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UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio
Jul 16, 2017Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Fighter Performance Comparison

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Fighters' Core Metrics

  • Striking Volume: James Mulheron 2.4 SLpM, Justin Willis 3.4 SLpM
  • Striking Accuracy: James Mulheron 31%, Justin Willis 59%
  • Damage Avoidance: James Mulheron 3.5 abs/min, Justin Willis 2.6 abs/min
  • Takedown Accuracy: James Mulheron —, Justin Willis 66%
  • Takedown Defense: James Mulheron 25%, Justin Willis 36%
  • Submission Threat: James Mulheron —, Justin Willis —
Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

James Mulheron
Justin Willis

James Mulheron vs Justin Willis AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

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How AgentMMA breaks down James Mulheron vs Justin Willis

Finish Maps

UFC Record Breakdown

James Mulheron
0-1UFC Record
Losses (100%)
Justin Willis
4-1UFC Record
KO/TKO (21%)
Decision (63%)
Losses (17%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy31%
Grappling Efficiency50%
Takedown Defense25%
Cardio & Endurance70%
Fight IQ80%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy59%
Grappling Efficiency66%
Takedown Defense36%
Cardio & Endurance79%
Fight IQ85%

Last Opponents

James Mulheron
Justin Willis

From opening bell, James Mulheron can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 2.4 significant strikes per minute while Justin Willis looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Southpaw stance angles.

Key Storylines
  • First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
  • Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
  • Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.
Finishing Window

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James Mulheron vs Justin Willis Stats Comparison

Age
38
•
39
Height
5'10" (178 cm)
•
6'1" (185 cm)
Weight
243 lbs (110 kg)
•
264 lbs (120 kg)
Reach
73" (185 cm)
•
78" (198 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
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Southpaw
AI Division Rank
—
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—
Status
Contender
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Contender

Key Insights: James Mulheron vs Justin Willis AI Analysis

Pace delta

+1.0 significant strikes/min

Justin Willis averages 3.4 significant strikes per minute while James Mulheron sits at 2.4.

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James Mulheron vs Justin Willis stats: last 5 UFC fights vs career

How each fighter's last five UFC fights compare with their full UFC career.

James Mulheron
MetricLast 5UFC career
Record0-1-00-1-0
Wins inside the distance——
KO/TKO wins00
Submission wins00
Average fight time15:0015:00
Total strikes landed per min——
Takedowns landed per 15 min——
Control time per 15 min——
Justin Willis
MetricLast 5UFC career
Record4-1-04-1-0
Wins inside the distance1 (25%)1 (25%)
KO/TKO wins11
Submission wins00
Average fight time12:3112:31
Total strikes landed per min4.674.67
Takedowns landed per 15 min0.460.46
Control time per 15 min1:241:24

UFC bouts only, as of October 18, 2026. Per-minute rates use only bouts with round-by-round stats: James Mulheron 0/1, Justin Willis 3/5.

James Mulheron and Justin Willis: common opponents

James Mulheron and Justin Willis have no common UFC opponents yet.

Previous meetings

  • James Mulheron: Loss Decision – Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio · Jul 2017

James Mulheron: last 5 UFC fights

  1. LossJustin WillisDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio · Jul 2017

Justin Willis: last 5 UFC fights

  1. LossCurtis BlaydesDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis · Mar 2019
  2. WinMark HuntDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa · Dec 2018
  3. WinChase ShermanDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee · Apr 2018
  4. WinAllen CrowderKO/TKO, R1· UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2 · Dec 2017
  5. WinJames MulheronDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio · Jul 2017

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Mulheron vs Willis odds

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Where to watch Mulheron vs Willis

James Mulheron vs Justin Willis is on the UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio card on Jul 16, 2017 at Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The bout goes out inside that card on the official UFC broadcaster or streaming service for your country — UFC Fight Pass and the UFC schedule show who holds the rights where you are. AgentMMA is not a broadcaster and never hosts or links to fight streams.

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