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Background
Born and raised in California, Willis played football through high school and the collegiate level as a lineman at San Jose State University, graduating with a degree in sociology. At the collegiate level, Willis was All-Conference.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Willis made his amateur debut in 2009, a second-round loss, before competing again as an amateur bout on the Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons 2 against Steve Dickey. Willis won via unanimous decision . After going professional in 2012, Willis amassed a record of 4-1 before being signed by the UFC.[3]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Willis made his promotional debut on July 16, 2017 against British fighter James Mulheron at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio. He won via unanimous decision.[4]
Willis then faced Allen Crowder at UFC 218 on December 2, 2017.[5] Willis won via knockout.[6]
Wills faced Chase Sherman on April 21, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 128.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]
Wills faced Mark Hunt on December 2, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 142.[9] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[10]
Willis is expected to face Curtis Blaydes on March 23, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 148.[11]
Article source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Willis_(martial_artist)
