Jared Downing
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
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| other_names = Demon Eyes
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| birth_place = Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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| nationality = American
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| weight_class = Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Bantamweight
| reach_in = 67.0
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| fighting_out_of = Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
| team = Hard Drive MMA
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| years_active = 2009-2019
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| mma_decwin = 7
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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.
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 Bellator and Shark Fights.
For Bellator, he faced Chad Vandenberg and Danny Tims. Downing defeated Vandenberg via submission in the third round,{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/407769-bellator-xxii-live-play-by-play-from-kansas-city-pl-district|title=Bellator XXII live play-by-play from Kansas City P&L district|publisher=Bleacherreport.com|author=Jason Schielke|date=June 17, 2010|accessdate=August 21, 2013}} and defeated Tims via split decision (30-27 Downing, 29-28 Tims, 30-27 Downing).{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2010/10/15/1752774/bellator-32-results-from-oct-14-in-kansas-city|title=Bellator 32 results from Oct. 14 in Kansas City|publisher=MMAmania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=October 15, 2010|accessdate=August 21, 2013}}
For Shark Fights, he faced Ran Weathers and Roberto Vargas. Downing defeated Weathers by knockout early in the first round,{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamadman.com/2011/06/shark-fights-16-results-josh-neer.html |title=Shark Fights 16 results: Josh Neer trumps Jesse Juarez in Texas |publisher=MMAmadman.com |date=June 26, 2011 |accessdate=August 21, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302182635/http://www.mmamadman.com/2011/06/shark-fights-16-results-josh-neer.html |archivedate=March 2, 2013 }} but against Vargas, he had his first defeat via split decision (30-27 Vargas, 30-27 Vargas, 30-27 Downing).{{cite web|url=http://uscombatsports.com/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&cid=224&id=9730&Itemid=34|title=Shark Fights 20: Clifford Starks and Roberto Vargas earn decision victories to top off awesome fight card|publisher=UScombatsports.com|author=John DeAvila Jr.|date=October 16, 2011|accessdate=August 21, 2013}}
=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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/12/19/2642843/rfa-results-from-last-night-jens-pulver-knocked-out-again-video|title=RFA results: Jens Pulver knocked out -- again (video)|publisher=MMAmania.com|author=Geno Mrosko|date=December 19, 2011|accessdate=August 21, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/04/weekend-winners-include-50-year-old-smith-yvel-kawajiri-bustamante-leites-parisyan |title=Weekend winners include 50-year-old Smith, Yvel, Kawajiri, Bustamante, Leites, Parisyan |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |author=MMAjunkie.com staff |date=April 1, 2012 |accessdate=August 21, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809050949/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/04/weekend-winners-include-50-year-old-smith-yvel-kawajiri-bustamante-leites-parisyan |archivedate=August 9, 2013 }}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/resurrection-fighting-alliance-5-results-downing-outworks-rinaldi-for-belt |title=Resurrection Fighting Alliance 5 results: Downing outworks Rinaldi for belt |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |author=MMAjunkie.com staff |date=December 1, 2012 |accessdate=August 21, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729224458/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/resurrection-fighting-alliance-5-results-downing-outworks-rinaldi-for-belt |archivedate=July 29, 2013 }}
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).{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/rfa-8-results-pettis-wins-quick-palmer-edges-downing|title=RFA 8 results: Pettis wins quick, Palmer edges Downing|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=MMAjunkie.com staff|date=June 22, 2013|accessdate=August 21, 2013}}
=Second Bellator run=
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/jared-downing-replaces-rob-emerson-meets-patricio-pitbull-at-bellator-97 |title=Jared Downing replaces Rob Emerson, meets Patricio 'Pitbull' at Bellator 97 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |author=MMAjunkie.com staff |date=July 12, 2013 |accessdate=August 21, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130820204246/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/jared-downing-replaces-rob-emerson-meets-patricio-pitbull-at-bellator-97 |archivedate=August 20, 2013 }} He was defeated via TKO in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/31/4576730/bellator-97-results-michael-chandler-ben-askren-cruise-to-easy-title|title=Bellator 97 results: Michael Chandler, Ben Askren cruise to easy title defenses|publisher=MMAfighting.com|author=Luke Thomas|date=July 31, 2013|accessdate=August 21, 2013}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Rick-Hawn-Ron-Keslar-Advance-to-Season-9-Welterweight-Final-at-Bellator-104-57959|title=Rick Hawn, Ron Keslar advance to season 9 welterweight final at Bellator 104|publisher=Sherdog.com|author=Brian Knapp|date=October 18, 2013|accessdate=November 4, 2013}}
