Will Brooks signs with UFC, will fight Ross Pearson
- Posted by tessie on Jun 16, 2016
- 2234 views
Will Brooks has signed with the UFC and will debut against Ross Pearson at the TUF 23 finale on July 8th.
Card headlined by Joanna and Claudia.
Brooks was the Bellator lightweight champion but Bellator decided not to re-sign him.
Brooks has a win over Michael Chandler, who has a win over Eddie Alvarez, who is fighting for the lightweight title.
Brooks said he broke down and cried when he signed with the UFC.
Brooks is 29 years old, began fighting in 2011, is 18-1 in MMA, and on an 8 fight win streak.