Khaos Williams

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Khaos Williams
Born Kalinn Williams[1]
(1994-03-30) March 30, 1994 (age 30)
Other names Khaos the Ox Fighter
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach 77 in[2]
Fighting out of Detroit, Michigan, United States
Team Murcielago MMA[3]
Rank Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active 2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 15
By knockout 8
By submission 1
By decision 6
Losses 3
By decision 3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kalinn "Khaos" Williams [1](born March 30, 1994) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Williams got his first taste of knockouts in 2008 when he floored another teenager in a street fight and shook hands afterward.[4]

In July 2013, Williams became the first graduate of a cooperative online education program between the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and Jackson Public Schools. Williams earned a high school diploma through an online program while incarcerated in Jackson County Jail after being convicted of selling cocaine. He's had a spotless probation record and has performed all his required community service.[5][6]

He started training in September 2013 and had his first fight three months later. His interest in MMA started because someone saw him fight and told him that he had it. So afterwards, he found a BJJ gym and fell in love after his first bout.[7] He started training with Leo Aponte, his former Jackson High School teacher and current mixed martial arts coach.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2017, Williams fought for a variety of Michigan regional promotions, including King of the Cage events held there. He obtained a 9–1 record in this time, most notably winning the Total Warrior Combat Super Lightweight Championship against 36 fight veteran Tony Hervey.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Replacing injured Dhiego Lima on short notice, Williams made his promotional debut against Alex Morono at UFC 247 on February 8, 2020.[9] He won the fight via first-minute knockout.[10] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[11]

Williams made his sophomore appearance in the organization against Abdul Razak Alhassan at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos on November 14, 2020. He won the fight via first-minute knockout.[12] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[13]

Williams faced Michel Pereira at UFC Fight Night 183 on December 19, 2020.[14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[15]

Williams faced Matthew Semelsberger on June 19, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 25[16] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[17]

Williams faced Miguel Baeza on November 13, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 197.[18] He won the fight via technical knockout in round three.[19] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[20]

Williams faced Randy Brown on May 7, 2022 at UFC 274.[21] He lost the fight via split decision.[22]

Williams faced Rolando Bedoya on May 6, 2023 at UFC 288.[23] He won the fight by split decision.[24]

Williams faced Carlston Harris on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241.[25] He won the fight by knockout after knocking down Harris with a right hook.[26] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[27]

Personal life

Williams is the biological son of Cynthia Rodgers of Jackson and the adoptive son and biological nephew of Lillian Rodgers of Albion, Michigan.[28]

In 2007, Williams was given his nickname Khaos. He grew up in a rough neighborhood and constantly created chaos. His early sparring partners also nicknamed him The Ox Fighter because he was strong as an ox.[28]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 15–3 Carlston Harris KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy May 18, 2024 1 1:30 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 14–3 Rolando Bedoya Decision (split) UFC 288 May 6, 2023 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Loss 13–3 Randy Brown Decision (split) UFC 274 May 7, 2022 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 13–2 Miguel Baeza TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez November 13, 2021 3 1:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 12–2 Matthew Semelsberger Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige June 19, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–2 Michel Pereira Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal December 19, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–1 Abdul Razak Alhassan KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos November 14, 2020 1 0:30 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (172.5 lb) bout; Alhassan missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Win 10–1 Alex Morono KO (punches) UFC 247 February 8, 2020 1 0:27 Houston, Texas, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 9–1 Jeremie Holloway Decision (unanimous) WXC 84: Warrior Wednesday 9 November 27, 2019 3 5:00 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Win 8–1 Bo Yan TKO (punches) Beijing Combat 4 October 26, 2019 1 0:24 Beijing, China
Win 7–1 Ladarious Jackson Submission (guillotine choke) WXC 82: Warrior Wednesday 7 September 25, 2019 1 4:59 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Win 6–1 Tony Hervey Decision (unanimous) Total Warrior Combat: Townsend vs. Carter March 9, 2019 3 5:00 Lansing, Michigan, United States Won the TWC Super Lightweight (165 lb) Championship.
Win 5–1 P.J. Cajigas Decision (unanimous) Total Warrior Combat: Bennett vs. Shaw December 1, 2018 3 5:00 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Win 4–1 J.P. Saint Louis KO (punch) KOTC: Hard Knocks 3 July 28, 2018 1 1:22 Wyandotte, Michigan, United States
Loss 3–1 Dan Yates Decision (unanimous) KnockOut Promotions 60 February 24, 2018 3 5:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win 3–0 Erick Lora-Martinez Decision (unanimous) KnockOut Promotions 59 December 16, 2017 3 5:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win 2–0 Carrese Archer TKO (punches) KOTC: Second Coming August 5, 2017 2 2:05 Wyandotte, Michigan, United States
Win 1–0 Brandon Johnson TKO (punches) KOTC: Supremacy April 29, 2017 1 1:59 Wyandotte, Michigan, United States Welterweight debut.

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See also

References

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