Jared Downing

Jared Downing (born July 12, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist. A professional since 2009, he has fought in Bellator, Shark Fights, and the Resurrection Fighting Alliance.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Downing started his professional career in 2009. Until October 2011, he fought for many promotions throughout the United States, most notably Bellator and Shark Fights.

For Bellator, he faced Chad Vandenberg and Danny Tims. Downing defeated Vandenberg via submission in the third round, and defeated Tims via split decision (30-27 Downing, 29-28 Tims, 30-27 Downing).

For Shark Fights, he faced Ran Weathers and Roberto Vargas. Downing defeated Weathers by knockout early in the first round, but against Vargas, he had his first defeat via split decision (30-27 Vargas, 30-27 Vargas, 30-27 Downing).

Resurrection Fighting Alliance Downing fought in the first two events of Resurrection Fighting Alliance. He defeated Eric Marriott at RFA 1: Elliott vs. Pulver and Alessandro Ferreira at RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander, both via unanimous decision.

Downing faced Jordan Rinaldi on November 30, 2012, at RFA 5: Downing vs. Rinaldi. He defeated Rinaldi in a five-round bout via unanimous decision to become the promotion's first-ever featherweight champion.

Downing faced Lance Palmer on June 21, 2013, at RFA 8: Pettis vs. Pegg in his first title defense. Downing lost his title via split decision after five rounds (48-46 Downing, 48-46 Palmer, 48-46 Palmer).

Second Bellator run After some years away from the promotion, Downing was called to replace an injured Rob Emerson against Patricio Freire on July 31, 2013, at Bellator 97. He was defeated via TKO in the second round.

Downing faced The Ultimate Fighter 5 competitor Rob Emerson on October 18, 2013, at Bellator 104. He lost via submission early in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Resurrection Fighting Alliance RFA Featherweight Championship (One time; inaugural)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Jay Ellis Submission (guillotine choke) Elite Fight League 4

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Welterweight debut. Loss

Eric Wisely Decision (split) PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 19

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States For the Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship. Loss

Martin Brown Decision (unanimous) Bellator 117

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Lightweight debut. Loss

Rob Emerson Submission (inverted heel hook) Bellator 104

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Loss

Patricio Freire TKO (punches) Bellator 97

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Loss

Lance Palmer Decision (split) Resurrection Fighting Alliance 8: Pettis vs. Pegg

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Win

Jordan Rinaldi Decision (unanimous) Resurrection Fighting Alliance 5: Downing vs. Rinaldi

Kearney, Nebraska, United States Win

Alessandro Ferreira Decision (unanimous) Resurrection Fighting Alliance 2: Yvel vs. Alexander

Kearney, Nebraska, United States Win

Eric Marriott Decision (unanimous) Resurrection Fighting Alliance 1: Elliott vs. Pulver

Kearney, Nebraska, United States Loss

Roberto Vargas Decision (split) Shark Fights 20

Laughlin, Nevada, United States Win

Ran Weathers KO (punches) Shark Fights 16: Neer vs. Juarez

Odessa, Texas, United States Win

Danny Tims Decision (split) Bellator 32

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

William Joplin Decision (unanimous) CFFAC 2: Tribute to America's Heroes

Kansas City, Kansas, United States Win

Chad Vandenberg Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 22

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Ramiro Hernandez Decision (unanimous) Pinnacle Combat MMA 4

Dubuque, Iowa, United States Win

Tim Gorman Decision (split) MFDM: Ballroom Brawl 3

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Mixed martial arts amateur record Win

Nick Quangvan Submission (armbar) RCC 10: Devil's Fights

Iowa City, Iowa, United States Win

R.J. Harrison TKO (punches) Glory Fighting Championships 8

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Patrick Osborn TKO (punches) Glory Fighting Championships 7

Des Moines, Iowa, United States