| Name | Justin Willis |
| Nickname | “Big Pretty” |
| Birthdate | July 9, 1987 |
| Age | 37 |
| Place of Birth | San Jose, California, USA |
| Weightclass | 260 |
| Height | 6 ft, 1 in / 1.85 m |
| Weight | 260 lbs / 33 kg |
| Reach | 78″ / 198 cm |
| Leg Reach | 41″ |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Style | Striker |
Justin “Big Pretty” Willis is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC heavyweight division. He was born in San Jose, California, USA on Thursday, July 9, 1987, and is currently 37 years old. Justin trains and represents AKA (American Kickboxing Academy). He made his first appearance in the Octagon on July 16, 2017 — 2,777 days ago.
Justin Willis’s record and next fight
Justin Willis has fought in over 10 professional MMA bouts. As of Feb. 2025, Justin Willis’s record is 8-2-0. Four of those wins came by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, and the rest (4) by decision.
Justin Willis’s next fight: PENDING
His last fight was on Saturday, March 23, 2019 – 5 years ago – against Curtis Blaydes at UFC Fight Night 148: Thompson vs. Pettis. Justin Willis loss by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00.
Justin Willis’s height, reach, and weight
Justin Willis is 6' 1" tall with 78″ reach, and 41″ leg reach. The average reach is correlated to the fighter’s height. Did you know: Dan “The Sandman” Christison had the longest reach in the UFC at 85 inches.
Justin weighs in at 260 lbs. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh anywhere from 206 – 265 pounds. Most MMA fighters are around 10 to 30 lbs heavier than their weight class limit.
Facts you need to know
Where is Justin Willis from?
Justin Willis is from San Jose, California, USA.
When is Justin Willis’s birthday?
Justin Willis is 37 years old. His next birthday is in
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What is Justin Willis fighting stance?
Justin Willis fights in a Southpaw stance. Southpaw
What is Justin Willis’s birth sign?
Justin Willis was born in the Year of a Rabbit in Millennials Generation. Justin’s birth sign is Cancer, according to BirthdayAnswers.
Where does Justin Willis train?
Justin Willis currently trains out of AKA (American Kickboxing Academy).
Justin Willis’s social media
Check out Justin Willis’s Instagram and Twitter.