Pro MMA Record
"Ill"
26-5-1
Will Brooks
Fighter Details
- Name: Will Brooks
- Pro MMA Record: 26-5-1 (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: Ill
- Current Streak: 6 Wins
- Age: 1986-10-08 | Date of Birth: 1986.10.08
- Last Fight: June 02, 2023 in TFC
- Weight Class: Welterweight | Last Weigh-In: 160.0 lbs
- Affiliation: American Top Team
- Height: 5'10" (178cm) | Reach: 72.0" (183cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $341,800 USD
- Born: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Fighting out of: Schaumburg, Illinois
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Regional Rankings Rankings FAQ
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Indiana
updated Wed May 29 13:23:39 2024
#1Will Brooks is the 1st ranked of 37 active Indiana Pro Welterweights.
Also ranked at: Lightweight (1st) -
North America
updated Thu May 30 04:42:56 2024
#1Will Brooks is the 1st ranked of 1189 active North America Pro Welterweights.
Also ranked at: Lightweight (1st) -
US Midwest
updated Thu May 30 03:27:32 2024
#1Will Brooks is the 1st ranked of 278 active US Midwest Pro Welterweights.
Also ranked at: Lightweight (1st) -
US Southeast
updated Wed May 29 07:28:42 2024
#1Will Brooks is the 1st ranked of 334 active US Southeast Pro Welterweights.
Also ranked at: Lightweight (1st) -
South Carolina
updated Thu May 30 13:22:59 2024
#1Will Brooks is the 1st ranked of 30 active South Carolina Pro Welterweights.
Also ranked at: Lightweight (1st)
Gyms & Affiliations
Will Brooks MMA Fight Record
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KO/TKO7 wins, 2 lossesWL27% of wins40% of losses
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Submission6 wins, 3 lossesWL23% of wins60% of losses
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Decision13 wins, 0 lossesWL50% of wins
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2013TO2015
9win1loss0draw0no contest2-7-22%-78%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ100%---1--- -
2016TO2017
1win3loss0draw0no contest--1---100%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ33%67%--12-- -
DURING2018
2win0loss1draw0no contest--2---100%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ-------- -
DURING2012
1win0loss0draw0no contest1---100%---KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--------
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25-5-1 14-0-02023.06.02add_circleTitle Bout: Titan FC Welterweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Welterweight · 170 lbs (77.1 kg)Referee: Marc Goddard
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Catchweight · 160 lbs (72.6 kg) · Weigh-In 160.0 lbs (72.6 kgs)
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22-5-1 42-20-12022.04.15add_circleBilling: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Catchweight · 160 lbs (72.6 kg) · Weigh-In 160.7 lbs (72.9 kgs)Referee: Rob Hinds
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Catchweight · 160 lbs (72.6 kg) · Weigh-In 159.9 lbs (72.5 kgs)Referee: Rob Madrigal
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20-5-1 32-20-12021.07.30add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
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20-4-1 33-14-02019.07.27add_circleBilling: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Preliminary CardDuration: 2 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.8 lbs (70.7 kgs)Fight Night Weight: 175.5 lbs (79.6 kgs) · Gain of 19.7 lbs (8.9 kgs, +13%)Odds: -120 · Near EvenReferee: Mike BeltranDisclosed Pay: $50,000 Base
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.8 lbs (70.7 kgs)Odds: +195 · Moderate UnderdogReferee: Keith Peterson
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: -405 · Heavy FavoriteReferee: Rob Madrigal
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18-3-0 27-8-22017.11.18add_circleBilling: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: -500 · Heavy FavoriteReferee: Jim Perdios
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UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee · Lentz Medical IssuesWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)Odds: -350 · Moderate Favorite
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18-2-0 21-7-02017.04.08add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.4 lbs (70.5 kgs)Odds: -210 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: John McCarthy
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18-1-0 15-4-12016.10.01add_circleBilling: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Catchweight · 160 lbs (72.6 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: -305 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Herb DeanDisclosed Pay: $57,800 BaseInjuries: Broken Rib
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17-1-0 19-10-02016.07.08add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: -325 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Dan MiragliottaDisclosed Pay: $100,000 ($50K Base, $50K Bonus)
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Title Bout: Champion · Bellator MMA Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Co-Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.8 lbs (70.2 kgs)Odds: -450 · Heavy FavoriteReferee: John McCarthy
