Jarred Brooks

Jarred Brooks (born May 2, 1993) is an American fighter currently competing in the Flyweight division of Rizin Fighting Federation. A professional competitor since 2014, he has also competed for the UFC, Pancrase and the World Series of Fighting.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Brooks made his promotional debut on July 29, 2017 at UFC 214 against TUF 24 semi-finalist Eric Shelton. He won the fight by split decision.

Brooks faced Deiveson Alcântara Figueiredo on October 28, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Brunson. He lost the bout via a controversial split decision.

Brooks was expected to face Hector Sandoval on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131. However, Sandoval was removed from the bout on May 22 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Jose Torres. Brooks lost the fight in round two after he attempted to slam Torres, but accidentally knocked himself out in the process.

Brooks was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Roberto Sanchez on September 8, 2018 at UFC 228. He won the fight via split decision.

On November 7, 2018, it was reported Brooks was released from UFC.

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. The bout ended in a no contest due to an accidental headbutt early in the first round.

Mixed martial arts record

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|Win
|align=center|16–2 (1)
|Haruo Ochi
|Decision (unanimous)
|Bellator & Rizin: Japan
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Saitama, Japan
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|15–2 (1)
|Victor Altamirano
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting 83
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:19
|Southgate, Michigan, United States
|
|-
|NC
|align=center|14–2 (1)
|Haruo Ochi
|No Contest (accidental headbutt) 
|Rizin 18
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:11
|Nagoya, Japan
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|-
|Win
|align=center|14–2
|Roberto Sanchez
|Decision (split)
|UFC 228
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Dallas, Texas, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|13–2
|Jose Torres
|KO (self-slam)
|UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:55
|Utica, New York, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|13–1
|Deiveson Figueiredo
|Decision (split)
|UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|São Paulo, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|13–0
|Eric Shelton
|Decision (split)
|UFC 214
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Anaheim, California, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|12–0
|Jun Nakamura
|KO (punch)
|Pancrase 281
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:23
|Tokyo, Japan
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|-
|Win
|align=center|11–0
|Corey Simmons
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Fight Night at the Island: Saunders vs. Volkmann
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:36
|Welch, Minnesota, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|10–0
|Erik Vo
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 23
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:05
|Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 9–0
|Chris Miah
|Decision (unanimous)
|WFCA 16: Grand Prix Akhmat 
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Grozny, Russia
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 8–0
|Junji Ito
|KO (elbows)
|World Series of Fighting Global Championship: Japan 1
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:29
|Tokyo, Japan
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|-
|Win
|align=center|7–0
|Abdiel Velazquez
|Decision (unanimous)
|House of Fame 4: Florida vs. Georgia
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|6–0
|Trevor Ward
|Decision (unanimous)
|Michiana Fight League 38
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|South Bend, Indiana, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|5–0
|Joey Diehl
|Decision (unanimous)
|Michiana Fight League 37
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|South Bend, Indiana, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|4–0
|C.J. Hamilton
|Decision (split)
|Alpha One Sports: IT Fight Series 30
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3–0
|Marshawn Hughes
|Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|Legends of Fighting 55
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:57
|Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|2–0
|Arthur Parker
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Absolute Fighting Championship 22
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:23
|Hollywood, Florida, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|1–0
|Chris Catala
|Submission
|Xplode Fight Series: Lock Down
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:21
|Davenport, Iowa, United States
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See also
 List of current UFC fighters

References

External links
 
 

Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists from Indiana
Category:Flyweight mixed martial artists
Category:People from Kosciusko County, Indiana
Category:1993 births
Category:Living people
Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters