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 former Interim ONE Strawweight World Champion. A professional 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).

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. 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.

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 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.

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.

Brooks' next fight was a return to strawweight, during Bellator Japan, when he re-matched the highly rated DEEP strawweight champion Haruo Ochi. Brooks won a unanimous decision. This would lead many media outlets and fight analysts to name Brooks as the world's best strawweight.

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. Adiwang would later withdraw from the bout, due to a positive COVID-19 test. The bout was rescheduled for ONE Championship: NextGen III on November 26, 2021. He won the bout via arm-triangle choke in the second round.

Brooks faced Hiroba Minowa at ONE: Only the Brave on January 28, 2022. Brooks won the bout in dominant fashion via unanimous decision.

Brooks faced Bokang Masuyane at ONE 156 on April 22, 2022. Masuyane missed weight at the official weigh-ins and forfeited 20% of his purse to Brooks. Brooks won the fight by a first-round technical submission.

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. However, the bout was eventually postponed, as Brooks withdrew from the fight due to an injury. The fight was rescheduled at ONE 164 on December 3, 2022. Brooks won the fight and the belt by unanimous decision.

Brooks made his first title defense against Joshua Pacio in a rematch on March 1, 2024, at ONE 166. Brooks lost the fight via disqualification due to an illegal slam.

Brooks faced Gustavo Balart for the interim ONE Strawweight World Championship on August 3, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 24. 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. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round one.

Brooks faced Reece McLaren in a flyweight bout on December 7, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 26. He lost the fight via split decision.

Brooks faced Joshua Pacio in a trilogy bout, for the ONE Strawweight World Championship unification bout on February 20, 2025, at ONE 171. He would lose the bout via technical knockout late in the second round.

Professional grappling career Brooks describes his style as catch wrestling.

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

Personal life

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

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts House of Fame House of Fame Flyweight Championship (One time) Fight Matrix Strawweight Lineal Champion (One time, former) ONE Championship ONE Strawweight World Championship (One time, former)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Mansur Malachiev Technical Submission (north-south choke) ONE Fight Night 36

Bangkok, Thailand Loss

Joshua Pacio TKO (punches) ONE 171

Lusail, Qatar Loss

Reece McLaren Decision (split) ONE Fight Night 26

Bangkok, Thailand Win

Gustavo Balart Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE Fight Night 24

Bangkok, Thailand Loss

Joshua Pacio DQ (illegal slam) ONE 166

Lusail, Qatar Win

Joshua Pacio Decision (unanimous) ONE 164

Pasay, Philippines Win

Bokang Masunyane Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE 156

Kallang, Singapore Win

Hiroba Minowa Decision (unanimous) ONE: Only the Brave

Kallang, Singapore Win

Lito Adiwang Submission (arm-triangle choke) ONE: NextGen 3

Kallang, Singapore Win

Haruo Ochi Decision (unanimous) Bellator & Rizin: Japan

Saitama, Japan Win

Victor Altamirano Submission (rear-naked choke) WXC 83: Warrior Wednesday 8

Southgate, Michigan, United States NC

Haruo Ochi NC (accidental clash of heads) Rizin 18

Nagoya, Japan Win

Roberto Sanchez Decision (split) UFC 228

Dallas, Texas, United States Loss

Jose Torres KO (slam) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes

Utica, New York, United States Loss

Deiveson Figueiredo Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Eric Shelton Decision (split) UFC 214

Anaheim, California, United States Win

Jun Nakamura KO (punch) Pancrase 281

Tokyo, Japan Win

Corey Simmons Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Night at the Island: Saunders vs. Volkmann

Welch, Minnesota, United States Win

Erik Vo Submission (rear-naked choke) Pinnacle Combat 23

Dubuque, Iowa, United States Win

Chris Miah Decision (unanimous) WFCA 16

Grozny, Russia Win

Junji Ito KO (elbows) WSOF Global 2

Tokyo, Japan Win

Abdiel Velazquez Decision (unanimous) House of Fame 4: Florida vs. Georgia

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win

Trevor Ward Decision (unanimous) Michiana Fight League 38

South Bend, Indiana, United States Win

Joey Diehl Decision (unanimous) Michiana Fight League 37

South Bend, Indiana, United States Win

Cee Jay Hamilton Decision (split) Alpha One Sports: IT Fight Series 30

Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States Win

Marshawn Hughes Submission (arm-triangle choke) Legends of Fighting 55

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Win

Arthur Parker Submission (rear-naked choke) Absolute FC 22

Hollywood, Florida, United States Win

Chris Catala Submission Xplode Fight Series: Lock Down

Davenport, Iowa, United States Amateur mixed martial arts record Win

Jay Edwards Submission (rear-naked choke) MFL 34 May 17, 2014

South Bend, Indiana, United States Win

Levi Rose Submission (verbal submission) ELE - Extreme Combat Challenge March 29, 2014

Muncie, IN, United States Win

Christopher Tanner Submission (strikes) AoW 9 - The Return February 1, 2014

Indianapolis, United States Win

Christopher Tanner Submission (armbar) MFL 31 August 23, 2013

South Bend, Indiana, United States Win

Isaac Flores TKO Misfit MMA 06/01/13 June 1, 2013

Holland, Michigan, United States Win

Daxton Guericke Submission (armbar) MFL 26 August 18, 2012

South Bend, Indiana, United States Win

Zach Spicher Submission (rear-naked choke) Elite Kagefighting Championship 2 July 28, 2012

Warsaw, Indiana, United States Win

Mikeal Wood Jr. Submission (guillotine choke) MFL 25 June 2, 2012

South Bend, Indiana, United States Win

Matt Baker Submission (rear-naked choke) XXX Extreme Fighting: Judgement Day October 1, 2011

Benton Harbor, United States Win

Dallas Berger Submission (armbar) Chaos at the Cove September 2, 2011

South Bend, Indiana, United States Win

Dereck Dooley TKO (corner stoppage) XXX Extreme Fighting: Indiana vs Michigan 2 August 21, 2010

South Bend, Indiana, United States Win

Zach Sterling Decision (unanimous) Extreme Challenge 159 August 13, 2010

Elkhart, Indiana, United States Win

Vu Pham Decision (unanimous) Total Fight Series 2 July 10, 2010

Huntington, Indiana, United States