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{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
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'''Jonathan Brookins''' (born August 13, 1985) is an [[United States|American]] [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competes in the [[Featherweight (MMA)|featherweight]] and [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Brookins has mostly fought in Florida, as well as competing in [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]. On December 4, 2010, Brookins defeated [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]] to become the ''Ultimate Fighter'' and earn a contract with the [[UFC]].
'''Jonathan Brookins''' (born August 13, 1985) is an American former [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competed as a [[Featherweight (MMA)|featherweight]] for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Brookins has mostly fought in Florida, as well as competing in [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]. On December 4, 2010, Brookins defeated [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]] to become the ''Ultimate Fighter'' and earn a contract with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]. During his time at [[Lindenwood University]], he was also the college roommate of former fellow UFC fighter [[Mike Rio]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaconvert.com/2012/04/12/former-tuf-winner-jonathan-brookins-excited-to-be-facing-charles-oliveira-at-tuf-live-finale// |title=Former TUF Winner Jonathan Brookins Excited To Be Facing Charles Oliveira At TUF Live Finale|work=mmaconvert.com |date=April 12, 2012}}</ref>

==Early life==
Brookins was born on August 13, 1985, in Portland, Oregon. He attended high school at [[Century High School (Oregon)|Century High School]] in [[Hillsboro, Oregon]], a suburb of Portland.<ref name="mma junkie 2010">{{cite web|title=Fight Path: After rocky childhood, Jonathan Brookins found unlikely inspiration in Krazy Horse|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2010/06/fight-path-after-rocky-childhood-jonathan-brookins-found-unlikely-inspiration-in-krazy-horse|website=MMAjunkie|access-date=26 April 2018|date=June 3, 2010}}</ref> There he started wrestling, winning a state title his senior year and earning a scholarship to [[Lindenwood University]].<ref name="mma junkie 2010"/>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==

===Background===
===Background===
Brookins was introduced to mixed martial arts after hearing about [[Charles Bennett (fighter)|Charles Bennett]]. After meeting him and training with him, Brookins made his professional MMA debut against Allen Berube, a TUF 5 veteran. Having only trained in wrestling with Bennett, Brookins surprised himself by winning via KO in under twenty seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19401/fight-path-after-rocky-childhood-jonathan-brookins-found-unlikely-inspiration-in-krazy-horse.mma|title=Fight path: After rocky childhood Jonathan Brookins found unlikely inspiration in Krazy Horse|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=June 3, 2010}}</ref>
Brookins was introduced to mixed martial arts by [[Charles Bennett (fighter)|Charles Bennett]]. After meeting him and training with him, Brookins made his professional MMA debut against Allen Berube, a TUF 5 veteran. Having only trained in wrestling, Brookins surprised himself by winning via KO in under twenty seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19401/fight-path-after-rocky-childhood-jonathan-brookins-found-unlikely-inspiration-in-krazy-horse.mma|title=Fight path: After rocky childhood Jonathan Brookins found unlikely inspiration in Krazy Horse|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=June 3, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100722161903/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19401/fight-path-after-rocky-childhood-jonathan-brookins-found-unlikely-inspiration-in-krazy-horse.mma|archive-date=July 22, 2010}}</ref>


Brookins has mostly fought at featherweight, most notably in [[World Extreme Cagefighting]] where he lost to [[Jose Aldo]] via TKO in the third round. Brookins would later rebound at [[Bellator 1]] where he defeated Stephen Ledbetter via submission (rear naked choke).
Brookins has mostly fought at featherweight, most notably in [[World Extreme Cagefighting]] where he lost to [[José Aldo]] via TKO in the third round. Brookins would later rebound at [[Bellator 1]] where he defeated Stephen Ledbetter via submission (rear naked choke).


Brookins then won two fights in G-Force fights, the most notable being a submission victory over [[Luis Palomino]].
Brookins then won two fights in G-Force fights, the most notable being a submission victory over [[Luis Palomino]].


