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Justin Willis Challenges Tai Tuivasa To Loser-Leaves-UFC Fight

Despite reports that he was released from the UFC, Justin Willis is challenging Tai Tuivasa to a loser-leaves-UFC fight. Speaking to MMA Junkie recently, Willis called out Tuivasa to a fight, saying they’d be fighting for a contract, and the loser would be cut from the Las Vegas-based promoter: “We’re fighting for a contract,” Willis […]

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Despite reports that he was released from the UFC, Justin Willis is challenging Tai Tuivasa to a loser-leaves-UFC fight.

Speaking to MMA Junkie recently, Willis called out Tuivasa to a fight, saying they’d be fighting for a contract, and the loser would be cut from the Las Vegas-based promoter:

“We’re fighting for a contract,” Willis said. “Whoever loses gets cut. Don’t be a (expletive), homie. What side?”

Tuivasa and Willis certainly don’t like each other. In fact, the Australian slugger recently posted the following on Instagram, taking a shot at Willis:

“Tell this man stop begging. STOP TRYNA USE MY NAME TO GET SOMEWHERE !!! I’ll pay to see them bounce tho”

Tuivasa started his mixed martial arts (MMA) career undefeated with a record of 8-0. He was riding high back in June of 2018 after a decision win over former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski. However, he followed that up with two-straight losses. He was finished by Junior dos Santos in the second round of their UFC Adelaide main event in December.

In his latest Octagon appearance, he suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Blagoy Ivanov this past weekend (June 8, 2019) at UFC 238. As for Willis, he suffered the first loss of his career since 2012 in his last outing. Curtis Blaydes out-pointed him in March at UFC Nashville. Willis was subsequently released from the promotion after what Willis himself called a “miscommunication.”

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Released UFC Heavyweight Justin Willis Demands Fight Against Tai Tuivasa

Despite his reported release from the promotion, Justin Willis is paradoxically playing matchmaker for his next UFC fight, and the opponent he has selected is nemesis Tai Tuivasa. Tai Tuivasa and Justin Willis have a shared animosity that dates back to…

Despite his reported release from the promotion, Justin Willis is paradoxically playing matchmaker for his next UFC fight, and the opponent he has selected is nemesis Tai Tuivasa. Tai Tuivasa and Justin Willis have a shared animosity that dates back to last Dyear,, and it was Tuivasa who wanted to fight Justin Willis at the […]

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Dana White Speaks On UFC Releases Of Elias Theodorou & Justin Willis

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has explained his decision to release Elias Theodorou and Justin Willis. Fight fans were surprised to hear the news of previously ranked middleweight Theodorou’s release. “The Sparta…

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has explained his decision to release Elias Theodorou and Justin Willis. Fight fans were surprised to hear the news of previously ranked middleweight Theodorou’s release. “The Spartan” had his three-fight winning streak snapped by Derek Brunson in a close but unanimous decision loss. Willis was also ranked as […]

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Tuivasa to Willis: You’ll Be Remembered As “Big Titty”

Tai Tuivasa has some parting words for former UFC heavyweight Justin Willis. Tai Tuivasa will be competing this Saturday at UFC 238 against Blagoy Ivanov inside the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, but Justin Willis has also been mentioned in opposi…

Tai Tuivasa has some parting words for former UFC heavyweight Justin Willis. Tai Tuivasa will be competing this Saturday at UFC 238 against Blagoy Ivanov inside the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, but Justin Willis has also been mentioned in opposition to Tuivasa for some time now. Tuivasa, in particular, has held animosity against Willis […]

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Justin Willis Blames ‘Technical Difficulty’ For ‘Miscommunication’ Surrounding UFC Release

Former UFC heavyweight Justin Willis blames his release on a ‘miscommunication’ and he believes the ‘technical difficulty’ will be sorted out in time. Earlier today (Friday, May 24, 2019) the UFC announced they had released Willis in what can only be considered a surprise move by the promotion. However, it seems there is a catch. […]

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Former UFC heavyweight Justin Willis blames his release on a ‘miscommunication’ and he believes the ‘technical difficulty’ will be sorted out in time.

Earlier today (Friday, May 24, 2019) the UFC announced they had released Willis in what can only be considered a surprise move by the promotion. However, it seems there is a catch.

“It was a big miscommunication and a technical difficulty between me and the UFC,” Willis told MMA Junkie. “I’ll put it like that. But everything has been worked out, and you will have a fight in the near future.”

Willis was released from the UFC after he turned down a fight against Walt Harris at UFC on ESPN 4, according to TSN source close to the promotion.

While he didn’t want to go into specifics about his contract negotiations, “Big Pretty” admits Harris is not the fight he wants at this point in his career. Ideally, Willis would like a full camp at the American Kickboxing Academy alongside team captain and UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier, who returns at UFC 241 in August.

“If it was August, or he had a bigger name … just because you want something doesn’t mean you’re going to get it,” Willis said. “I’m after people with bigger names.”

Still, some fighters have taken shots on social media at Willis. Regardless, “Big Pretty” wants to take the necessary time to improve his skill set, and he even compared himself to Picasso.

“My goal is to be quicker, faster and prettier,” Willis said. “When I come back, I’m coming back with a vengeance. Picasso didn’t rush his art. And I’m not going to let these (expletive) boys rush ‘Big Pretty’s’ art. And (Harris, Tuivasa, and Blaydes) can kiss my black ass.”

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Justin Willis Disputes News of UFC Release

Justin Willis is planning to make a return to the Octagon this summer, even if he is the only one who expects it to happen. Earlier today it was reported that “Big Pretty” had himself an ugly exit from the UFC after turning down a fight against Walt Ha…

Justin Willis is planning to make a return to the Octagon this summer, even if he is the only one who expects it to happen. Earlier today it was reported that “Big Pretty” had himself an ugly exit from the UFC after turning down a fight against Walt Harris at UFC San Antonio due to […]

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