Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Justin Willis
United StatesJustin Willis
“Big Pretty”
8-2-0
RESULT

Justin Willis def. Chase Sherman (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Chase Sherman
Chase Sherman
“The Vanilla Gorilla”
16-12-0
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, United States

Justin Willis defeated Chase Sherman by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee, held Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, Justin Willis won the decision.

Fight stats

Justin Willis
Chase Sherman
1
Knockdowns
0
76 of 109
Significant strikes
69 of 137
70%
Sig. strike accuracy
50%
118 of 153
Total strikes
112 of 180
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
50%
Takedown accuracy
-
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
3:00
Control time
2:01
Significant strikes by target
68 of 101
Head
34 of 90
8 of 8
Body
24 of 33
0 of 0
Leg
11 of 14
53 of 82
Distance
53 of 120
6 of 7
Clinch
15 of 16
17 of 20
Ground
1 of 1

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
38 of 55
Sig. str.
17 of 39
47 of 64
Total str.
27 of 49
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:32
Ctrl
0:44
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
21 of 29
Sig. str.
21 of 42
48 of 57
Total str.
41 of 62
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
1:54
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
17 of 25
Sig. str.
31 of 56
23 of 32
Total str.
44 of 69
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:34
Ctrl
1:17

Judges' Scorecards

Jon Bilyk
#WillisSherman
1--
2--
3--
Total2928
Dominic Carolei
#WillisSherman
1--
2--
3--
Total2928
Munah Querido
#WillisSherman
1--
2--
3--
Total2928

The commission did not release round-by-round scores for this fight.

Media Scores

13
Willis
-
0
Sherman
●29-28 Willis×10●29-27 Willis×3
All 13 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

94%
Willis
6%
Draw
0%
Sherman
17 fan scorecards submitted
●29-28 Willis70.6%●29-27 Willis23.5%●28-28 Draw5.9%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
71%
Willis
R2
94%
Willis
R3
100%
Sherman

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Betting Odds

Justin Willis
-310
76% implied win probability
Open: -329Best: -250
Chase Sherman
+246
29% implied win probability
Open: +254Best: +250

Average moneyline across 6 sportsbooks.

