Jonathan Brookins
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Jonathan Brookins is a mixed martial artist
who competes in the featherweight
and 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
to become the Ultimate Fighter and earn a contract with the UFC.
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 then won two fights in G-Force fights, the most notable being a submission victory over Luis Palomino
.
to compete in The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
.
In the debut episode, Brookins faced fellow wrestler Ran Weathers. Brookins would go on to take a unanimous decision victory in two rounds. Following this, Brookins was selected by Team GSP. Brookins was GSPs second pick and the fourth overall.
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.
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.
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. The win moved Brookins into the finals against 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
, but Brookins was pulled from the bout and replaced by Kyle Watson
.
Brookins was expected to face Jeremy Stephens
on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale
. However, Brookins was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Danny Downes
.
Brookins returned to featherweight for his next fight and faced Erik Koch
on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25
. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
|Loss
|align=center|12-4
|Erik Koch
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|New Orleans, Louisiana
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|12–3
|Michael Johnson
|Decision (unanimous)
|The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|11–3
|Yosdenis Cedeno
|Decision (unanimous)
|G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 3
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Miami, Florida
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|10–3
|Luis Palomino
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 2
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:44
|Coral Gables, Florida
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|9-3
|Stephen Ledbetter
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Bellator 1
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:32
|Hollywood, Florida
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|8-3
|José Aldo
|TKO (punches)
|WEC 36
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|0:45
|Hollywood, Florida
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|8-2
|Jose Santibanez
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|South Coast Promotions
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:07
|Houston, Texas
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|7–2
|Greg Loughran
|Decision (split)
|CWFC USA: Battle Royale
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kissimmee, Florida
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|7–1
|Jose Figueroa
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|WEF: King of the Streets
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:47
|Kissimmee, Florida
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|6–1
|Donald Brook
|Submission (punches)
|Harmful Intent Promotions 2
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:35
|Estero, Florida
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|5–1
|Yves Jabouin
|Submission (elbows)
|Ultimate Warrior Challenge 2
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:35
|Jacksonville, Florida
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|4–1
|Harris Sarmiento
|Decision (unanimous)
|Shakedown: Maui vs. Oahu
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|4–0
|Sean Bartlett
|TKO (punches)
|Combat Fighting Championships 3
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:05
|Orlando, Florida
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3–0
|Ryan Nakamura
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Combat Fighting Championship 2
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:09
|Orlando, Florida
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|2–0
|York Ash
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Full Throttle 8
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:58
|Atlanta, Georgia
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|1–0
|Allen Berube
|KO (punch)
|Combat Fighting Championship
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:19
|Orlando, Florida
, United States
|
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
who competes in the featherweight
Featherweight (MMA)
The featherweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Pancrase's featherweight division, which groups competitors within 136 to 145 lb...
and lightweight
Lightweight (MMA)
The lightweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:* The UFC & Strikeforce lightweight division with upper limit at 155 lb...
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
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck is the twelfth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter....
. On December 4, 2010, Brookins defeated Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson (fighter)
Michael Johnson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Johnson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing onto the Ultimate Fighting Championship circuit to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
to become the Ultimate Fighter and earn a contract with the UFC.
Background
Brookins was introduced to mixed martial arts after hearing about 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.Brookins has mostly fought at featherweight, most notably in World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
where he lost to Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo
José Aldo is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who competes as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is the first and current UFC Featherweight Champion...
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
Luis Palomino
Luis Palomino is a Peruvian American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division, having formerly fought in the featherweight division...
.
The Ultimate Fighter
Brookins then signed with the Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
to compete in The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck is the twelfth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter....
.
In the debut episode, Brookins faced fellow wrestler Ran Weathers. Brookins would go on to take a unanimous decision victory in two rounds. Following this, Brookins was selected by Team GSP. Brookins was GSPs second pick and the fourth overall.
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.
In the quarter-finals, Brookins faced Sako Chivitchian
Sako Chivitchian
Sako Chivitchian is an Armenian-born mixed martial arts fighter who competes in the lightweight division. He immigrated to the United States of America and is presently based in Los Angeles...
. 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.
In the semi-final round, Brookins faced team-mate Kyle Watson
Kyle Watson
Kyle Watson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2003, Watson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
. In a somewhat lopsided bout, Brookins controlled; mostly on the ground, to take a 30–27 judges decision. The win moved Brookins into the finals against Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson (fighter)
Michael Johnson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Johnson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing onto the Ultimate Fighting Championship circuit to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Brookins defeated Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson (fighter)
Michael Johnson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Johnson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing onto the Ultimate Fighting Championship circuit to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
at The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale, also referred to as The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on December 4, 2010.-Background:This was the first...
