Fighter

Justin Willis

"Big Pretty"

8-2-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 1-1

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No upcoming fight scheduled.

Justin Willis holds a professional MMA record of 8-2-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 10 bouts on record. Justin 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, Justin Willis lands 3.37 significant strikes per minute with 59% accuracy and averages 0.96 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 24, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 264 lbs120 kg
Reach: 78"198 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1987-07-19
Age: 39
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: East Palo Alto, California

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

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

Sniper

98 · top 3% in division

Fast Hands

98 · top 4% in division

Punch power95

Kick power95

Punch speed98

Kick speed95

Accuracy98

Takedowns84

Ground striking94

Submissions50

Chin93

Body strength95

Cardio60

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 8-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.37per min

59% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.57per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.96per 15 min

66% success

Takedowns stuffed36%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Career history

LOSS
vs Curtis Blaydes
UFCUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Pettis· Mar 24, 2019· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mark Hunt
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Tuivasa· Dec 2, 2018· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 13-13-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chase Sherman
UFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee· Apr 22, 2018· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 11-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Allen Crowder
UFCUFC 218: Holloway vs Aldo 2· Dec 2, 2017· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 9-2
TKO
R1 · 2:33
WIN
vs James Mulheron
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Ponzinibbio· Jul 16, 2017· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Juliano Coutinho
WSOF 31: Ivanov vs. Copeland· Jun 17, 2016· Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 7-2
TKO
R2 · 2:30
WIN
vs Rizvan Kuniev
IGF 4· Aug 29, 2015· 2-1 vs 2-1-1
MD
WIN
vs Yusuke Kawaguchi
Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2014· Dec 31, 2014· 1-1 vs 17-8
TKO
R1 · 0:43
WIN
vs James Kirby
Global Knockout· Jun 14, 2014· 0-1 vs 0-0
TKO
LOSS
vs Henry Solis
ROF 43: Bad Blood· Jun 2, 2012· Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 1-0
TKO
R2 · 4:32

Career history data via Tapology.

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

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1747▼23
Peak: 1770Dec 2, 2018
Rated fights: 10

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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 Sunday, March 24, 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 United States.

CAREER SUMMARY