===The Ultimate Fighter===
===The Ultimate Fighter===
Brookins then signed with the wec [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] to compete in ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20146/meet-the-cast-for-the-ultimate-fighter-12-field-includes-28-lightweights.mma|title=Meet the cast for The Ultimate Fighter 12, field includes 28 lightweights|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 3, 2010}}</ref>
Brookins then signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] to compete in ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20146/meet-the-cast-for-the-ultimate-fighter-12-field-includes-28-lightweights.mma |title=Meet the cast for The Ultimate Fighter 12, field includes 28 lightweights |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=August 3, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806164037/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20146/meet-the-cast-for-the-ultimate-fighter-12-field-includes-28-lightweights.mma |archive-date=August 6, 2010 }}</ref>


In the debut episode, Brookins faced fellow wrestler Ran Weathers. Brookins would go on to take a unanimous decision victory in two rounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20660/episode-no-1-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma|title=Episode no.1 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck"|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=September 16, 2010}}</ref> Following this, Brookins was selected by Team GSP. Brookins was GSPs second pick and the fourth overall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20738/episode-no-2-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma|title=Episode No. 2 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck"|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=September 22, 2010}}</ref>
In the debut episode, Brookins faced fellow wrestler Ran Weathers. Brookins would go on to take a unanimous decision victory in two rounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20660/episode-no-1-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma |title=Episode no.1 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck" |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=September 16, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100918054215/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20660/episode-no-1-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma |archive-date=September 18, 2010 }}</ref> Following this, Brookins was selected by Team GSP. Brookins was GSPs second pick and the fourth overall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20738/episode-no-2-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma |title=Episode No. 2 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck" |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=September 22, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100925064900/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20738/episode-no-2-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma |archive-date=September 25, 2010 }}</ref>


Brookins was picked by GSP to face Sevak Magakian in the preliminary house fights. Brookins faked a takedown, which fooled Magakian. Brookins was then able to take down Magakian before attempting a standing rear naked choke. Brookins eventually secured the tapout at 2:04 of the opening round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21076/episode-no-6-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma|title=Episode No. 6 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck"|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 21, 2010}}</ref>
Brookins was picked by GSP to face Sevak Magakian in the preliminary house fights. Brookins faked a takedown, which fooled Magakian. Brookins was then able to take down Magakian before attempting a standing rear naked choke. Brookins eventually secured the submission at 2:04 of the opening round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21076/episode-no-6-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma |title=Episode No. 6 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck" |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=October 21, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101023060818/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21076/episode-no-6-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma |archive-date=October 23, 2010 }}</ref>


In the quarter-finals, Brookins faced [[Sako Chivitchian]]. Brookins was able to throw Chivitchian to the mat, which forced Chivitchian to try to stand up. Brookins then got hooks in and worked for a rear naked choke, eventually sealing it soon after, to advance to the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21344/episode-no-9-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma|title=Episode No. 9 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck"|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=November 10, 2010}}</ref>
In the quarter-finals, Brookins faced [[Judo]] specialist [[Sako Chivitchian]]. Brookins was able to throw Chivitchian to the mat, which forced Chivitchian to try to stand up. Brookins then got hooks in and worked for a rear naked choke, eventually sealing it soon after, to advance to the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21344/episode-no-9-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma|title=Episode No. 9 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck"|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=November 10, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114075406/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21344/episode-no-9-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma|archive-date=November 14, 2010}}</ref>


In the semi-final round, Brookins faced team-mate [[Kyle Watson]]. In a somewhat lopsided bout, Brookins controlled; mostly on the ground, to take a 30–27 judges decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21554/episode-no-11-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma|title=Episode No. 11 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck"|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=December 1, 2010}}</ref> The win moved Brookins into the finals against [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]].
In the semi-final round, Brookins faced teammate [[Kyle Watson (fighter)|Kyle Watson]]. In a somewhat lopsided bout, Brookins controlled Watson on the ground to take a 30–27 judges decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21554/episode-no-11-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma|title=Episode No. 11 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck"|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=December 1, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101205234712/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21554/episode-no-11-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-12-team-gsp-vs-team-koscheck.mma|archive-date=December 5, 2010}}</ref> The win moved Brookins into the finals against [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]].


===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
Brookins defeated [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]] at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale]]. In the first round, Brookins was dominated on the feet by Johnson. However, he pulled through and used his wrestling to dominate rounds 2 and 3, taking the unanimous decision to become The Ultimate Fighter.
Brookins defeated [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]] at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale]]. In the first round, Brookins was dominated on the feet by Johnson. However, he pulled through and used his wrestling to edge rounds 2 and 3, taking the unanimous decision to become The Ultimate Fighter.


