Best fights of Will Brooks
Over 12 years as a professional, Will Brooks has compiled a 26-5-1 (13) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Will Brooks KOs Satoru Kitaoka
On December 31, 2012 Will Brooks faced Satoru Kitaoka in a lightweight bout. Brooks was 26 years old with a record of 7-0, and Kitaoka was 32 with a record of 30-11-9. Brooks was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Kitaoka was coming off a win. Brooks stopped Satoru Kitaoka via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Will Brooks defeats Marcin Held
On November 6, 2015 Will Brooks defended his Bellator lightweight title against Marcin Held. Brooks was 29 years old with a record of 16-1, and Held was 23 with a record of 21-3. Brooks was on a 7-fight winning streak and Held was on a 6-fight winning streak. Brooks won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Will Brooks draws with Rashid Magomedov
On October 13, 2018 Will Brooks faced Rashid Magomedov in a lightweight bout. Brooks was 32 years old with a record of 20-4, and Magomedov was 34 with a record of 21-2. Both Brooks and Magomedov were on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Will Brooks defeats Alexander Sarnavskiy
On November 22, 2013 Will Brooks fought Alexander Sarnavskiy for the vacant Bellator Season 9 Tournament lightweight title. Brooks was 27 years old with a record of 12-1, and Sarnavskiy was 24 with a record of 25-1. Brooks was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sarnavskiy was on a 5-fight winning streak. Brooks won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Will Brooks defeats Dave Jansen
On April 10, 2015 Will Brooks defended his Bellator lightweight title against Dave Jansen. Brooks was 28 years old with a record of 15-1, and Jansen was 35 with a record of 20-2. Brooks was on a 6-fight winning streak and Jansen was on a 7-fight winning streak. Brooks won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Will Brooks KOs Michael Chandler in their 2nd fight
On November 15, 2014 Will Brooks fought Michael Chandler for the vacant Bellator lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Brooks was 28 years old with a record of 14-1, and Chandler was 28 with a record of 12-2. Brooks was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Chandler was on a 2-fight losing streak. Brooks stopped Michael Chandler via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Will Brooks defeats Michael Chandler
On May 17, 2014 Will Brooks fought Michael Chandler for the vacant Bellator lightweight title. Brooks was 27 years old with a record of 13-1, and Chandler was 28 with a record of 12-1. Brooks was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Chandler was coming off a loss. Brooks won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Will Brooks defeats Ross Pearson
On July 8, 2016 Will Brooks faced Ross Pearson in a lightweight bout. Brooks was 29 years old with a record of 17-1, and Pearson was 31 with a record of 19-10. Brooks was on a 8-fight winning streak and Pearson was coming off a win. Brooks won via unanimous decision.