June 2, 2012 | 1 | 0:19 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Matt Baker | Submission (rear-naked choke) | XXX Extreme Fighting: Judgement Day | October 1, 2011 | 1 | 2:17 | Benton Harbor, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Dallas Berger | Submission (armbar) | Chaos at the Cove | September 2, 2011 | 1 | 2:58 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Dereck Dooley | TKO (corner stoppage) | XXX Extreme Fighting: Indiana vs Michigan 2 | August 21, 2010 | 2 | 0:38 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Zach Sterling | Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Challenge 159 | August 13, 2010 | 3 | 3:00 | Elkhart, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Vu Pham | Decision (unanimous) | Total Fight Series 2 | July 10, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Huntington, Indiana, United States |
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Musumeci eventually set up a triangle choke with that overhook, locking it up on the opposite side to the traditional version so that he could start attacking Brooks' arm. Brooks kept his arm underneath Musumeci to defend the choke but Musumeci slowly exposed it and locked up a tight armbar, cranking on it to get the tap.