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Title Bout: Champion · Bellator MMA Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)Odds: -700 · Huge FavoriteReferee: John McCarthyDisclosed Pay: $72,000 ($36K Base, $36K Bonus)
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Title Bout: Vacant · Bellator MMA Vacant Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Co-Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.5 lbs (70.1 kgs)Odds: +185 · Slight UnderdogReferee: Jason HerzogDisclosed Pay: $62,000 ($31K Base, $31K Bonus)
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Title Bout: Vacant · Bellator MMA Interim Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Co-Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.2 lbs (69.9 kgs)Odds: +770 · Huge UnderdogReferee: Kevin MacDonald
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Bellator 120 · Brooks to Chandler FightWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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12-1-0 25-1-0scale2013.11.22add_circleTitle Bout: Tournament ChampionshipBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.1 lbs (70.8 kgs)scale Brooks Weight Above Contracted LimitOdds: +170 · Slight UnderdogReferee: Keith Peterson
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.7 lbs (70.6 kgs)Odds: -220 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Jason Herzog
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.3 lbs (70.4 kgs)Odds: -300 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Jason Herzog
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Billing: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Catchweight · 158 lbs (71.7 kg) · Weigh-In 157.5 lbs (71.4 kgs)Odds: -1400 · Huge FavoriteReferee: Robert Romero
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: -390 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Jason Herzog
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Billing: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: -165 · Slight FavoriteReferee: Jason Herzog
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7-0-0 29-11-82012.12.31add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 70 kg (155.0 lbs) · Weigh-In 154.3 lbs (70.0 kgs)Odds: +255 · Moderate UnderdogReferee: Yuji Shimada
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Catchweight · 162 lbs (73.5 kg) · Weigh-In 162.0 lbs (73.5 kgs)
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Weight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute Rounds
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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2-0-0 6-7-02011.05.13add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)Referee: Scott Fisher
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Nate Aye4-0-0 N/AWinIllinois Regional2009.10.22
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Will Brooks Wiki
Will Brooks is an American mixed martial arts fighter born on October 8, 1986. Brooks fights out of the Midwest Training Center, however he has also done some training at American Top Team.
Brooks' rise as a notable lightweight fighter came at DREAM 18 on NYE when he was brought in to face Satoru Kitaoka. He was thought of as a huge underdog, but he surprised many as he controlled and dominated Kitaoka for the entirety of the first round, before TKOing Kitaoka in the second round.
Before his DREAM debut, Brooks fought mostly across the United States fighting
on regional shows where he racked up an undefeated 7 fight win streak with 6 of
those fights being finishes; 2 by TKO and 4 by submission.
After Brooks defeated Kitaoka, he quickly sparked the interest of Bellator who offered him a contract which he signed. Brooks made his Bellator debut fighting the Bellator lightweight tournament where he defeated Ricardo Tirloni in the first round of the tournament by unanimous decision before being suffering his first professional mixed martials arts career loss by being eliminated by Saad Awad in the second round of the tournament by KO in only 43 seconds of the first round of the fight.
Despite being eliminated by Awad in the second round of the Bellator
lightweight tournament, Brooks has shown he’s one of the top lightweight
prospects to keep an eye on across the United States.
Following the first loss of his career, Brooks rebounded with a win over Cris Leyva at Bellator 97 on July 31, 2013.
In the fall of 2013, Brooks entered into the Bellator Season 9 Lightweight tournament. He faced veteran John Alessio in the Quarterfinals on September 27, 2103 at Bellator 101. He won the fight in dominant fashion via unanimous decision.
Brooks had a rematch with Saad Awadin the semifinal round and dominated the fight for all three rounds, winning a unanimous decision victory.
Brooks faced Alexander Sarnavskiy in the finals. He won the fight via dominant unanimous decision to earn a future title shot at the Lightweight title.
On May 17, 2014, Brooks faced Michael Chandler filling in for the injured champEddie Alvarez at Bellator 120 for theInterim Bellator Lightweight Championship. He won via split decision to become the Interim Bellator Lightweight Championship.
Brooks and Chandler are scheduled for their rematch, in the Co-Main Event on the Bellator 131 card.