Brookins was expected to face [[John Makdessi]] on April 30, 2011 at [[UFC 129]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/17112/ufc-129-brookins-makdessi-macdonald-wilks-set-for-april-30-in-toronto/|title=UFC 129: Brookins-Makdessi, MacDonald-Wilks Set for April 30 in Toronto |publisher=mmafrenzy.com|date=January 4, 2011}}</ref>, but Brookins was pulled from the bout and replaced by [[Kyle Watson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22055/john-makdessi-meets-kyle-watson-not-jonathan-brookins-at-ufc-129.mma |title=John Makdessi meets Kyle Watson, not Jonathan Brookins, at UFC 129 |publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=January 11, 2011}}</ref>
Brookins was expected to face [[John Makdessi]] on April 30, 2011 at [[UFC 129]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/17112/ufc-129-brookins-makdessi-macdonald-wilks-set-for-april-30-in-toronto/|title=UFC 129: Brookins-Makdessi, MacDonald-Wilks Set for April 30 in Toronto |publisher=mmafrenzy.com|date=January 4, 2011}}</ref> However, Brookins was pulled from the bout and replaced by [[Kyle Watson (fighter)|Kyle Watson]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22055/john-makdessi-meets-kyle-watson-not-jonathan-brookins-at-ufc-129.mma |title=John Makdessi meets Kyle Watson, not Jonathan Brookins, at UFC 129 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=January 11, 2011 |access-date=January 11, 2011 |archive-date=July 16, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716184832/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22055/john-makdessi-meets-kyle-watson-not-jonathan-brookins-at-ufc-129.mma |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Brookins is expected to face [[Jeremy Stephens]] on June 4, 2011 at [[The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22494/jeremy-stephens-vs-jonathan-brookins-likely-for-the-ultimate-fighter-13-finale.mma |title=Jeremy Stephens vs. Jonathan Brookins likely for The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale |publisher=mmajunkie.com |accessdate=2011-02-16}}</ref>
Brookins was expected to face [[Jeremy Stephens]] on June 4, 2011 at [[The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22494/jeremy-stephens-vs-jonathan-brookins-likely-for-the-ultimate-fighter-13-finale.mma |title=Jeremy Stephens vs. Jonathan Brookins likely for The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale |publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=2011-02-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110218085410/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22494/jeremy-stephens-vs-jonathan-brookins-likely-for-the-ultimate-fighter-13-finale.mma |archive-date=2011-02-18 }}</ref> However, Brookins was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by [[Danny Downes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/23554/downes-replaces-injured-brookins-at-the-ultimate-fighter-13-finale.mma |title=Downes replaces injured Brookins at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=May 10, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110513232628/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23554/downes-replaces-injured-brookins-at-the-ultimate-fighter-13-finale.mma |archive-date=May 13, 2011 }}</ref>


Brookins returned to featherweight for his next fight and faced [[Erik Koch]] on September 17, 2011 at [[UFC Fight Night 25]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/23963/jonathan-brookins-vs-erik-koch-slated-for-ufc-fight-night-25-bayou-event.mma|title=Jonathan Brookins vs. Erik Koch slated for UFC Fight Night 25 "Bayou" event|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2011-06-11|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711063329/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23963/jonathan-brookins-vs-erik-koch-slated-for-ufc-fight-night-25-bayou-event.mma|archive-date=2012-07-11}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
==Legal troubles between UFC and Bellator==
On August 10, 2010, [[Bellator Fighting Championships]] filed a suit against Brookins' new employer, the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]. Bellator's allegation was that Brookins had joined the Spike TV reality series ''[[The Ultimate Fighter]]'' while still under an exclusive contract for Bellator.


Brookins was expected to face [[Rani Yahya]] on February 15, 2012 at [[UFC on Fuel TV 1]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26551/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-adds-simpson-vs-markes-brookins-vs-yahya.mma|date=December 14, 2011|title=UFC on FUEL TV 1 adds Yahya vs. Brookins|work=mmajunkie.com|access-date=December 14, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108162356/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26551/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-adds-simpson-vs-markes-brookins-vs-yahya.mma|archive-date=January 8, 2012}}</ref> However, Yahya was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by [[Vagner Rocha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26837/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-adds-dillashaw-vs-watson-brookins-vs-rocha.mma|title=UFC on FUEL TV 1 adds Brookins vs. Rocha|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=January 5, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508131401/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26837/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-adds-dillashaw-vs-watson-brookins-vs-rocha.mma|archive-date=May 8, 2012}}</ref> Brookins won via KO in the first round.
Brookins and his manager Mickey Dubberley were also named as defendants in the suit. Bellator's lawsuit requests "exemplary damages on the counts of tortious interference with contract, tortious interference with prospective economic advantage, breach of contract (against Brookins), fraud, business information misrepresentation and fraudulent concealment."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20229/bellator-sues-ufc-alleges-tortious-interference-of-contract-of-jonathan-brookins.mma|title=Bellator sues UFC, alleges tortious interference of contract of Jonathan Brookins|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 10, 2010}}</ref>


