HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Justin Willis
8-2
Age
35
Height
6'1"
Weight
266 lbs
Reach
78"
Avg Fight Time
12:31
Gym
—
Wins By
4 KO · 3 Sub · 1 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 3
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
88%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
East Palo Alto, United States
Fight History
LOSS
CB
vs Curtis Blaydes
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MH
vs Mark Hunt
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CS
vs Chase Sherman
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs James Mulheron
UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AC
vs Allen Crowder
UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2· 2017-12-02
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:33
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:33
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
0.96 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Justin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 59% striking and 67% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (67%) and Strike Acc% (59%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 88% of wins end in finish (4 KO + 3 subs).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
54% acc80%
Clinch
74% acc7%
Ground
76% acc14%
Striking Differential+0.80/min
3.37 landed/min2.57 absorbed/min
3.37
Landed/Min
2.57
Absorbed/Min
0.48
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed211
Sig. Strikes Attempted356
Key Insights
Justin is a distance-first striker, with 80% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 83% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Distance-dominant: 80% of output at range with 54% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Defense
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
67%
Landed
4
Defended
2
Total
6
0.96
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
4
TD Landed
6
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
12
Attempted
67%
Accuracy
Key Insights
TD defense at 36% could be a vulnerability.
3 career submission wins.
High TD accuracy (67%).
Clinch TD specialist: 67% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
422
1.69
Ratio
Absorbed
250
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.1
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.4
Standing %
90%
R3 vs R1 Output
110%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.69x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:14
R2 Control
0:53
R3 Control
0:26
R1 to Final
+1%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.0pp
Body
-0.7pp
Leg
-0.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-17.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3050
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights