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Justin Willis

"Big Pretty"
8-2-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-1

Last fight: Loss vs Curtis Blaydes · Unanimous Decision · Mar 23, 2019

8-2-0 · 4 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Curtis BlaydesUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Pettis·March 23, 2019

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CAREER SUMMARY

Justin Willis holds a professional MMA record of 8-2-0. Willis has won 8 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Willis lands 3.37 significant strikes per minute with 59% accuracy and averages 0.96 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 23, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
264 lbs120 kg
Reach
78"198 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
Jul 19, 1987
Age
39
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
East Palo Alto, California

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Juliano Coutinho
    WSOF 31: Ivanov vs. Copeland· Jun 17, 2016· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 7-3
    TKO
    R2 · 2:30
  2. WIN
    IGF 4· Aug 29, 2015· 3-1 vs 2-2-1
    MD
  3. WIN
    vs Yusuke Kawaguchi
    Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2014· Dec 31, 2014· 2-1 vs 17-9
    TKO
    R1 · 0:43
  4. WIN
    vs James Kirby
    Global Knockout· Jun 14, 2014· 1-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  5. LOSS
    vs Henry Solis
    ROF 43: Bad Blood· Jun 2, 2012· Heavyweight· 0-1 vs 2-0
    TKO
    R2 · 4:32

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • AKA (American Kickboxing Academy)

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Sniper
98 · top 5% in division
Fast Hands
98 · top 4% in division
Punch power96
Kick power96
Punch speed98
Kick speed95
Accuracy98
Takedowns85
Ground striking94
Submissions48
Chin95
Body strength96
Cardio61

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 8-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.37per min
59% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.57per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.96per 15 min
67% success
Takedowns stuffed36%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 4-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.37per min
59% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.57per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.96per 15 min
67% success
Takedowns stuffed36%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Justin Willis sits in the top 25.

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Justin Willis earns per fight.

Justin Willis's salary & career earnings →

Official UFC Ranking

Justin Willis's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#9 Heavyweight
First ranked
Apr 23, 2018
Times ranked
41

Heavyweight

#1#5#10#152019Apr 23, 2018 · #15May 16, 2018 · #14May 23, 2018 · #13May 30, 2018 · #14Jul 11, 2018 · #15Dec 3, 2018 · #9Jan 1, 2019 · #10Feb 19, 2019 · #11Mar 5, 2019 · #10Mar 26, 2019 · #11May 6, 2019 · #12#12

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1751▼24
Peak
1775Dec 2, 2018
Rated fights
10
1500160017002013201520172019Jun 2, 2012 · 1464Jun 14, 2014 · 1518Dec 31, 2014 · 1570Aug 29, 2015 · 1594Jun 17, 2016 · 1653Jul 16, 2017 · 1701Dec 2, 2017 · 1733Apr 22, 2018 · 1751Dec 2, 2018 · 1775Mar 24, 2019 · 17511751

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Frequently asked questions

When does Justin Willis fight next?

Justin Willis has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Justin Willis's record?

Justin Willis's professional MMA record is 8-2-0.

Who is Justin Willis fighting next?

Justin Willis's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Justin Willis fight last?

Justin Willis most recently fought Curtis Blaydes at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Pettis on Saturday, March 23, 2019, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Justin Willis fight in?

Justin Willis fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Justin Willis have?

Justin Willis has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Justin Willis?

Justin Willis is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Justin Willis weigh?

Justin Willis weighs 264 lbs (120 kg).

What is Justin Willis's reach?

Justin Willis has a reach of 78" (198 cm).

How old is Justin Willis?

Justin Willis is 39 years old (born Jul 19, 1987).

Where is Justin Willis from?

Justin Willis is from the United States.

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