Khama Worthy

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Khama Worthy
Born (1986-10-15) October 15, 1986 (age 38)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Other namesThe Deathstar
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight154.5 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Fighting out ofPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TeamPittsburgh Academy
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Years active2012–2022
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins20
By knockout11
By submission3
By decision6
Losses11
By knockout9
By submission1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Khama Worthy (born October 15, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. A professional since 2012, he has fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), King of the Cage and CES MMA.

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Background

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Worthy began training in MMA at the age of 20. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Worthy competed as an amateur from 2009 until 2011, amassing a record of 8–2. [3] Starting out his professional career in 2012, Worthy fought mostly for various organizations throughout the American Northeast. Amassing a record of 14–6 before entering the UFC, Worthy fought for the SOFC Featherweight championship against fellow UFC fighter, Billy Quarantillo, and won the 247 Fighting Championships Lightweight Title. [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Worthy made his UFC debut as a late replacement for Clay Collard against Devonte Smith on August 17, 2019, at UFC 241. [5] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one. [6] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [7]

Worthy faced Luis Peña on June 27, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker. [8] He won the fight via a guillotine choke in round three. [9]

A lightweight bout between Khama Worthy and Ottman Azaitar was previously scheduled to take place at UFC 249. [10] However, the event was cancelled in early April due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [11] The pairing was then rescheduled to UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai. [12] In turn, the pair was removed from that event due to undisclosed reasons and moved to UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill [13] Worthy lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round. [14]

Worthy faced Jamie Mullarkey on March 27, 2021, at UFC 260. [15] He lost the fight via knockout in round one. [16]

Worthy faced Jai Herbert on October 23, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 196. [17] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one. [18]

On November 14, 2021, it was announced Worthy was released by UFC. [19]

Post-UFC career

After being released from the UFC, Worthy made his return to 247 Fighting Championship against Jeremiah Scott at 247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 10 on February 5, 2022. [20] He won the bout via TKO in the first round. [21]

Worthy faced Kaheem Murray on April 16, 2022, at 247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 11. He won the bout via knockout in the first round. [22]

After losing to Trevor Peek via first round knockout on August 13, 2022, at Aries Fight Series: AMPD, Worthy won a majority decision victory over Josh Rohler on October 22, 2022, at 247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 14. He retired from MMA right after the bout. [23]

Worthy had a boxing fight on March 7, 2023, against Jonathan Burrs and won via decision.

In early 2024, Worthy announced a return to the cage, again with 247 Fighting Championships. In his return bout on April 20, 2024, Worthy picked up a decision win over Jimmy Sandlin at Brawl in the Burgh 21.

Worthy faced Olivier Murad at 247 FC's Brawl in the Burgh 23 on September 21, 2024 and lost by unanimous decision. [24]

Personal life

Khama and his wife, Nicole, have a daughter, born 2017. [2]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
31 matches20 wins11 losses
By knockout119
By submission31
By decision61
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–11 Olivier Murad Decision (unanimous)247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 23September 21, 202435:00 Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States
Win20–10Jimmy SandlinDecision (unanimous)247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 21April 20, 202435:00 Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Win19–10Josh RohlerDecision (majority)247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 14October 22, 202235:00 Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss18–10Trevor PeekKO (punch)Aries Fight Series: AMPDAugust 13, 202214:44 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win18–9Kaheem MurrayKO (punch)247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 11April 16, 202211:52 Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States
Win17–9Jeremiah ScottTKO (strikes)247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 10February 5, 202212:21 Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss16–9 Jai Herbert TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori October 23, 202112:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss16–8 Jamie Mullarkey KO (punches) UFC 260 March 27, 202110:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss16–7 Ottman Azaitar TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill September 12, 202011:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–6 Luis Peña Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker June 27, 202032:53 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–6 Devonte Smith TKO (punches) UFC 241 August 17, 201914:15 Anaheim, California, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win14–6Adam WardKO (punches)247 FC: Brawl In The BurghJuly 27, 201930:13 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United StatesWon the 247 Lightweight Championship.
Win13–6Joey MunozDecision (unanimous)247 FC: Steeltown ThrowdownApril 6, 201935:00 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Win12–6Tim ChoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Pinnacle FC: Pinnacle Fighting Championships 18December 22, 201820:18 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win11–6Brady HovermaleTKO (punches)Made Men Promotions: Rivers Rumble MMAJuly 14, 201834:34 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win10–6Michael RobertsDecision (unanimous)Pinnacle FC: Pinnacle Fighting Championships 16March 24, 201835:00 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Loss9–6 Kyle Nelson KO (punch)BTC 1: GenesisMay 27, 201711:03 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss9–5Anthony ReticKO (punches)KOTC: Destructive IntentJuly 23, 201611:06 Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Win9–4Adrian VilacaSubmission (rear-naked choke)GOTC MMA 21June 4, 201624:48 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win8–4Antonio Castillo Jr.TKO (punches)Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 12November 25, 201530:14 Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss7–4 Matt Bessette KO (punch)CES MMA 29June 12, 201522:42 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Loss7–3 Billy Quarantillo TKOSOFC: Strike Off 4February 28, 201520:10 Annandale, Virginia, United StatesFor the vacant SOFC Featherweight Championship.
Win7–2Matt DiMarcantonioTKO (punches)Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 9November 26, 201414:49 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Win6–2Anthony MorganTKO (punches)Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 7May 24, 201424:52 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win5–2Jacob ButlerKO (punch)Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 6March 29, 201410:26 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win4–2Reggie MerriweatherDecision (unanimous)Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 5November 27, 201335:00 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Win3–2Francis HealyTKO (punches)Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 3June 29, 201320:57 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United StatesFeatherweight debut.
Win2–2Jason WillettDecision (unanimous)Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 2April 20, 201335:00 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss1–2 Paul Felder TKO (punches)Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 1December 29, 201211:10 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Win1–1Victer CrenshawTKO (Doctor Stoppage)NAAFS: Caged Fury 18August 25, 201233:46 Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Loss0–1George ComerSubmission (rear-naked choke)NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 8June 2, 201223:58 Cleveland, Ohio, United States

[4]

Karate Combat record

Professional record breakdown
1 match0 wins1 loss
By decision01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss0-1 Rafael Alves Decision (Unanimous) Karate Combat 51December 19, 202433:00 Miami, United States

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