Jarred Brooks (born May 2, 1993) is an

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currently competing in

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, where he is the current ONE Strawweight World Champion. A professional competitor since 2014, he has also competed for the

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(UFC),

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, Rizin Fighting Federation, and the

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(WSOF) (now

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Background

Born and raised in

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, 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

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, he later transferred to

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before focusing on a career in MMA.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Before joining the

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, 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

was the four time

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title challenger

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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

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. However, McCall was pulled from the fight the day it was scheduled to take place due to

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. Brooks made his promotional debut on July 29, 2017 at

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against TUF 24 semi-finalist Eric Shelton. He won the fight by split decision. Brooks faced

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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

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on June 1, 2018 at

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. 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

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. 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

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and made his promotional debut against

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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

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at WXC 83, when he faced the undefeated

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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

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strawweight champion

. Brooks won a unanimous decision. This would lead many media outlets and fight analysts to name Brooks as the worlds 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

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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

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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. Brooks was scheduled to challenge the ONE Strawweight World Championship bout against

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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

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on December 3, 2022. Brooks won the fight and the belt by unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

*House of Fame **House of Fame Flyweight Championship (One time) *

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**Strawweight Lineal Champion (One time, former) *

** ONE Strawweight World Championship (One time, current)

Mixed martial arts record

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Amateur mixed martial arts record

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