Line Movement

Justin WillisChase Sherman
30%40%50%60%70%80%Apr 17Apr 18Apr 20Apr 22Apr 17, 6:36 AM UTC · Justin Willis -310 (76%)Apr 17, 8:36 AM UTC · Justin Willis -315 (76%)Apr 17, 9:03 AM UTC · Justin Willis -308 (75%)Apr 17, 9:09 AM UTC · Justin Willis -307 (75%)Apr 17, 9:27 AM UTC · Justin Willis -314 (76%)Apr 17, 9:57 AM UTC · Justin Willis -320 (76%)Apr 17, 10:39 AM UTC · Justin Willis -324 (76%)Apr 17, 10:45 AM UTC · Justin Willis -330 (77%)Apr 17, 11:00 AM UTC · Justin Willis -338 (77%)Apr 17, 7:15 PM UTC · Justin Willis -343 (77%)Apr 17, 9:09 PM UTC · Justin Willis -346 (78%)Apr 17, 9:27 PM UTC · Justin Willis -344 (77%)Apr 17, 11:09 PM UTC · Justin Willis -345 (78%)Apr 18, 12:54 AM UTC · Justin Willis -349 (78%)Apr 18, 2:27 AM UTC · Justin Willis -350 (78%)Apr 18, 6:57 AM UTC · Justin Willis -349 (78%)Apr 18, 8:33 AM UTC · Justin Willis -351 (78%)Apr 18, 8:36 AM UTC · Justin Willis -349 (78%)Apr 18, 8:42 AM UTC · Justin Willis -351 (78%)Apr 18, 9:33 PM UTC · Justin Willis -353 (78%)Apr 19, 3:48 AM UTC · Justin Willis -352 (78%)Apr 19, 6:57 AM UTC · Justin Willis -351 (78%)Apr 19, 12:45 PM UTC · Justin Willis -350 (78%)Apr 19, 4:27 PM UTC · Justin Willis -350 (78%)Apr 19, 8:12 PM UTC · Justin Willis -348 (78%)Apr 19, 10:09 PM UTC · Justin Willis -352 (78%)Apr 20, 2:36 AM UTC · Justin Willis -351 (78%)Apr 20, 2:39 AM UTC · Justin Willis -352 (78%)Apr 20, 2:42 AM UTC · Justin Willis -350 (78%)Apr 20, 2:48 AM UTC · Justin Willis -351 (78%)Apr 20, 2:51 AM UTC · Justin Willis -350 (78%)Apr 20, 3:48 AM UTC · Justin Willis -350 (78%)Apr 20, 5:51 AM UTC · Justin Willis -349 (78%)Apr 20, 6:06 AM UTC · Justin Willis -342 (77%)Apr 20, 6:06 AM UTC · Justin Willis -341 (77%)Apr 20, 6:09 AM UTC · Justin Willis -336 (77%)Apr 20, 6:18 AM UTC · Justin Willis -341 (77%)Apr 20, 6:21 AM UTC · Justin Willis -336 (77%)Apr 20, 11:42 AM UTC · Justin Willis -337 (77%)Apr 20, 8:30 PM UTC · Justin Willis -336 (77%)Apr 20, 9:06 PM UTC · Justin Willis -333 (77%)Apr 21, 2:42 AM UTC · Justin Willis -332 (77%)Apr 21, 3:15 AM UTC · Justin Willis -331 (77%)Apr 21, 3:18 AM UTC · Justin Willis -330 (77%)Apr 21, 3:36 AM UTC · Justin Willis -328 (77%)Apr 21, 5:45 AM UTC · Justin Willis -325 (76%)Apr 21, 5:45 AM UTC · Justin Willis -324 (76%)Apr 21, 9:00 AM UTC · Justin Willis -325 (76%)Apr 21, 10:21 PM UTC · Justin Willis -320 (76%)Apr 21, 11:48 PM UTC · Justin Willis -318 (76%)Apr 22, 12:57 AM UTC · Justin Willis -319 (76%)Apr 22, 1:51 AM UTC · Justin Willis -315 (76%)Apr 22, 1:57 AM UTC · Justin Willis -319 (76%)Apr 22, 2:00 AM UTC · Justin Willis -315 (76%)Apr 22, 3:06 AM UTC · Justin Willis -314 (76%)Apr 22, 3:57 AM UTC · Justin Willis -315 (76%)Apr 22, 4:06 AM UTC · Justin Willis -314 (76%)Apr 22, 4:09 AM UTC · Justin Willis -315 (76%)Apr 22, 5:09 AM UTC · Justin Willis -313 (76%)Apr 22, 7:57 AM UTC · Justin Willis -312 (76%)Apr 22, 8:06 AM UTC · Justin Willis -311 (76%)Apr 22, 8:42 AM UTC · Justin Willis -312 (76%)Apr 22, 9:06 AM UTC · Justin Willis -311 (76%)Apr 22, 9:09 AM UTC · Justin Willis -307 (75%)Apr 22, 9:12 AM UTC · Justin Willis -306 (75%)Apr 22, 10:27 AM UTC · Justin Willis -307 (75%)Apr 22, 10:30 AM UTC · Justin Willis -310 (76%)Apr 22, 10:39 AM UTC · Justin Willis -308 (75%)Apr 22, 10:45 AM UTC · Justin Willis -310 (76%)Apr 17, 6:36 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +240 (29%)Apr 17, 8:36 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +245 (29%)Apr 17, 9:03 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +253 (28%)Apr 17, 9:09 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +253 (28%)Apr 17, 9:27 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +258 (28%)Apr 17, 9:57 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +265 (27%)Apr 17, 10:39 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +267 (27%)Apr 17, 10:45 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +272 (27%)Apr 17, 11:00 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +275 (27%)Apr 17, 7:15 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +269 (27%)Apr 17, 9:09 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +265 (27%)Apr 17, 9:27 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +263 (28%)Apr 17, 11:09 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +264 (27%)Apr 18, 12:54 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +267 (27%)Apr 18, 2:27 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +268 (27%)Apr 18, 6:57 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +267 (27%)Apr 18, 8:33 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +268 (27%)Apr 18, 8:36 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +267 (27%)Apr 18, 8:42 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +268 (27%)Apr 18, 9:33 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +269 (27%)Apr 19, 3:48 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +269 (27%)Apr 19, 6:57 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +268 (27%)Apr 19, 12:45 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +270 (27%)Apr 19, 4:27 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +269 (27%)Apr 19, 8:12 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +271 (27%)Apr 19, 10:09 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +274 (27%)Apr 20, 2:36 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +274 (27%)Apr 20, 2:39 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +274 (27%)Apr 20, 2:42 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +273 (27%)Apr 20, 2:48 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +274 (27%)Apr 20, 2:51 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +273 (27%)Apr 20, 3:48 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +274 (27%)Apr 20, 5:51 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +273 (27%)Apr 20, 6:06 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +270 (27%)Apr 20, 6:06 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +269 (27%)Apr 20, 6:09 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +265 (27%)Apr 20, 6:18 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +269 (27%)Apr 20, 6:21 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +265 (27%)Apr 20, 11:42 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +265 (27%)Apr 20, 8:30 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +265 (27%)Apr 20, 9:06 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +263 (28%)Apr 21, 2:42 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +262 (28%)Apr 21, 3:15 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +262 (28%)Apr 21, 3:18 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +261 (28%)Apr 21, 3:36 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +260 (28%)Apr 21, 5:45 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +258 (28%)Apr 21, 5:45 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +257 (28%)Apr 21, 9:00 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +257 (28%)Apr 21, 10:21 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +253 (28%)Apr 21, 11:48 PM UTC · Chase Sherman +252 (28%)Apr 22, 12:57 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +252 (28%)Apr 22, 1:51 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +250 (29%)Apr 22, 1:57 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +252 (28%)Apr 22, 2:00 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +250 (29%)Apr 22, 3:06 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +249 (29%)Apr 22, 3:57 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +250 (29%)Apr 22, 4:06 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +249 (29%)Apr 22, 4:09 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +250 (29%)Apr 22, 5:09 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +248 (29%)Apr 22, 7:57 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +248 (29%)Apr 22, 8:06 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +247 (29%)Apr 22, 8:42 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +248 (29%)Apr 22, 9:06 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +247 (29%)Apr 22, 9:09 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +245 (29%)Apr 22, 9:12 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +244 (29%)Apr 22, 10:27 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +245 (29%)Apr 22, 10:30 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +246 (29%)Apr 22, 10:39 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +244 (29%)Apr 22, 10:45 AM UTC · Chase Sherman +246 (29%)-310+246
SportsbookJustin WillisChase Sherman
BetOnline-300+250
Bookmaker-300+250
Bovada-300+230
Pinnacle-290+250
sports-interaction-250+185
unibet-305+230