Brookins faced [[Charles Oliveira]] on June 1, 2012 at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Live#The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/4/7/2932676/tuf-15-finale-jonathan-brookins-vs-charles-oliveira-booked-for-june-1|title=Jonathan Brookins vs Charles Oliveira booked for June 1 in Las Vegas |publisher=mmamania.com|date=April 7, 2012}}</ref> He lost the fight via submission due to a [[guillotine choke]] in the second round.
Later that day, Brookins' manager Dubberley denied claims that Brookins was under contract and that they had faked injury to Brookins. Dubberley claimed that Brookins had been verbally released from Bellator and stated "We [Brookins and Dubberley] believe the only reason why Bellator is pursuing anything is because Jonathan is on the 'TUF 12' show, and they want to capitalize for their own profit."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20233/targeted-by-bellator-lawsuit-mickey-dubberly-says-companys-claims-inaccurate.mma|title=Targeted by Bellator lawsuit, Mickey Dubberley says company's claims inaccurate|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 10, 2010}}</ref>

Brookins next faced [[Dustin Poirier]] on December 15, 2012 at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/10/21/3533342/dustin-poirier-set-to-face-jonathan-brookins-at-tuf-16-finale|title=Dustin Poirier set to face Jonathan Brookins at TUF 16 Finale |publisher=mmafighting.com|date=October 21, 2012}}</ref> He lost the back-and-forth fight via submission in the first round.

On December 21, 2012, Brookins decided to retire from MMA in order to move to [[India]] and devote his time to practicing [[Yoga]] full-time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/12/20/3789960/broke-jonathan-brookins-lost-belief-in-fighting-and-himself-headed|title=Broke Jonathan Brookins lost belief in fighting and himself; headed for spiritual journey to India|publisher=mmamania.com|date=December 20, 2012}}</ref>

===Legacy Fighting Championship===
On January 24, 2014, it was announced that Brookins would return from his retirement to fight for [[Legacy Fighting Championship]]. He dropped down to the [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]] division to make his debut on March 21 at Legacy FC 29 against Cody Fuller.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/legacy-fc-signs-tuf-12-champ-jonathan-brookins-whos-headed-to-flyweight/|title=Legacy FC signs 'TUF 12' champ Jonathan Brookins, who's headed to flyweight|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=January 24, 2014}}</ref> Brookins was victorious in his flyweight debut with a second round submission finish. He then faced Austin Lyons in a bantamweight bout at Legacy FC 34 on August 29, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Henry-Cejudo-Jonathan-Brookins-Added-to-Legacy-FC-34-in-Mississippi-70265|title=Henry Cejudo, Jonathan Brookins Added to Legacy FC 34 in Mississippi|publisher=sherdog.com|date=July 8, 2014}}</ref> Brookins lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/legacy-fc-34-results-brian-hall-austin-lyons-score-upset-wins|title=Legacy FC 34 results: Brian Hall, Austin Lyons score upset wins|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 30, 2014}}</ref>

===Pancrase===
Brookins made his [[Pancrase]] debut at [[List of Pancrase events|Pancrase 262]] in a non-title fight taking on the [[List of Pancrase champions#Bantamweight Champion|Pancrase Bantamweight Champion]] [[Shintaro Ishiwatari]] .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jonathan-BrookinsShintaro-Ishiwatari-Bantamweight-Bout-Added-to-Pancrase-262-74837|title=Jonathan Brookins-Shintaro Ishiwatari Bantamweight Bout Added to Pancrase 262|publisher=Shedog.com|date=September 29, 2014}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision.


