| Name | Will Brooks (Men) |
| Nickname | Ill |
| Date of birth | Oct 8, 1986 (39 years old) |
| Weight class | Lightweight |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Will Brooks – General Profile
Will Brooks is an American professional mixed martial artist known for competing in the lightweight division. Born in Chicago on October 8, 1986, he has fought across major organizations including Bellator, the UFC, DREAM, and the Professional Fighters League.
MMA Career
Brooks built his reputation in Bellator, where he became lightweight champion and established himself as a high-level competitor against ranked opposition. He later competed in the UFC and PFL, adding experience against a wide range of styles and opponents across major promotions.
His career has included title fights, tournament appearances, and bouts on both domestic and international stages.
Fighting Style
Brooks is known for a balanced style built around orthodox striking, pressure, and strong wrestling fundamentals. His results reflect a fighter capable of winning by knockout, submission, or decision, with a large share of his victories coming through control and consistency over full rounds.
Combat Sports Background
Before focusing on mixed martial arts, Brooks developed a wrestling base that became an important part of his game. That background helped shape his approach to positional control, pace management, and transitional offense.
Career Highlights
His most notable achievements include winning the Bellator lightweight title and earning victories in multiple major MMA promotions. Brooks also compiled a long professional record with wins over established veterans and title-level competitors.
Legacy
Brooks is regarded as a successful lightweight of his era and a former major promotional champion whose career spanned several important stages of modern MMA. His body of work reflects durability, adaptability, and sustained relevance across different organizations.
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
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| Nik Lentz |
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R2 · 2:05 |
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| Charles Oliveira |
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 2:30 |
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| Alex Oliveira |
UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson |
KO/TKO Punches · R3 · 3:30 |
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| Ross Pearson |
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale |
U-DEC |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 12.5% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Mason Jones The Dragon | 18-2 |
| Ibo Aslan The Last Ottoman | 14-4 |
| Jun Yong Park The Iron Turtle | 19-7 |
| Austen Lane | 13-8 |
| Mike Thomas Brown | 26-9 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Osamah Almarwai | 22-6 |
| Cleuber Cabral Cleubinho | 19-4 |
| Sidney Outlaw Da Gun | 17-6 |
| Arlene Blencowe Angerfist | 15-10 |
| Eddie Sanchez The Manic Hispanic | 15-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Ode Osbourne The Jamaican Sensation | 13-10 |
| Geoff Neal Handz of Steel | 16-8 |
| Frank Mir | 19-13 |
| Alexander Volkanovski The Great | 28-4 |
| Ramon Taveras The Savage | 10-4 |
| Renan Barao The Baron | 34-10 |
| Marcus McGhee The Maniac | 10-2 |
| Chidi Njokuani Chidi Bang Bang | 25-12 |
| Alistair Overeem The Demolition Man | 47-19 |
| Vicente Luque The Silent Assassin | 23-12 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Yves Edwards Thugjitsu Master | 42-22 |
| Clay Guida The Carpenter | 38-25 |
| Jim Miller A-10 | 38-19 |
| Charles Oliveira do Bronx | 37-11 |
| Sean Sherk The Muscle Shark | 36-4 |