Born
Oct 8, 1986 · age 40
Height
180 cm
Reach
72"
Stance
Orthodox
Weight
155 lb
Division
UFC career stats
Averages from 4 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.
Reach
72"
Stance
Orthodox
Striking
Strikes landed / min 3.31
Strikes absorbed / min 3.09
Striking accuracy 60%
Striking defence 47%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.00
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 2.33
Submissions / 15 min 0.33
Takedown accuracy 39%
Takedown defence 63%
Control time / fight 2:16
Will Brooks won the Bellator lightweight title three times and defended it successfully, establishing himself as one of the division's most dominant champions. The American has competed across multiple elite promotions including DREAM, the PFL, and the UFC.
FAQs
- Which bouts are recorded for Will Brooks?
- This archive records Will Brooks at 12-5-0. Wins split: 2 by knockout, 10 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 17% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
- Which weight class is listed for Will Brooks?
- Will Brooks is listed in the Lightweight division. They stand 180 cm.
Championship reigns (1)
Title history inferred from recorded bouts. Missing results and vacancies may leave gaps.
- Bellator Lightweight Champion 2014, end not recordedWon at BELLATOR 131 · 2 recorded defences
Title fights (3-0)
This archive includes 3 championship bouts, with 3 recorded wins for Will Brooks.
2015 2 fights
- Win Bellator Lightweight ChampionshipNovember 6, 2015 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
- Win Bellator Lightweight ChampionshipApril 10, 2015 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
2014 1 fight
- Win Bellator Lightweight ChampionshipNovember 15, 2014 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · TKO · punches · R4 · 3:48
Fight history
2018 3 fights
- Loss October 13, 2018 · Professional Fighters League · Lightweight · Draw · unanimous · R2 · 5:00
- Win August 2, 2018 · Professional Fighters League · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Win June 21, 2018 · Professional Fighters League · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
2017 2 fights
- Loss November 19, 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · Submission · guillotine choke · R2 · 2:05
- Loss April 8, 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · Submission · rear-naked choke · R1 · 2:30
2016 2 fights
- Loss October 1, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Catchweight (161.5 lb) · TKO · punches · R3 · 3:30
- Win July 8, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
2015 2 fights
- Win Bellator Lightweight ChampionshipNovember 6, 2015 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
- Win Bellator Lightweight ChampionshipApril 10, 2015 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
2014 2 fights
- Win Bellator Lightweight ChampionshipNovember 15, 2014 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · TKO · punches · R4 · 3:48
- Win May 17, 2014 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · Decision · split · R5 · 5:00
2013 6 fights
- Win November 22, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Win October 25, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Win September 27, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Win July 31, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · TKO · punches · R3 · 2:20
- Loss February 28, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · TKO · punches · R1 · 0:43
- Win January 31, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
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