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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!Notes
|-
|-
|{{N/A}}
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–10
|{{N/A}}
|[[Kyle Nelson (fighter)|Kyle Nelson]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jeremy Stephens]]
|Decision (split)
|{{N/A}}
|Z Promotions: Fight Night Medicine Hat 2
|[[The_Ultimate_Fighter_13#Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale]]
|{{dts|2011|June|4}}
|{{dts|2016|October|28}}
|{{N/A}}
|{{N/A}}
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], [[USA]]
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–3
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]]
|Decision (Unanimous)
|[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale]]
|{{dts|2010|December|04}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Medicine Hat, Alberta]], Canada
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|
|<small>Became The Ultimate Fighter Season 12 winner
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|11–3
|align=center|15–9
|[[Tom Niinimäki]]
|{{flagicon|Cuba}} [[Yosdenis Cedeno]]
|Decision (Unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|Euro FC 1
|G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 3
|{{dts|2010|February|04}}
|{{dts|2016|October|1}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Espoo]], Finland
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Miami, Florida]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|10–3
| align=center|15–8
| [[Shintaro Ishiwatari]]
|{{flagicon|PER}} [[Luis Palomino]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
| Pancrase 279
|G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 2
|{{dts|2009|September|26}}
| {{dts|2016|July|24}}
|align=center|2
| align=center| 3
|align=center|1:44
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
|{{ flagicon|USA}} [[Coral Gables, Florida]]
| {{small|For the [[List of Pancrase champions#Bantamweight Championship|Pancrase Bantamweight Championship]].}}
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–3
| align=center| 15–7
| [[Shintaro Ishiwatari]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Stephen Ledbetter]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
| Pancrase 262
|[[Bellator 1]]
|{{dts|2009|April|3}}
| {{dts|2014|November|1}}
|align=center|1
| align=center| 3
|align=center|3:32
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Hollywood, Florida]]
| <small> Non Title Fight</small>
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|8–3
| align=center| 14–7
| Austin Lyons
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[José Aldo]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|TKO (Punches)
| Legacy FC 34
|[[WEC 36|WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown]]
|{{dts|2008|November|05}}
| {{dts|2014|August|29}}
|align=center|3
| align=center| 3
|align=center|0:45
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Tunica, Mississippi]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Hollywood, Florida]]
| {{small|Bantamweight bout.}}
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–2
| align=center| 14–6
| Cody Fuller
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jose Santibanez]]
|Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Legacy FC 29
|SCP: South Coast Promotions
|{{dts|2008|July|18}}
| {{dts|2014|March|21}}
|align=center|1
| align=center| 2
|align=center|2:07
| align=center| 3:02
| [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Houston, Texas]]
| {{small|Flyweight Debut. 128 lb catchweight; Brookins missed weight.}}
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|7–2
| align=center| 13–6
| [[Dustin Poirier]]
|{{flagicon|UK}} [[Greg Loughran]]
| |Submission (D'arce choke)
|Decision (Split)
| [[The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale]]
|CWFC USA: Battle Royale
|{{dts|2008|March|29}}
| {{dts|2012|December|15}}
|align=center|3
| align=center| 1
|align=center|5:00
| align=center| 4:15
| [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], United States
|{{ flagicon|USA}} [[Kissimmee, Florida]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|7–1
| align=center| 13–5
| [[Charles Oliveira]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jose Figueroa (fighter)|Jose Figueroa]]
|Submission (Guillotine Choke)
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Live#The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale]]
|WEF: King of the Streets
|{{dts|2007|December|01}}
| {{dts|2012|June|1}}
|align=center|1
| align=center| 2
|align=center|2:47
| align=center| 2:42
| [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Kissimmee, Florida]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–1
| align=center| 13–4
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Donald Brook]]
| [[Vagner Rocha]]
| KO (punches)
|Submission (Punches)
| [[UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger]]
|HIP 2: Harmful Intent Promotions 2
|{{dts|2007|November|03}}
| {{dts|2012|February|15}}
|align=center|1
| align=center| 1
|align=center|0:35
| align=center| 1:32
| [[Omaha, Nebraska]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Estero, Florida]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|5–1
| align=center| 12–4
| [[Erik Koch]]
|{{flagicon|Haiti}} [[Yves Jabouin]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|Submission (Elbows)
| [[UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger]]
|Ultimate Warrior Challenge 2
|{{dts|2007|June|30}}
| {{dts|2011|September|17}}
|align=center|2
| align=center| 3
|align=center|3:35
| align=center| 5:00
| [[New Orleans, Louisiana]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jacksonville, Florida]]
| {{small|Return to Featherweight}}
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–1
| align=center| 12–3
| [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Harris Sarmiento]]
|Decision (Unanimous)
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale]]
|Shakedown: Maui vs. Oahu
|{{dts|2007|May|19}}
| {{dts|2010|December|04}}
|align=center|3
| align=center| 3
|align=center|5:00
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Hawaii, United States]]
| [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], United States
| {{small|Won The Ultimate Fighter Season 12}}
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–0
| align=center| 11–3
| [[Yosdenis Cedeno]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sean Bartlett]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|TKO (Punches)
| G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 3
|Combat Fighting Championships 3
|{{dts|2007|February|17}}
| {{dts|2010|February|04}}
|align=center|1
| align=center| 3
|align=center|4:05
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Orlando, Florida]]
| [[Miami, Florida]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–0
| align=center| 10–3
| [[Luis Palomino]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan Nakamura]]
|Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 2
|CFC 2: Combat Fighting Championship
|{{dts|2006|September|23}}
| {{dts|2009|September|26}}
|align=center|1
| align=center| 2
|align=center|1:09
| align=center| 1:44
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Orlando, Florida]]
| [[Coral Gables, Florida]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
| align=center| 9–3
| Stephen Ledbetter
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[York Ash]]
|Submission (Guillotine Choke)
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| [[Bellator 1]]
|Full Throttle 8
|{{dts|2006|August|11}}
| {{dts|2009|April|3}}
|align=center|1
| align=center| 1
|align=center|3:58
| align=center| 3:32
| [[Hollywood, Florida]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Atlanta, Georgia]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|1–0
| align=center| 8–3
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Allen Berube]]
| [[José Aldo]]
|KO (Punch)
| TKO (punches)
| [[WEC 36|WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown]]
|Combat Fighting Championship 1
|{{dts|2006|July|15}}
| {{dts|2008|November|05}}
|align=center|1
| align=center| 3
|align=center|0:19
| align=center| 0:45
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Orlando, Florida]]
| [[Hollywood, Florida]], United States
|
|
|}