. 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
John Makdessi
John Makdessi is an Canadian professional mixed martial arts fighter who competes in the lightweight division. Makdessi has been a professional MMA competitor since 2008, competing mostly in Canada before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Early Life:John was born in Halifax, Nova...
on April 30, 2011 at UFC 129
UFC 129
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario.-Background:...
, but Brookins was pulled from the bout and replaced by Kyle Watson
Kyle Watson
Kyle Watson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2003, Watson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
.
Brookins was expected to face Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Dean Stephens is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter from Des Moines, Iowa. Stephens is currently signed under the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion, fighting in their lightweight division....
on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team Dos Santos Finale, , was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 4, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.-Background:Featured were the finalists from The Ultimate Fighter 13 – Team Lesnar...
. However, Brookins was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Danny Downes
Danny Downes
-Mixed martial arts career:Since turning professional in 2007, Downes has competed for several smaller organizations, while compiling an undefeated record and obtaining wins in promotions such as King of the Cage, with all of his fights taking place in his native Wisconsin...
.
Brookins returned to featherweight for his next fight and faced Erik Koch
Erik Koch
Erik Koch is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Personal Life:Koch enrolled in Taekwondo classes at the ripe age of four peaking his interest in MMA...
on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25
UFC Fight Night 25
UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 17, 2011 at the Ernest N...
. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
|-|Loss
|align=center|12-4
|Erik Koch
Erik Koch
Erik Koch is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Personal Life:Koch enrolled in Taekwondo classes at the ripe age of four peaking his interest in MMA...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|12–3
|Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson (fighter)
Michael Johnson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Johnson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing onto the Ultimate Fighting Championship circuit to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
|Decision (unanimous)
|The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale, also referred to as The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on December 4, 2010.-Background:This was the first...
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|11–3
|Yosdenis Cedeno
|Decision (unanimous)
|G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 3
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|10–3
|Luis Palomino
Luis Palomino
Luis Palomino is a Peruvian American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division, having formerly fought in the featherweight division...
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 2
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:44
|Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, southwest of Downtown Miami, in the United States. The city is home to the University of Miami....
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|9-3
|Stephen Ledbetter
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Bellator 1
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:32
|Hollywood, Florida
Hollywood, Florida
-Demographics:As of 2000, there were 59,673 households out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of...
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|8-3
|José Aldo
Jose Aldo
José Aldo is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who competes as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is the first and current UFC Featherweight Champion...
|TKO (punches)
|WEC 36
WEC 36
WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on November 5, 2008 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida...
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|0:45
|Hollywood, Florida
Hollywood, Florida
-Demographics:As of 2000, there were 59,673 households out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of...
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|8-2
|Jose Santibanez
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|South Coast Promotions
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:07
|Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|7–2
|Greg Loughran
|Decision (split)
|CWFC USA: Battle Royale
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kissimmee, Florida
Kissimmee, Florida
Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 59,682. It is the county seat of Osceola County...
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|7–1
|Jose Figueroa
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|WEF: King of the Streets
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:47
|Kissimmee, Florida
Kissimmee, Florida
Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 59,682. It is the county seat of Osceola County...
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|6–1
|Donald Brook
|Submission (punches)
|Harmful Intent Promotions 2
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:35
|Estero, Florida
Estero, Florida
Estero is a census-designated place in Lee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 18,176. It is the home of Germain Arena, which hosts the home games for the Florida Everblades ECHL hockey team and the Florida Firecats af2 arena football team...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|5–1
|Yves Jabouin
Yves Jabouin
Yves Jabouin is a Haitian-Canadian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the bantamweight division of the UFC.-Mixed martial arts career:...
|Submission (elbows)
|Ultimate Warrior Challenge 2
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:35
|Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968...
, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|4–1
|Harris Sarmiento
|Decision (unanimous)
|Shakedown: Maui vs. Oahu
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|4–0
|Sean Bartlett
|TKO (punches)
|Combat Fighting Championships 3
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:05
|Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|3–0
|Ryan Nakamura
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Combat Fighting Championship 2
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:09
|Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|2–0
|York Ash
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Full Throttle 8
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:58
|Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|1–0
|Allen Berube
|KO (punch)
|Combat Fighting Championship
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:19
|Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, United States
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