Best fights of Jonathan Brookins
Over 19 years as a professional, Jonathan Brookins has compiled a 16-11 (12) record, including two title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jonathan Brookins defeats Michael Johnson
On December 4, 2010 Jonathan Brookins fought Michael Johnson for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter 12 Tournament lightweight title. Brookins was 25 years old with a record of 11-3, and Johnson was 24 with a record of 8-4. Both Brookins and Johnson were on a 3-fight winning streak. Brookins won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Jonathan Brookins defeats Shintaro Ishiwatari
On November 1, 2014 Jonathan Brookins faced Shintaro Ishiwatari in a bantamweight bout. Brookins was 29 years old with a record of 14-7, and Ishiwatari was 29 with a record of 18-5-4. Brookins was coming off a loss, while Ishiwatari was on a 3-fight winning streak. Brookins won via unanimous decision.
3. Jonathan Brookins KOs Vagner Rocha
On February 15, 2012 Jonathan Brookins faced Vagner Rocha in a featherweight bout. Brookins was 26 years old with a record of 12-4, and Rocha was 29 with a record of 7-2. Brookins was coming off a loss, while Rocha was coming off a win. Brookins stopped Vagner Rocha via KO in the 1st round.
4. Jonathan Brookins loses to Shintaro Ishiwatari in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 24, 2016 Jonathan Brookins fought Shintaro Ishiwatari for the Pancrase bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Brookins was 30 years old with a record of 15-7, and Ishiwatari was 31 with a record of 20-6-4. Brookins was coming off a win and Ishiwatari was on a 2-fight winning streak. Brookins lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ishiwatari.
5. Jonathan Brookins submits Cody Fuller
On March 21, 2014 Jonathan Brookins faced Cody Fuller in a flyweight bout. Brookins was 28 years old with a record of 13-6, and Fuller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Brookins was on a 2-fight losing streak. Brookins submitted Cody Fuller via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
6. Jonathan Brookins submits Stephen Ledbetter
On April 3, 2009 Jonathan Brookins faced Stephen Ledbetter in a featherweight bout. Brookins was 23 years old with a record of 8-3, and Ledbetter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Brookins was coming off a loss. Brookins submitted Stephen Ledbetter via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Jonathan Brookins submits Jose Santibanez
On July 18, 2008 Jonathan Brookins faced Jose Santibanez in a featherweight bout. Brookins was 22 years old with a record of 7-2, and Santibanez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Brookins was coming off a loss. Brookins submitted Jose Santibanez via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Jonathan Brookins submits Jose Figueroa
On December 1, 2007 Jonathan Brookins faced Jose Figueroa in a lightweight bout. Brookins was 22 years old with a record of 6-1, and Figueroa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Brookins was on a 2-fight winning streak. Brookins submitted Jose Figueroa via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
9. Jonathan Brookins KOs Donald Brook in 35 seconds
On November 3, 2007 Jonathan Brookins faced Donald Brook in a lightweight bout. Brookins was 22 years old with a record of 5-1, and Brook was 0 with a record of 0-0. Brookins was coming off a win. Brookins stopped Donald Brook via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Jonathan Brookins loses to José Aldo via KO
On November 5, 2008 Jonathan Brookins faced José Aldo in a featherweight bout. Brookins was 23 years old with a record of 8-2, and Aldo was 22 with a record of 11-1. Brookins was coming off a win and Aldo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Aldo stopped Brookins via TKO in the 3rd round.