===Mixed martial arts exhibition record===
{{MMArecordbox
|wins=4
|losses=0
|ko-wins=0
|ko-losses=0
|sub-wins=2
|sub-losses=0
|dec-wins=2
|dec-losses=0
}}

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| align="center" style="border-style:none none solid solid; background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Location'''
| align="center" style="border-style:none none solid solid; background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Notes'''
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4-0
| align=center| 8–2
| Jose Santibanez
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Kyle Watson]]
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Decision (Unanimous)
| South Coast Promotions
|[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]
| {{dts|2008|July|18}}
|
|align=center|3
| align=center| 1
|align=center|5:00
| align=center| 2:07
| [[Houston, Texas]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|
|{{small|Semi-finals}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3-0
| align=center| 7–2
| Greg Loughran
|{{flagicon|Armenia}} [[Sako Chivitchian]]
| Decision (split)
|Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
| [[2008 in Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors: USA Battle Royale|Cage Warriors: USA Battle Royale]]
|[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]
| {{dts|2008|March|29}}
|
|align=center|1
| align=center| 3
|align=center|2:05
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Kissimmee, Florida]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|
|{{small|Quarter-finals}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2-0
| align=center| 7–1
| Jose Figueroa
|{{flagicon|Armenia}} Sevak Magakian
|Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| WEF: King of the Streets
|[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]
| {{dts|2007|December|01}}
|
|align=center|1
| align=center| 1
|align=center|2:04
| align=center| 2:47
| [[Kissimmee, Florida]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|
|{{small|Preliminary bout}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1-0
| align=center| 6–1
| Donald Brook
|{{flagicon|USA}} Ran Weathers
| Submission (punches)
|Decision (Unanimous)
| Harmful Intent Promotions 2
|[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]
| {{dts|2007|November|03}}
|
|align=center|2
| align=center| 1
|align=center|5:00
| align=center| 0:35
| [[Estero, Florida]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|
|{{small| Elimination bout}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1
| [[Yves Jabouin]]
| Submission (elbows)
| Ultimate Warrior Challenge 2
| {{dts|2007|June|30}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:35
| [[Jacksonville, Florida]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 4–1
| Harris Sarmiento
| Decision (unanimous)
| Shakedown: Maui vs. Oahu
| {{dts|2007|May|19}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Hawaii]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Sean Bartlett
| TKO (punches)
| Combat Fighting Championships 3
| {{dts|2007|February|17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:05
| [[Orlando, Florida]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Ryan Nakamura
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Combat Fighting Championship 2
| {{dts|2006|September|23}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:09
| [[Orlando, Florida]], United States
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|}
| align=center| 2–0

