// Roster Index›Featherweight›Dossier · Chuka Willis
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Chuka
Willis

NICKNAME"The Lion King"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
17-7-0
CURRENT FORM
5W STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
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Chuka Willis
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! STALE
HEIGHT
5'11"
AGE
33
WEIGHT
Featherweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
24 BOUTS
WIN
17
LOSS
7
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
71%
17/24 bouts
FINISH RATE
59%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS5W STREAK · 5-0
WWWWW
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: STALE
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 41% of wins are by ko/tko.

KEY STRENGTHS

Closes distance and trades — most wins come from heavy hands inside the first two rounds.

KEY RISKS

Volume strikers have outpointed across full fights — output drops after R2.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▼ BELOW
0.00
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.77
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
0%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 48%
// SAPM▲ ABOVE
0.00
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.73
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
0%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
0.00
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
0%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▼ BELOW
0%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 60%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.00
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 115 rated fighters on the UFC featherweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#67
against the 115 rated on the UFC featherweight roster · Elo 1536
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
5th
percentile · average opponent rated 1497 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
89th
percentile · beat what opponents' ratings predicted (+0.37 per fight)

13 rated fights · opponents rated in 57% of recorded fights · last rated fight JAN 29, 2026

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (17)
n = 17
KO/TKO · 7
SUB · 3
DEC · 7
7
KO/TKO
41%
3
SUB
18%
7
DEC
41%
// LOSSES (7)
n = 7
KO/TKO · 1
SUB · 1
DEC · 5
1
KO/TKO
14%
1
SUB
14%
5
DEC
71%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
59% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 7 fights
41%
SUBANY ROUND · 3 fights
18%
DECFULL FIGHT · 7 fights
41%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
2 OBSERVED5 DERIVED3 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
24 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
JUL 2, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufcstats
Fighter attribute fingerprint7 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER59TD DEFENSE20GRAPPLING60CHIN83STRIKINGN/ACARDIO74AGGRESSIONN/ASUB THREAT20STR DEFENSEN/ARECOVERY71
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Chin. Lowest scored axis: Sub Threat.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
7 SCORED · 3 OPEN
KO Power59
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=17 wins
TD Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (0%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin83
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=24 bouts
StrikingN/A
NOT ON FILE

Needs striking volume and accuracy

Cardio74
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

AggressionN/A
NOT ON FILE

Needs striking and takedown volume

Sub Threat20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0 per 15 min)

Str DefenseN/A
NOT ON FILE

Needs striking defense or absorption rate

Recovery71
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=7 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power59 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins17 wins
TD Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (0%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin83 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record24 bouts
StrikingUnknownNOT ON FILENeeds striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio74 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
AggressionUnknownNOT ON FILENeeds striking and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str DefenseUnknownNOT ON FILENeeds striking defense or absorption rateNot recorded
Recovery71 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.7 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100AUG 2014WAUG 2014WAUG 2014WSEP 2014WMAR 2015LJUN 2015LAUG 2015WOCT 2015WDEC 2015WFEB 2016WMAY 2016LJUL 2016WFEB 2017LAPR 2017LDEC 2017WSEP 2019LAUG 2020WMAR 2022WAUG 2022LFEB 2023WMAY 2024WAUG 2024WAPR 2025WJAN 2026WMAR 2026// SCORE

  1. Start, AUG 2014, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, AUG 2014, momentum score 52, DEC R3.
  3. Start, AUG 2014, momentum score 59, DEC R3.
  4. Start, SEP 2014, momentum score 69, SUB R1.
  5. Start, MAR 2015, momentum score 78, KO/TKO R3.
  6. Start, JUN 2015, momentum score 71, KO/TKO R2.
  7. Start, AUG 2015, momentum score 64, DEC R3.
  8. Start, OCT 2015, momentum score 73, KO/TKO R3.
  9. Start, DEC 2015, momentum score 83, KO/TKO R1.
  10. Start, FEB 2016, momentum score 90, DEC R3.
  11. Start, MAY 2016, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  12. Start, JUL 2016, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  13. Start, FEB 2017, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  14. Start, APR 2017, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  15. Start, DEC 2017, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  16. Start, SEP 2019, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  17. Start, AUG 2020, momentum score 86, DEC R3.
  18. Start, MAR 2022, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  19. Start, AUG 2022, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  20. Start, FEB 2023, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  21. Start, MAY 2024, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  22. Start, AUG 2024, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  23. Start, APR 2025, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  24. Start, JAN 2026, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  25. Start, MAR 2026, momentum score 100, SUB R1.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Overton), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 100.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
24/24 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
2
8%
3
13%
3
13%
-
-
8
total
SUB
3
13%
1
4%
-
-
-
4
total
DEC
-
-
11
46%
-
1
4%
12
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 5 of 24 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
50%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
24 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

W
VS Hyun Woo JeonMar 14, 2026
SubmissionR1 · 2:15
Black Combat - BnD Black Cup: USA vs. Korea Alpha
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Brabo Choke)
W
VS Christian CarnahanJan 29, 2026
KO/TKOR1 · 1:40
Rage in the Cage OKC - Charity Fight Night 2026
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO
W
VS Justin PattonApr 26, 2025
DecisionR3 · 5:00
247 FC - Brawl in the Burgh 28
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Jacob ThrallAug 24, 2024
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Knuckled Up Promotions - Fight Show 15
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Chris PettyMay 10, 2024
KO/TKOR2 · 0:45
Knuckled Up Promotions - Fight Night at The Encore
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Strikes)
L
VS Alfred WalkerFeb 11, 2023
DecisionR5 · 5:00
RCF 5 - River City Fights
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Alfred WalkerAug 28, 2022
SubmissionR2 · 2:02
RCF 3 - River City Fights
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission
W
VS Nathan WilliamsMar 26, 2022
DecisionR3 · 5:00
B2 Fighting Series 153 - Alabama
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Will StarksAug 29, 2020
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Midwest Fight League - Battle at the Brewery
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Alex McGowanSep 13, 2019
DecisionR3 · 5:00
LFA 76 - Ogden vs. Browne
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
L
VS Darrick MinnerDec 9, 2017
SubmissionR1 · 2:45
DCS 38 - Seasons Beatings 2017
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
L
VS Sodiq YusuffApr 14, 2017
DecisionR3 · 5:00
VFC 56 - Victory Fighting Championship 56
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

Quick answers based on the public fighter profile and fight history shown on this page.

Featherweight. Professional record 17-7. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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