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Justin Willis vs Chase Sherman?

Justin Willis defeated Chase Sherman by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee, held Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, Justin Willis won the decision.

What were the judges' scorecards for Justin Willis vs Chase Sherman?

The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, Justin Willis won the decision.

Was Justin Willis vs Chase Sherman a robbery?

Public scoring backed the judges: 100% of 13 media scores picked Justin Willis.

Full robbery index →
Referee
Marc Goddard
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Justin Willis 62%38% Chase Sherman

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Fight DNA

Head to head

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)

Justin Willis
Striking Technician
8 edges
Chase Sherman
Complete Fighter
2 edges
PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround

Radar scaled to this matchup · bars show the gap

Style shape

95Power87
97Speed85
98Precision91
94Durability97
60Engine82
84Wrestling46
72Ground47

Biggest edge Justin Willis, Ground striking +45

Attribute by attribute

Justin Willis is on the left of every row, Chase Sherman on the right.
95Punch power81
95Kick power92
98Punch speed88
95Kick speed82
98Accuracy91
84Takedowns46
94Ground striking49
50Submissions44
93Chin98
95Body strength95
60Cardio82

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

Tale of the Tape

8-2-0
Record
16-12-0
1731
Power Index rating
1645
0
Win Streak
0
39
Age
36
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
78"
198 cm
Reach
78"
198 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
-

Striking Profile

3.37
SLpM
6.04
59%
Str. Acc.
45%
2.57
SApM
6.65
57%
Str. Def.
52%

Grappling Profile

0.96
TD Avg.
0.09
66%
TD Acc.
50%
36%
TD Def.
74%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Justin Willis · 4-1
  • L
    Curtis Blaydes
    UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Pettis · Mar 24, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Mark Hunt
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Tuivasa · Dec 2, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Chase Sherman
    UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee · Apr 22, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Allen Crowder
    UFC 218: Holloway vs Aldo 2 · Dec 2, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 2:33 · Heavyweight
  • W
    James Mulheron
    UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Ponzinibbio · Jul 16, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Chase Sherman · 1-4
  • L
    Anthony Smith
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · Apr 10, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 3:28
  • L
    Levi da Costa
    DBX 3: Rozenstruik vs. Perez · Aug 29, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • L
    Timothy Johnson
    Karate Combat 55 · Jul 18, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 0:15
  • W
    Demarcus Kemp
    Off the Hook Boxing Series 1 · May 3, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • L
    Maurice Greene
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · Nov 15, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 3:26

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 18 fights
42.2
Avg sig. strikes
72.4
0.80
Avg takedowns
0.07
1:17
Avg control time
0:25
76
Career high strikes
188
3
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Justin Willis
Strike target
Chase Sherman
83%
Head
58%
9%
Body
24%
8%
Leg
18%
Justin Willis
Strike position
Chase Sherman
80%
Distance
91%
7%
Clinch
8%
14%
Ground
2%