Jarred Brooks

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Jarred Brooks
Born (1993-05-02) May 2, 1993 (age 31)
Warsaw, Indiana, United States
Other namesThe Monkey God
Nationality American
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Bantamweight
Flyweight
Strawweight
Reach62 in (157 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Detroit, Michigan, United States
TeamMash Fight Team
Roots Combat Club [2]
Wrestling NCAA Division II wrestling
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins20
By knockout2
By submission8
By decision10
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision1
By disqualification1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jarred Brooks Ford (born May 2, 1993) professionally known as Jarred Brooks, is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in ONE Championship, where he is the former 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).

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Background

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]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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]

Rizin

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]

ONE Championship

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]

ONE Strawweight World Champion

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]

Post-championship and Interim title

Brooks will be schedule to face fellow wrestler Gustavo Balart at ONE Fight Night 24 in Bangkok, Thailand for the Interim ONE Strawweight MMA World Championship on August 2, 2024.

Professional grappling career

Brooks describes his style as catch wrestling. [39] [40]

Brooks challenged Mikey Musumeci for the ONE Championship flyweight submission grappling world title at ONE Fight Night 13 on August 5, 2023. [41] He was submitted with a triangle/armbar and lost the match. [42]

Personal life

Brooks is expecting his first child together with his girlfriend, Francesa Ann Dimambro, due on November 14, 2023. [43] [44]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches20 wins3 losses
By knockout21
By submission80
By decision101
By disqualification01
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–3 (1) Joshua Pacio DQ (illegal slam) ONE 166 March 1, 202410:56 Lusail, QatarLost the ONE Strawweight Championship (125 lb).
Win20–2 (1) Joshua Pacio Decision (unanimous) ONE 164 December 3, 202255:00 Pasay, PhilippinesWon the ONE Strawweight Championship (125 lb).
Win19–2 (1)Bokang MasunyaneTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE 156 April 22, 202214:39 Kallang, Singapore ONE Strawweight title eliminator; Masunyane missed weight (128 lb).
Win18–2 (1)Hiroba MinowaDecision (unanimous) ONE: Only the Brave January 28, 202235:00 Kallang, Singapore
Win17–2 (1)Lito AdiwangSubmission (arm-triangle choke) ONE: NextGen III November 26, 202123:07 Kallang, SingaporeReturn to Flyweight.
Win16–2 (1) Haruo Ochi Decision (unanimous) Bellator & Rizin: Japan December 29, 201935:00 Saitama, Japan
Win15–2 (1)Victor AltamiranoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting 83October 30, 201924:19 Southgate, Michigan, United StatesFlyweight bout.
NC14–2 (1) Haruo Ochi No Contest (accidental headbutt) Rizin 18 August 18, 201910:11 Nagoya, JapanReturn to Strawweight.
Win14–2 Roberto Sanchez Decision (split) UFC 228 September 8, 201835:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss13–2 Jose Torres KO (slam) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 201822:55 Utica, New York, United StatesBrooks knocked himself out attempting to slam Torres
Loss13–1 Deiveson Figueiredo Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida October 28, 201735:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win13–0 Eric Shelton Decision (split) UFC 214 July 29, 201735:00 Anaheim, California, United StatesReturn to Flyweight.
Win12–0Jun NakamuraKO (punch)Pancrase 281October 2, 201621:23 Tokyo, JapanStrawweight bout.
Win11–0Corey SimmonsSubmission (rear-naked choke)Fight Night at the Island: Saunders vs. VolkmannSeptember 9, 201612:36 Welch, Minnesota, United States
Win10–0Erik VoSubmission (rear-naked choke)PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 23April 29, 201613:05 Dubuque, Iowa, United StatesBantamweight debut.
Win9–0Chris MiahDecision (unanimous)WFCA 16: Grand Prix AkhmatMarch 12, 201635:00 Grozny, RussiaReturn to Flyweight.
Win8–0 Junji Ito KO (elbows) WSOF Global Championship 2: Japan February 7, 201623:29 Tokyo, JapanStrawweight debut.
Win7–0Abdiel VelazquezDecision (unanimous)House of Fame 4: Florida vs. GeorgiaOctober 29, 201535:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesWon the House of Fame Flyweight Championship.
Win6–0Trevor WardDecision (unanimous)Michiana Fight League 38June 11, 201535:00 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win5–0Joey DiehlDecision (unanimous)Michiana Fight League 37March 28, 201535:00 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win4–0C.J. HamiltonDecision (split)Alpha One Sports: IT Fight Series 30January 30, 201535:00 Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States
Win3–0Marshawn HughesSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Legends of Fighting 55November 21, 201410:57 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win2–0Arthur ParkerSubmission (rear-naked choke)Absolute Fighting Championship 22September 19, 201411:23 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win1–0Chris CatalaSubmissionXplode Fight Series: Lock DownAugust 9, 201410:21 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesFlyweight debut.

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Amateur mixed martial arts record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win13–0Jay EdwardsSubmission (rear-naked choke)MFL 34May 17, 201421:32 South Bend, Indiana, United StatesDefended the MFL Amateur Flyweight Title
Win12–0Levi RoseSubmission (verbal submission)ELE - Extreme Combat ChallengeMarch 29, 201421:25 Muncie, IN, United StatesBantamweight bout
Win11–0Christopher TannerSubmission (strikes)AoW 9 - The ReturnFebruary 1, 201412:53 Indianapolis, United StatesFor the AoW Amateur Flyweight Title
Win10–0Christopher TannerSubmission (armbar)MFL 31August 23, 201312:15 South Bend, Indiana, United StatesFor the MFL Amateur Flyweight Title
Win9–0Isaac FloresTKOMisfit MMA 06/01/13June 1, 201321:00 Holland, Michigan, United States
Win8–0Daxton GuerickeSubmission (armbar)MFL 26August 18, 201221:04 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win7–0Zach SpicherSubmission (rear-naked choke)Elite Kagefighting Championship 2July 28, 201212:25 Warsaw, Indiana, United StatesWon the EKC Amateur Flyweight Title
Win6–0Mikeal Wood, Jr.Submission (guillotine choke)MFL 25June 2, 201210:19 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win5–0Matt BakerSubmission (rear-naked choke)XXX Extreme Fighting: Judgement DayOctober 1, 201112:17 Benton Harbor, United States
Win4–0Dallas BergerSubmission (armbar)Chaos at the CoveSeptember 2, 201112:58 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win3–0Dereck DooleyTKO (corner stoppage)XXX Extreme Fighting: Indiana vs Michigan 2August 21, 201020:38 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win2–0Zach SterlingDecision (unanimous)Extreme Challenge 159August 13, 201033:00 Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Win1–0Vu PhamDecision (unanimous)Total Fight Series 2July 10, 201035:00 Huntington, Indiana, United States

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