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"Ill Will"

Will Brooks

Lightweight Division

18-4-0 (W-L-D)

Will Brooks
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BUFFALO, NY - APRIL 08: Charles Oliveira secures a rear choke submission victory against Will Brooks in their lightweight bout during the UFC 210 event at KeyBank Center on April 8, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC vi
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UFC 210: Charles Oliveira Backstage Interview

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 01: (L-R) Alex Oliveira of Brazil punches Will Brooks in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Moda Center on October 1, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Portland: Alex Oliveira Backstage Interview

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 01: Alex Oliveira of Brazil celebrates after defeating Will Brooks in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Moda Center on October 1, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via
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Fight Night Portland: Alex Oliveira Octagon Interview

BEAVERTON, OR - SEPTEMBER 29: Will Brooks holds an open workout for fans and media at the UFC Gym on September 29, 2016 in Beaverton, Oregon. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Portland: Brooks vs Oliveria - Joe Rogan Preview

BEAVERTON, OR - SEPTEMBER 29: John Dodson holds an open workout for fans and media at the UFC Gym on September 29, 2016 in Beaverton, Oregon. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Portland: Open Workout highlights

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 08: (L-R) Will Brooks punches Ross Pearson of England in their lightweight bout during The Ultimate Fighter Finale event at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 8, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via
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Fight Night Portland: The Match up - Brooks vs Oliveira

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 08: Will Brooks poses for a portrait backstage after his victory over Ross Pearson of England during The Ultimate Fighter Finale event at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 8, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Todd Lussier/Zuffa LLC/
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Fight Night Portland: Will Brooks - Chicago Tough

JULY 08: (L-R) Will Brooks punches Ross Pearson of England in their lightweight bout during The Ultimate Fighter Finale event at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 8, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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UFC Minute: Must-see fights in Portland

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Fight Night Portland: Tickets On-Sale Now

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Fight Night Portland: Tickets On-Sale Friday

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: Brock Lesnar prepares for round two against Mark Hunt of New Zealand in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty I
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UFC Rankings Report: Brock Lesnar's future and the outlook of the heavyweights

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 5: Will Brooks holds an open training session for fans and media at at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on July 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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UFC Minute: Get to know Will Brooks

Stats

Striking accuracy 59% 59%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
493
Sig. Strikes Attempted
835
Takedown Accuracy 52% 52%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
7
Takedowns Attempted
31
4.26
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.54
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
2.08
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.26
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
56
%
Sig. Str. Defense
83
%
Takedown Defense
0.00
Knockdown Avg
14:27
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
230 (47%)
Clinch
164 (33%)
Ground
99 (20%)

Sig. Str. by target

60% 297 Head 28% 137 Body 12% 59 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
5 (28%)
DEC
9 (50%)
SUB
4 (22%)

athlete record

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Chicago, United States
Trains at
American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL
Age
36
Height
70.00
Weight
156.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 9, 2016
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
40.00