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 current Interim ONE Strawweight World Champion.

Born and raised in Warsaw, Indiana, Brooks began wrestling from a young age alongside his brother.

[3] 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.

[5] 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.

[14] Brooks was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Roberto Sanchez on September 8, 2018, at UFC 228.

Brooks next fought with Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting at WXC 83, when he faced the undefeated Legacy Fighting Alliance veteran, Victor Altamirano.

[22][23] 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.

[32] Brooks was scheduled to face the ONE Strawweight World Championship bout against Joshua Pacio at ONE 158 on June 3, 2022.

[38] Brooks faced Gustavo Balart for the interim ONE Strawweight World Championship on August 3, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 24.

[45][46] Brooks challenged Mikey Musumeci for the ONE Championship flyweight submission grappling world title at ONE Fight Night 13 on August 5, 2023.