Jared Downing (born July 12, 1989) is an

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mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

. A professional since 2009, he has fought in

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, and the

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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

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. 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

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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

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against

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on July 31, 2013 at

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. He was defeated via TKO in the second round. Downing faced ''

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on October 18, 2013 at

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. He lost via submission early in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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References

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