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Jarred Brooks

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).

Jarred Brooks
Brooks in 2018
Born (1993-05-02) May 2, 1993 (age 31)
Warsaw, Indiana, United States
Other namesThe Monkey God
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Flyweight
Strawweight
Reach62 in (157 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofDetroit, Michigan, United States
TeamMash Fight Team
Roots Combat Club[2]
WrestlingNCAA Division II wrestling
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins21
By knockout2
By submission9
By decision10
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision1
By disqualification1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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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

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Early career

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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]

Professional grappling career

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Brooks describes his style as catch wrestling.[42][43]

Brooks challenged Mikey Musumeci for the ONE Championship flyweight submission grappling world title at ONE Fight Night 13 on August 5, 2023.[44] He was submitted with a triangle/armbar and lost the match.[45]

Personal life

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Brooks is expecting his first child together with his girlfriend, Francesa Ann Dimambro, due on November 14, 2023.[46][47]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
25 matches 21 wins 3 losses
By knockout 2 1
By submission 9 0
By decision 10 1
By disqualification 0 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 Return to Flyweight.
Win 16–2 (1) Haruo Ochi Decision (unanimous) Bellator & Rizin: Japan December 29, 2019 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 15–2 (1) Victor Altamirano Submission (rear-naked choke) Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting 83 October 30, 2019 2 4:19 Southgate, Michigan, United States Flyweight bout.
NC 14–2 (1) Haruo Ochi NC (accidental clash of heads) Rizin 18 August 18, 2019 1 0:11 Nagoya, Japan Return to Strawweight. 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) PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 23 April 29, 2016 1 3:05 Dubuque, Iowa, United States Bantamweight debut.
Win 9–0 Chris Miah Decision (unanimous) WFCA 16: Grand Prix Akhmat March 12, 2016 3 5:00 Grozny, Russia Return to Flyweight.
Win 8–0 Junji Ito KO (elbows) WSOF Global Championship 2: Japan 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 House of Fame 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 C.J. 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 Fighting Championship 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.

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Amateur mixed martial arts record

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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

See also

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References

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  47. ^ Brooks, Jarred (May 21, 2023). "Naomi Mae Brooks coming to a world near you ! November 14th, 2023! Very happy to becoming a father ,looking forward to being your rock Naomi! I'm". instagram.com. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
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