Jared Papazian

UFC |

TRAINING: I do no gi BJJ in the morning. In the afternoon, I do some strength and conditioning and then some boxing and Muay Thai.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I got jumped in high school by 10 guys and wanted to do something about it, so I decided that I wanted to learn how to fight.

What ranks and titles have you held? King of the Cage 135-pound title.

Do you have any heroes? My mom

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To fight in the UFC is a dream come true. I have worked so hard to get here. But it doesn’t stop here – I’m getting that belt.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked at Keys Nissan. I used to wash the cars.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ Blue belt under Alberto Crane

Favorite grappling technique: Kimura

Favorite Striking technique: Straight right

• Pro since 2008

• Has gone five rounds three times in his career (2-1)

• Faced and lost to WEC vet Karen Darabedyan in his third fight in 2008

• Five wins by KO, one by submission

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	1
Record:	14-7-0, 1NC
Summary:	Boxing

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Jackhammer
From:	West Hills, California USA
Fights Out Of:	Encino, California USA
Age:	24
Height:	5′ 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:	135 lb ( 61 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

167

41% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

81% Standing

19%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Mike Easton	UFC®: Guillard vs. Miller Jan 20, 2012	85	1	0	2	R3Decision – Majority	Ways To Watch
Loss	Jared Papazian	UFC®: Guillard vs. Miller Jan 20, 2012	68	0	0	0	R3Decision – Majority	Ways To Watch

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