Khaos Williams

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.

Khaos Williams
BornKalinn Williams[1]
(1994-03-30) March 30, 1994
Jackson, Michigan, United States[2]
Other namesKhaos the Ox Fighter
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach77 in (196 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofDetroit, Michigan, United States
TeamMurcielago MMA[3]
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins14
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision6
Losses3
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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]

Personal life

He was born in Jackson, Michigan on March 20, 1994. He is the biological son of Cynthia Rodgers of Jackson and the adoptive son and biological nephew of Lillian Rodgers of Albion, Michigan.[25]

In 2007, he 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.[25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
17 matches 14 wins 3 losses
By knockout 7 0
By submission 1 0
By decision 6 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 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) TWC: Brooks vs. Robinson 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) TWC: 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
  1. Mixed martial arts show results Date: November 14, 2020
  2. "Khaos Williams | UFC". UFC.com. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  3. Matt Sisoler (October 3, 2020). "Hammerin' away: Local fighter climbing the MMA ranks". Ionia Sentinel-Standard.
  4. Alan Dawson (2020-12-17). "America's 'most vicious' KO artist said he'd be honored to be named MMA's prospect of the year, but is focused on the UFC title". insider.com. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
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  10. Nolan King (February 8, 2020). "Video: Khaos Williams brutalizes Alex Morono in 27 seconds of short-notice UFC 247 debut". MMAjunkie.com.
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  12. Damon Martin (November 14, 2020). "UFC Vegas 14 video: Khaos Williams demolishes Abdul Razak Alhassan in 30 seconds with brutal one-punch knockout". mmafighting.com.
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  19. Anderson, Jay (2021-11-13). "UFC Vegas 42: Khaos Williams Earns Third Round KO Over Miguel Baeza". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
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  24. Bitter, Shawn (2023-05-06). "UFC 288: Khaos Williams Takes Split Decision Over Debuting Rolando Bedoya". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
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