About E.J. Brooks
Born 1985. E.J. Brooks is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
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.
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.
He then quickly returned against Willian de Souza at Bellator 56 on October 29, 2011. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Brooks faced Mikhail Malyutin at Bellator 65 on April 13, 2012. He won via unanimous decision.
Brooks faced Kalvin Hackney at Bellator 69 on May 18, 2012. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Brooks was expected to face Joey Holt on June 22, 2012, at Bellator 71. However, the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons.
Brooks faced Darrell Horcher on October 19, 2012, at Bellator 77. Brooks lost the fight via KO in the first round.
Post-Bellator Brooks was scheduled to face Billy Evangelista at MMA Xtreme on August 24, 2013. The bout was cancelled for unknown reasons. Brooks was expected to face Yosdenis Cedeno at CFA 12 on October 12, 2013. However, this bout was also cancelled for unknown reasons.
Over a year away from competition, Brooks returned and faced Johnny Case at RFA 10: Rhodes vs. Jouban on October 25, 2013. He lost the fight via split decision.
Brooks was expected to face Zach Juusola on March 7, 2014, at RFA 13. The bout was cancelled for unknown reasons.
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 EfraÃn Escudero at Titan FC 29 on August 22, 2014. The bout was cancelled when Escudero re-signed with the UFC.
Brooks faced Todd Moore on September 26, 2014, at Titan FC 30. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
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.
Brooks faced Ben Egli at Titan FC 37: Simon vs. Dos Santos on March 4, 2016. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Brooks faced Dakota Cochrane at VFC 56 on April 14, 2017. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
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.
Brooks won by decision against Husein Kushagov at Absolute Championship Akhmat on April 21, 2018, in Rimini, Italy.
Brooks won against Steve Kennedy at Absolute Championship Akhmat on June 16, 2018, in Brisbane, Australia.
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.
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.
Mixed martial arts record Win
Derek Holly Submission (brabo choke) FAC 5
Independence, Missouri, United States Loss
Logan Storley TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 233
Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Catchweight (175 lb) bout. Win
Steve Kennedy Decision (unanimous) ACB 88: Barnatt vs. Celiński
Brisbane, Australia Middleweight debut. Win
Husein Kushagov Decision (split) ACB 85: Leone vs Ginazov
Rimini, Italy Win
Guilherme Vasconcelos Decision (unanimous) Bellator 181
Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win
Dakota Cochrane Decision (unanimous) VFC 56
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Win
Ben Egli Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 37: Simon vs. Dos Santos
Ridgefield, Washington, United States Welterweight debut. Loss
Jason Novelli Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 35: Healy vs. Hawn
Ridgefield, Washington, United States Loss
Ricardo Tirloni Decision (unanimous) Arena Tour 6: Tirloni vs. Brooks
Cordoba, Argentina Win
Todd Moore Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 30: Brilz vs. Magalhaes
Cedar Park, Texas, United States Catchweight (165 lb) bout. Loss
Alex Ricci Decision (unanimous) Substance Cage Combat 2.0
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Loss
Johnny Case Decision (split) RFA 10: Rhodes vs. Jouban
Des Moines, Iowa, United States Loss
Darrell Horcher KO (punch) Bellator 77
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States Win
Kalvin Hackney Decision (unanimous) Bellator 69
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Win
Mikhail Malyutin Decision (unanimous) Bellator 65
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win
Willian de Souza Decision (unanimous) Bellator 56
Kansas City, Kansas, United States Win
Greg Scott TKO (punches) Bellator 53
Miami, Oklahoma, United States Win
Matt Rider Submission (arm-triangle choke) Fight Me MMA: Trujillo vs. Gwaltney
St. Charles, Missouri, United States Win
Evian Rodriguez Submission (arm-triangle choke) WC: Wright Fights 2
St. Charles, Missouri, United States Win
Eric Kriegermeier Decision (split) SportFight X 3: Undefeated
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Who is E.J. Brooks?
mixed martial artist
When was E.J. Brooks born?
E.J. Brooks was born on 27 November 1985 in United States.
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E.J. Brooks is a mixed martial arts fighter.
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E.J. Brooks is American.
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