Justin Willis

"Big Pretty"

MMA Record: 8-2-0
UFC Record: 4-1-0
Weight Class: Heavyweight

Justin Willis "Big Pretty" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Justin Willis has 4 wins in the UFC. Justin Willis lands an average of 3.37 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.96 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

5
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Justin Willis, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 8 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the heavyweight division at 264 lbs., Willis stands tall at 6'1" with a reach of 78". He adopts a southpaw stance, setting him apart in the octagon. In terms of performance, Willis demonstrates an average of 3.37 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, with a striking accuracy of 59%. His opponents often struggle to land blows against him, as he absorbs only 2.57 strikes per minute on average. Willis's strike defense stands at 57%, indicating his ability to evade attacks effectively. He averages 0.96 takedowns every 15 minutes and boasts a takedown accuracy of 66%. Remarkably, he has not attempted any submissions during his UFC career. Notable victories in Willis's career include a unanimous decision (U-DEC) over Mark Hunt, who held an ELO rating of 1064 at the time. His most recent fights showcase his resilience and determination, with wins against James Mulheron, Allen Crowder, Chase Sherman, and Mark Hunt, all by way of unanimous decision or knockout/technical knockout (KO/TKO). However, he suffered a loss to Curtis Blaydes in 2019.

Biggest Win
Mark Hunt in 2018
Opponent ELO: 1064

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 1'
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
78'
Stance
Southpaw
Date of Birth
Jul 19 1987
Age
38
Peak ELO
1067
ELO Rank
433 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
69-37-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1017.8
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
982.2

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.37
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
59%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.57
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
57%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.96
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
66%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Justin Willis Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2019-03-23 UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis Curtis Blaydes U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2018-12-01 UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa Mark Hunt U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2018-04-21 UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee Chase Sherman U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2017-12-02 UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2 Allen Crowder KO/TKO Punch 1 2:33 Win
2017-07-16 UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio James Mulheron U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Justin Willis ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
5 2019-03-23 Curtis Blaydes 1070 Loss -16 1051
4 2018-12-01 Mark Hunt 1064 Win +17 1067
3 2018-04-21 Chase Sherman 988 Win +14 1050
2 2017-12-02 Allen Crowder 1000 Win +20 1036
1 2017-07-16 James Mulheron 1000 Win +16 1016

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