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Brok Weaver
American mixed martial arts fighter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brok Weaver (born December 5, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of PFL. A professional since 2013, he has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Mixed martial arts career
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Early career
Making his debut in 2013, Weaver fought mostly for the Island Fights Promotion, amassing a 13–4 record and winning the Welterweight Championship. He eventually got a chance to compete on Dana White's Contender Series and earned his UFC contract through a second round TKO victory against Devin Smyth.[1]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Weaver made his UFC debut against Kazula Vargas at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 on February 15, 2020. He won the fight via DQ when Vargas kneed Weaver in the head while he was a grounded opponent.[2]
Weaver faced Roosevelt Roberts on May 30, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns.[3] At the weigh-ins, Weaver weighed in at 157.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit of 156 pounds. He was fined 20 percent of his purse and the bout with Roberts proceeded at a catchweight.[4] Weaver lost the fight via submission in round two.[5]
Brok was scheduled to face Frank Camacho during UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill on September 12, 2020.[6] However, Camacho was removed from the bout during the week leading up to the fight after testing positive for COVID-19. Weaver instead faced Jalin Turner at a catchweight bout of 165 pounds.[7] Weaver lost the fight via submission in the second round.[8]
In March 2021, Brok announced that he was released from the UFC.[9]
Post UFC
In his first bout after release, Brok faced Alexander Barahona at iKon Fighting Federation 6 on April 2, 2021. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[10]
Weaver competed at the inaugural event of Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Fighting Championship on June 18, 2021.[11] He faced Cliff Wright, who he defeated via ground and pound in the second round.[12]
Professional Fighters League
Weaver signed a two-year deal to fight with PFL. He was scheduled to make his PFL debut on August 27, 2021 at PFL 9 against Brandon Jenkins.[13] The fight did not happen and Weaver has been inactive ever since.
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Personal life
Weaver is a member of the MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians.[14][15]
In October 2021 he became a deputy sheriff for Clarke County.[citation needed]
Mixed martial arts record
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| 23 matches | 17 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 3 |
| By decision | 9 | 2 |
| By disqualification | 2 | 0 |
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