Will Brooks poza UFC. Zawodnik przystąpił do turnieju PFL z nagrodą miliona dolarów

Były mistrz Bellatora Will Brooks (18-4), którego możecie pamiętać ze starcia o pas z Marcinem Heldem, ogłosił w środę iż nie jest już zawodnikiem UFC. Po trzech mocnych porażkach z rzędu, Amerykanin jest jednak na drodze do innego celu, o czym poinformował na mediach społecznościowych:

For those of you who have been asking when my next fight is… well, I'm not sure when the next will be but it will not be with the UFC but rather with the @profightleague in the Million Dollar tournament. I've been doing this for a while now and I understand the business side of it. I didn't do the job that was expected of me and like all jobs I was released, rightfully so. Unfortunately, I under performed with the UFC and didn't achieve the goal I wanted to with that opportunity. I regret nothing, I took a chance at something I wanted and came up short. The fighter/competitor in me is highly disappointed with myself for allowing things to get away from me. The UFC chapter is closed for now… I'd like to thank the UFC staff for treating me so well during my employment. From day one I was treated well and with respect. I appreciate that greatly. Now with that being said, I am moving forward toward the next chapter. I'm extremely excited and fired up to be part of the @profighteague and their rebirth. The timing is perfect because I'm in my own rebirth process as well. As always I'm going to represent this organization as professionally as I possibly can. I look forward to being a pivotal part of the PFL's growth in this sport. All praise and glory to God. 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. – Psalms 121:1-2 At my highest and my lowest, He's been with me and seen me through to lands of milk and honey. Thank you God for blessing me with this incredible opportunity for my family and myself. Now let's go secure this bag!!!! #Godisgood #hardwork #dedication #mma #ufc #PFL #professional #athlete #Godsplan #winningatlife #blackexcellence

A post shared by Will Brooks (@illwavybrooks86) on Feb 14, 2018 at 5:33pm PST

Dla tych z Was, którzy pytali mnie o kolejny pojedynek… cóż, nie jestem pewny kiedy ale nie odbędzie się w UFC, lecz w turnieju PFL z nagrodą miliona dolarów.

Professional Fighters League to nowy twór po transformacji z World Series of Fighting. W zeszłym miesiącu, organizacja ogłosiła nową umowę telewizyjną z NBC i zapowiedziała plany na start. Pierwszy sezon to 72 fighterów, podzielonych na 6 kategorii wagowych, rywalizujących o tytuł i nagrodę 1 miliona dolarów. Pierwsza faza rozgrywek, odbędzie się w październiku, a mistrzowskie starcia są planowane na Sylwestra.