Championships and accomplishments
=[[Mixed martial arts]]=
- Resurrection Fighting Alliance
- RFA Featherweight Championship (One time; inaugural)
Mixed martial arts record
{{MMArecordbox
| draws=
| nc=
| ko-wins= 1
| ko-losses= 1
| sub-wins= 2
| sub-losses= 1
| dec-wins= 7
| dec-losses= 4
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{{MMA record start}}
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–6
| Jay Ellis
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Elite Fight League 4
| {{dts|2019|April|13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:18
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
|Welterweight debut.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 9–6
| Decision (split)
| PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 19
| {{dts|2015|March|13}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
|For the Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 9–5
| Martin Brown
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2014|April|18}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
|Lightweight debut.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 9–4
| Submission (inverted heel hook)
| {{dts|2013|October|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:44
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
| {{small|148 lb Catchweight bout; Downing missed weight.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 9–3
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2013|July|31}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:54
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 9–2
| Decision (split)
| Resurrection Fighting Alliance 8: Pettis vs. Pegg
| {{dts|2013|June|21}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
| {{small|Lost the Resurrection Fighting Alliance Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| Resurrection Fighting Alliance 5: Downing vs. Rinaldi
| {{dts|2012|November|30}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| Kearney, Nebraska, United States
| {{small|Won the Resurrection Fighting Alliance Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–1
| Alessandro Ferreira
| Decision (unanimous)
| Resurrection Fighting Alliance 2: Yvel vs. Alexander
| {{dts|2012|March|30}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Kearney, Nebraska, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–1
| Eric Marriott
| Decision (unanimous)
| Resurrection Fighting Alliance 1: Elliott vs. Pulver
| {{dts|2011|December|16}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Kearney, Nebraska, United States
| {{small|150 lb Catchweight bout.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 6–1
| Roberto Vargas
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2011|October|15}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Laughlin, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–0
| KO (punches)
| Shark Fights 16: Neer vs. Juarez
| {{dts|2011|June|25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:38
| Odessa, Texas, United States
| {{small|Featherweight debut.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–0
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2010|October|14}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| William Joplin
| Decision (unanimous)
| CFFAC 2: Tribute to America's Heroes
| {{dts|2010|September|11}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Kansas City, Kansas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Chad Vandenberg
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| {{dts|2010|June|17}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 1:35
| Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Ramiro Hernandez
| Decision (unanimous)
| Pinnacle Combat MMA 4
| {{dts|2010|February|27}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Dubuque, Iowa, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Tim Gorman
| Decision (split)
| MFDM: Ballroom Brawl 3
| {{dts|2009|November|13}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Des Moines, Iowa, United States
|
{{end}}
=Mixed martial arts amateur record=
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| draws=
| nc=
| ko-wins= 2
| ko-losses=
| sub-wins= 1
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Nick Quangvan
| Submission (armbar)
| RCC 10: Devil's Fights
| {{dts|2009|October|30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:12
| Iowa City, Iowa, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| R.J. Harrison
| TKO (punches)
| Glory Fighting Championships 8
| {{dts|2009|October|17}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:37
| Des Moines, Iowa, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Patrick Osborn
| TKO (punches)
| Glory Fighting Championships 7
| {{dts|2009|June|25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Des Moines, Iowa, United States
|
{{end}}