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.
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,[2] and defeated Tims via split decision (30-27 Downing, 29-28 Tims, 30-27 Downing).[3]
For Shark Fights, he faced Ran Weathers and Roberto Vargas. Downing defeated Weathers by knockout early in the first round,[4] but against Vargas, he had his first defeat via split decision (30-27 Vargas, 30-27 Vargas, 30-27 Downing).[5]
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.[6][7]
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.[8]
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).[9]
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.[10] He was defeated via TKO in the second round.[11]
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.[12]
| 16 matches | 10 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 7 | 4 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–6 | Jay Ellis | Submission (guillotine choke) | Elite Fight League 4 | April 13, 2019 | 1 | 2:18 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Loss | 9–6 | Eric Wisely | Decision (split) | PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 19 | March 13, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States | For the Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 9–5 | Martin Brown | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 117 | April 18, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Loss | 9–4 | Rob Emerson | Submission (inverted heel hook) | Bellator 104 | October 18, 2013 | 1 | 1:44 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States | 148 lb Catchweight bout; Downing missed weight.[12] |
| Loss | 9–3 | Patricio Freire | TKO (punches) | Bellator 97 | July 31, 2013 | 2 | 0:54 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 9–2 | Lance Palmer | Decision (split) | Resurrection Fighting Alliance 8: Pettis vs. Pegg | June 21, 2013 | 5 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | Lost the Resurrection Fighting Alliance Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–1 | Jordan Rinaldi | Decision (unanimous) | Resurrection Fighting Alliance 5: Downing vs. Rinaldi | November 30, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | Won the Resurrection Fighting Alliance Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–1 | Alessandro Ferreira | Decision (unanimous) | Resurrection Fighting Alliance 2: Yvel vs. Alexander | March 30, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Eric Marriott | Decision (unanimous) | Resurrection Fighting Alliance 1: Elliott vs. Pulver | December 16, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | 150 lb Catchweight bout.[1] |
| Loss | 6–1 | Roberto Vargas | Decision (split) | Shark Fights 20 | October 15, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Laughlin, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Ran Weathers | KO (punches) | Shark Fights 16: Neer vs. Juarez | June 25, 2011 | 1 | 1:38 | Odessa, Texas, United States | Featherweight debut.[1] |
| Win | 5–0 | Danny Tims | Decision (split) | Bellator 32 | October 14, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | William Joplin | Decision (unanimous) | CFFAC 2: Tribute to America's Heroes | September 11, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Chad Vandenberg | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 22 | June 17, 2010 | 3 | 1:35 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Ramiro Hernandez | Decision (unanimous) | Pinnacle Combat MMA 4 | February 27, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Dubuque, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Tim Gorman | Decision (split) | MFDM: Ballroom Brawl 3 | November 13, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
| Amateur record breakdown | ||
| 3 matches | 3 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 3–0 | Nick Quangvan | Submission (armbar) | RCC 10: Devil's Fights | October 30, 2009 | 1 | 2:12 | Iowa City, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | R.J. Harrison | TKO (punches) | Glory Fighting Championships 8 | October 17, 2009 | 2 | 1:37 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Patrick Osborn | TKO (punches) | Glory Fighting Championships 7 | June 25, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