| York Ash
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Full Throttle 8
| {{dts|2006|August|11}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:58
| [[Atlanta, Georgia]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Allen Berube
| KO (punch)
| Combat Fighting Championship
| {{dts|2006|July|15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:19
| [[Orlando, Florida]], United States
|
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==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140203020454/http://www.legacyfights.net/featured-fighters/jonathan-brookins/ Official Legacy Profile]
* {{Sherdog|id=17316|name=Jonathan Brookins}}
*[http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Jonathan-Brookins Official UFC Profile]
* {{Sherdog}}


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Jonathan Brookins
Born (1985-08-13) August 13, 1985 (age 39)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
ResidenceMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFlyweight
Bantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Fighting out ofOrlando, Florida, United States
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2006–2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins16
By knockout3
By submission9
By decision4
Losses10
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision7
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jonathan Brookins (born August 13, 1985) is an American former mixed martial artist who competed as a featherweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Brookins has mostly fought in Florida, as well as competing in The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck. On December 4, 2010, Brookins defeated Michael Johnson to become the Ultimate Fighter and earn a contract with the UFC. During his time at Lindenwood University, he was also the college roommate of former fellow UFC fighter Mike Rio.[1]

Early life

[edit]

Brookins was born on August 13, 1985, in Portland, Oregon. He attended high school at Century High School in Hillsboro, Oregon, a suburb of Portland.[2] There he started wrestling, winning a state title his senior year and earning a scholarship to Lindenwood University.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

[edit]

Background

[edit]

Brookins was introduced to mixed martial arts by Charles Bennett. After meeting him and training with him, Brookins made his professional MMA debut against Allen Berube, a TUF 5 veteran. Having only trained in wrestling, Brookins surprised himself by winning via KO in under twenty seconds.[3]

Brookins has mostly fought at featherweight, most notably in World Extreme Cagefighting where he lost to José Aldo via TKO in the third round. Brookins would later rebound at Bellator 1 where he defeated Stephen Ledbetter via submission (rear naked choke).

Brookins then won two fights in G-Force fights, the most notable being a submission victory over Luis Palomino.

The Ultimate Fighter

[edit]

Brookins then signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to compete in The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck.[4]

In the debut episode, Brookins faced fellow wrestler Ran Weathers. Brookins would go on to take a unanimous decision victory in two rounds.[5] Following this, Brookins was selected by Team GSP. Brookins was GSPs second pick and the fourth overall.[6]

Brookins was picked by GSP to face Sevak Magakian in the preliminary house fights. Brookins faked a takedown, which fooled Magakian. Brookins was then able to take down Magakian before attempting a standing rear naked choke. Brookins eventually secured the submission at 2:04 of the opening round.[7]

In the quarter-finals, Brookins faced Judo specialist Sako Chivitchian. Brookins was able to throw Chivitchian to the mat, which forced Chivitchian to try to stand up. Brookins then got hooks in and worked for a rear naked choke, eventually sealing it soon after, to advance to the semi-finals.[8]

In the semi-final round, Brookins faced teammate Kyle Watson. In a somewhat lopsided bout, Brookins controlled Watson on the ground to take a 30–27 judges decision.[9] The win moved Brookins into the finals against Michael Johnson.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

[edit]

Brookins defeated Michael Johnson at The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale. In the first round, Brookins was dominated on the feet by Johnson. However, he pulled through and used his wrestling to edge rounds 2 and 3, taking the unanimous decision to become The Ultimate Fighter.

Brookins was expected to face John Makdessi on April 30, 2011 at UFC 129.[10] However, Brookins was pulled from the bout and replaced by Kyle Watson.[11]

Brookins was expected to face Jeremy Stephens on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.[12] However, Brookins was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Danny Downes.[13]

Brookins returned to featherweight for his next fight and faced Erik Koch on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25.[14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Brookins was expected to face Rani Yahya on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1.[15] However, Yahya was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Vagner Rocha.[16] Brookins won via KO in the first round.

