Will Brooks

"Ill Will"

26-5-1

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-0

Last fight: Win vs Predrag Bogdanović · TKO · Jun 2, 2023

26-5-1 · 13 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

DRAWvs Rashid MagomedovDRAW · R2 5:00

PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2·October 12, 2018

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Will Brooks holds a professional MMA record of 26-5-1. Brooks has won 26 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 13 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Brooks lands 3.91 significant strikes per minute with 60% accuracy and averages 2.76 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 12, 2018. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 72"183 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Oct 8, 1986
Age: 40
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Career history

WIN
vs Predrag Bogdanović×1Title bout · Title win #1
Titan FC 82· Jun 2, 2023· Welterweight· 26-5-1 vs 14-1
TKO
R5 · 3:24
WIN
vs Jhonasky Sojo
Titan FC 81· Apr 14, 2023· Lightweight· 25-5-1 vs 13-4
SUB
R3 · 3:17
WIN
vs Luis Pena
XMMA 5: 5outhern Heat· Jul 23, 2022· Catchweight· 24-5-1 vs 11-4
SD
WIN
vs Rafael Bastos
Art of Scrap 4· Apr 15, 2022· Catchweight· 23-5-1 vs 42-21-1
TKO
WIN
vs Jose Filho
Art of Scrap 3· Oct 30, 2021· Catchweight· 22-5-1 vs 15-7
SUB
R3 · 4:54
WIN
vs Steven Siler
XMMA 2: Saunders vs. Nijem· Jul 30, 2021· Lightweight· 21-5-1 vs 32-21-1
UD
LOSS
vs Gleison Tibau
Battlefield FC 2· Jul 27, 2019· Lightweight· 20-5-1 vs 34-14
SUB
R1 · 3:34
DRAW
vs Rashid Magomedov
Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2· Oct 12, 2018· Lightweight· 20-4-1 vs 21-2-1
DRAW
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Robert Watley
Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2018 Regular Season· Aug 1, 2018· Lightweight· 20-4 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Luiz Firmino
Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2018 Regular Season· Jun 20, 2018· Lightweight· 19-4 vs 20-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Nik Lentz
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs Tybura· Nov 19, 2017· Lightweight· 18-4 vs 28-8-2
SUB
R2 · 2:05
LOSS
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2· Apr 8, 2017· Lightweight· 18-3 vs 22-7
SUB
R1 · 2:30
LOSS
vs Alex Oliveira
UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs Dodson· Oct 1, 2016· Lightweight· 18-2 vs 16-4-1
TKO
R3 · 3:30
WIN
vs Ross Pearson
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs Team Cláudia Finale· Jul 8, 2016· Lightweight· 18-1 vs 19-11
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marcin Held×4Title bout · Title win #4
Bellator 145: Vengeance· Nov 6, 2015· Lightweight· 17-1 vs 21-4
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dave Jansen×3Title bout · Title win #3
Bellator 136: Brooks vs Jansen· Apr 10, 2015· Lightweight· 16-1 vs 18-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Michael Chandler×2Title bout · Title win #2
Bellator 131: Tito vs Bonnar· Nov 14, 2014· Lightweight· 15-1 vs 12-3
TKO
R4 · 3:48
WIN
vs Michael Chandler×1Title bout · Title win #1
Bellator MMA: Bellator 120· May 16, 2014· Lightweight· 14-1 vs 12-2
SD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alexander Sarnavskiy
Bellator MMA: Bellator 109· Nov 22, 2013· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 25-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Saad Awad
Bellator MMA: Bellator 105· Oct 24, 2013· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 15-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs John Alessio
Bellator MMA: Bellator 101· Sep 26, 2013· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 34-17
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chris Leyva
Bellator MMA: Bellator 97· Jul 30, 2013· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 9-6
TKO
R3 · 2:20
LOSS
vs Saad Awad
Bellator MMA: Bellator 91· Feb 27, 2013· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 14-4
TKO
R1 · 0:43
WIN
vs Ricardo Tirloni
Bellator MMA: Bellator 87· Jan 31, 2013· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 13-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Satoru Kitaoka
Dream 18: Special NYE 2012· Dec 31, 2012· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 29-12-8
TKO
R2 · 3:46
WIN
vs Drew Dober
Disorderly Conduct· Aug 10, 2012· Catchweight· 7-0 vs 9-4
UD
WIN
vs Taurean Bogguess
XFO 44· Jun 16, 2012· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 13-8
TKO
R1 · 4:20
WIN
vs Ryan Bixler
CCC 4· Oct 15, 2011· 5-0 vs 24-20-1
SUB
R2 · 1:00
WIN
vs Joseph Richardson
XFO 41: Outdoor War 7· Sep 3, 2011· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 3-1
SUB
R1 · 3:49
WIN
vs Bobby Reardanz
XFO 39: Curran vs. Pearson· May 13, 2011· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 6-8
SUB
R3 · 3:22
WIN
vs Guillermo Serment
Chicago Cagefighting Championship· Mar 4, 2011· 2-0 vs 1-5
SUB
WIN
vs Jonathan Hines
Xtreme Fighting Organization· Jan 21, 2011· 1-0 vs 1-14
TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

American Top Team

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power73

Kick power95

Punch speed94

Kick speed96

Accuracy92

Takedowns95

Ground striking88

Submissions74

Chin80

Body strength89

Cardio88

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 26-5-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.91per min

60% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.65per min

47% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.76per 15 min

39% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 1-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.91per min

60% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.65per min

47% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.76per 15 min

39% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Will Brooks sits in the top 25.

PFL

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Will Brooks earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Will Brooks's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #11 Lightweight
First ranked: Jul 11, 2016
Times ranked: 16

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1797▲18
Peak: 1925Jul 8, 2016
Rated fights: 32

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Frequently asked questions

When does Will Brooks fight next?

Will Brooks has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Will Brooks's record?

Will Brooks's professional MMA record is 26-5-1.

Who is Will Brooks fighting next?

Will Brooks's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Will Brooks fight last?

Will Brooks most recently fought Rashid Magomedov at Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2 on Friday, October 12, 2018, -.

What weight class does Will Brooks fight in?

Will Brooks fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Will Brooks have?

Will Brooks has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Will Brooks?

Will Brooks is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Will Brooks weigh?

Will Brooks weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Will Brooks's reach?

Will Brooks has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Will Brooks?

Will Brooks is 40 years old (born Oct 8, 1986).

Where is Will Brooks from?

Will Brooks is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY