E.J. Brooks

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E.J. Brooks
Born (1985-11-27) November 27, 1985 (age 36)
United States
Other namesThe Pretty Boy
Nationality American
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight170.5 lb (77.3 kg; 12.18 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach72.0 in (183 cm)
Fighting out of Cahokia, Illinois, United States
TeamSt. Charles MMA / Rodrigo Vaghi Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins14
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision10
Losses6
By knockout2
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Emanuel J. Brooks (born November 27, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional since 2010, he has fought in Bellator MMA.

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Background

Brooks competed in wrestling at Cahokia High School, and later at the University of Missouri.

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

Brooks made his Bellator debut on October 8, 2011 at Bellator 53. He faced Greg Scott and won via second-round TKO. [1]

He then quickly returned against Willian de Souza at Bellator 56 on October 29, 2011. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [2]

Brooks faced Mikhail Malyutin at Bellator 65 on April 13, 2012. He won via unanimous decision. [3]

Brooks faced Kalvin Hackney at Bellator 69 on May 18, 2012. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [4]

Brooks was expected to face Joey Holt on June 22, 2012 at Bellator 71. However, the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons. [5]

Brooks faced Darrell Horcher on October 19, 2012 at Bellator 77. Brooks lost the fight via KO in the first round. [6]

Post-Bellator

Brooks was scheduled to face Billy Evangelista at MMA Xtreme on August 24, 2013. The bout was cancelled for unknown reasons. [7] Brooks was expected to face Yosdenis Cedeno at CFA 12 on October 12, 2013. However, this bout was also cancelled for unknown reasons. [8]

Over a year away from competition, Brooks returned and faced Johnny Case at RFA 10: Rhodes vs. Jouban on October 25, 2013. [9] He lost the fight via split decision. [10]

Brooks was expected to face Zach Juusola on March 7, 2014 at RFA 13. The bout was cancelled for unknown reasons. [11]

Brooks faced Alex Ricci on May 30, 2014 at Substance Cage Combat 2.0. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Brooks was expected to face Efrain Escudero at Titan FC 29 on August 22, 2014. [12] The bout was cancelled when Escudero re-signed with the UFC. [13]

Brooks faced Todd Moore on September 26, 2014 at Titan FC 30. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [14]

In June 2015, Brooks lost to Brazilian fighter Ricardo Tirloni in the main event of Arena Tour 6.

Brooks faced Jason Novelli at Titan FC 35: Healy vs. Hawn on September 19, 2015. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [15]

Brooks faced Ben Egli at Titan FC 37: Simon vs. Dos Santos on March 4, 2016. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [16]

Brooks faced Dakota Cochrane at VFC 56 on April 14, 2017. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [17]

Return to Bellator and other promotions

Brooks returned to Bellator and faced Guilherme Vasconcelos at Bellator 181 on July 14, 2017. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [18]

Brooks won by decision against Husein Kushagov at Absolute Championship Akhmat on April 21, 2018, in Rimini, Italy. [19]

Brooks won against Steve Kennedy at Absolute Championship Akhmat on June 16, 2018, in Brisbane, Australia. [20]

Brooks lost due to an arm injury against Logan Storley at Bellator 233 on Nov. 9, 2019. The fight was stopped after the first round. [21]

Brooks defeated Derek Holly at Fighting Alliance Championship 5, in Kansas City by submission due to Brabo choke at 4:58 in the 3rd round. [22]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches14 wins6 losses
By knockout12
By submission30
By decision104
Draws0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win14–6Derek HollySubmission (brabo choke)FAC 5December 11, 202034:58 Independence, Missouri, United States
Loss13–6 Logan Storley TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 233 November 8, 201915:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesCatchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win13–5Steve KennedyDecision (unanimous) ACB 88: Barnatt vs. Celiński June 16, 201835:00 Brisbane, Australia Middleweight debut.
Win12–5Husein KushagovDecision (split) ACB 85: Leone vs Ginazov April 21, 201835:00 Rimini, Italy
Win11–5Guilherme VasconcelosDecision (unanimous) Bellator 181 July 14, 201735:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win10–5 Dakota Cochrane Decision (unanimous)VFC 56April 14, 201735:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win9–5Ben EgliDecision (unanimous)Titan FC 37: Simon vs. Dos SantosMarch 4, 201635:00 Ridgefield, Washington, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss8–5Jason NovelliDecision (unanimous)Titan FC 35: Healy vs. HawnSeptember 19, 201535:00 Ridgefield, Washington, United States
Loss8–4 Ricardo Tirloni Decision (unanimous)Arena Tour 6: Tirloni vs. BrooksJune 26, 201535:00 Cordoba, Argentina
Win8–3 Todd Moore Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 30: Brilz vs. Magalhaes September 26, 201435:00 Cedar Park, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (165 lb) bout.
Loss7–3Alex RicciDecision (unanimous)Substance Cage Combat 2.0May 30, 201435:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss7–2Johnny CaseDecision (split)RFA 10: Rhodes vs. JoubanOctober 25, 201335:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss7–1 Darrell Horcher KO (punch) Bellator 77 October 19, 201210:21 Reading, Pennsylvania, United StatesBellator Season Seven Lightweight Tournament Reserve Bout.
Win7–0Kalvin HackneyDecision (unanimous) Bellator 69 May 18, 201235:00 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win6–0Mikhail MalyutinDecision (unanimous) Bellator 65 April 13, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–0Willian de SouzaDecision (unanimous) Bellator 56 October 29, 201135:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesCatchweight (158 lb) bout.
Win4–0Greg ScottTKO (punches) Bellator 53 October 8, 201122:40 Miami, Oklahoma, United StatesCatchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win3–0Matt RiderSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Fight Me MMA: Trujillo vs. GwaltneyAugust 13, 201122:58 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win2–0Evian RodriguezSubmission (arm-triangle choke)WC: Wright Fights 2March 11, 201113:36 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win1–0Eric KriegermeierDecision (split)SportFight X 3: UndefeatedJuly 10, 201035:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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