Brookins faced Charles Oliveira on June 1, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale.[17] He lost the fight via submission due to a guillotine choke in the second round.

Brookins next faced Dustin Poirier on December 15, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale.[18] He lost the back-and-forth fight via submission in the first round.

On December 21, 2012, Brookins decided to retire from MMA in order to move to India and devote his time to practicing Yoga full-time.[19]

Legacy Fighting Championship

[edit]

On January 24, 2014, it was announced that Brookins would return from his retirement to fight for Legacy Fighting Championship. He dropped down to the Flyweight division to make his debut on March 21 at Legacy FC 29 against Cody Fuller.[20] Brookins was victorious in his flyweight debut with a second round submission finish. He then faced Austin Lyons in a bantamweight bout at Legacy FC 34 on August 29, 2014.[21] Brookins lost the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

Pancrase

[edit]

Brookins made his Pancrase debut at Pancrase 262 in a non-title fight taking on the Pancrase Bantamweight Champion Shintaro Ishiwatari .[23] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

[edit]
Professional record breakdown
26 matches 16 wins 10 losses
By knockout 3 1
By submission 9 2
By decision 4 7
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 16–10 Decky Dalton Decision (unanimous) BAMMA 28 February 24, 2017 3 5:00 Belfast, Northern Ireland
Loss 15–10 Kyle Nelson Decision (split) Z Promotions: Fight Night Medicine Hat 2 October 28, 2016 3 5:00 Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Loss 15–9 Tom Niinimäki Decision (unanimous) Euro FC 1 October 1, 2016 3 5:00 Espoo, Finland
Loss 15–8 Shintaro Ishiwatari Decision (unanimous) Pancrase 279 July 24, 2016 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan For the Pancrase Bantamweight Championship.
Win 15–7 Shintaro Ishiwatari Decision (unanimous) Pancrase 262 November 1, 2014 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Non Title Fight
Loss 14–7 Austin Lyons Decision (unanimous) Legacy FC 34 August 29, 2014 3 5:00 Tunica, Mississippi, United States Bantamweight bout.
Win 14–6 Cody Fuller Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy FC 29 March 21, 2014 2 3:02 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Flyweight Debut. 128 lb catchweight; Brookins missed weight.
Loss 13–6 Dustin Poirier Submission (D'arce choke) The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale December 15, 2012 1 4:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 13–5 Charles Oliveira Submission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale June 1, 2012 2 2:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–4 Vagner Rocha KO (punches) UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger February 15, 2012 1 1:32 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss 12–4 Erik Koch Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger September 17, 2011 3 5:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Return to Featherweight
Win 12–3 Michael Johnson Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale December 4, 2010 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won The Ultimate Fighter Season 12
Win 11–3 Yosdenis Cedeno Decision (unanimous) G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 3 February 4, 2010 3 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 10–3 Luis Palomino Submission (rear-naked choke) G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 2 September 26, 2009 2 1:44 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win 9–3 Stephen Ledbetter Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 1 April 3, 2009 1 3:32 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Loss 8–3 José Aldo TKO (punches) WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown November 5, 2008 3 0:45 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 8–2 Jose Santibanez Submission (rear-naked choke) South Coast Promotions July 18, 2008 1 2:07 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss 7–2 Greg Loughran Decision (split) Cage Warriors: USA Battle Royale March 29, 2008 3 5:00 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Win 7–1 Jose Figueroa Submission (guillotine choke) WEF: King of the Streets December 1, 2007 1 2:47 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Win 6–1 Donald Brook Submission (punches) Harmful Intent Promotions 2 November 3, 2007 1 0:35 Estero, Florida, United States
Win 5–1 Yves Jabouin Submission (elbows) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 2 June 30, 2007 2 3:35 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Loss 4–1 Harris Sarmiento Decision (unanimous) Shakedown: Maui vs. Oahu May 19, 2007 3 5:00 Hawaii, United States
Win 4–0 Sean Bartlett TKO (punches) Combat Fighting Championships 3 February 17, 2007 1 4:05 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win 3–0 Ryan Nakamura Submission (rear-naked choke) Combat Fighting Championship 2 September 23, 2006 1 1:09 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win 2–0 York Ash Submission (guillotine choke) Full Throttle 8 August 11, 2006 1 3:58 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 1–0 Allen Berube KO (punch) Combat Fighting Championship July 15, 2006 1 0:19 Orlando, Florida, United States

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