UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis
Mar 23, 2019Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Fighter Performance Comparison

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Fighters' Core Metrics

  • Striking Volume: Justin Willis 3.4 SLpM, Curtis Blaydes 3.6 SLpM
  • Striking Accuracy: Justin Willis 59%, Curtis Blaydes 50%
  • Damage Avoidance: Justin Willis 2.6 abs/min, Curtis Blaydes 2.0 abs/min
  • Takedown Accuracy: Justin Willis 66%, Curtis Blaydes 48%
  • Takedown Defense: Justin Willis 36%, Curtis Blaydes 31%
  • Submission Threat: Justin Willis —, Curtis Blaydes —
Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Justin Willis
Curtis Blaydes

Justin Willis vs Curtis Blaydes AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

AgentMMA AI Breakdown

How AgentMMA breaks down Justin Willis vs Curtis Blaydes

Finish Maps

UFC Record Breakdown

Justin Willis
4-1UFC Record
KO/TKO (21%)
Decision (63%)
Losses (17%)
Curtis Blaydes
14-6UFC Record
KO/TKO (39%)
Decision (39%)
Losses (22%)
No Contest (1)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

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

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy50%
Grappling Efficiency48%
Takedown Defense31%
Cardio & Endurance75%
Fight IQ80%

Last Opponents

Justin Willis
Curtis Blaydes

From opening bell, Justin Willis can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 3.4 significant strikes per minute while Curtis Blaydes looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox 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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Justin Willis vs Curtis Blaydes Stats Comparison

Age
39
35
Height
6'1" (185 cm)
6'4" (193 cm)
Weight
264 lbs (120 kg)
265 lbs (120 kg)
Reach
78" (198 cm)
80" (203 cm)
Stance
Southpaw
Orthodox
AI Division Rank
Status
Contender
Contender

Key Insights: Justin Willis vs Curtis Blaydes AI Analysis

Pace delta

+0.2 significant strikes/min

Curtis Blaydes averages 3.6 significant strikes per minute while Justin Willis sits at 3.4.

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Willis vs Blaydes odds

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Where to watch Willis vs Blaydes

Justin Willis vs Curtis Blaydes is on the UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis card on Mar 23, 2019 at Nashville, Tennessee, USA. 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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