Khaos Williams

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Khaos Williams
BornKalinn Williams [1]
(1994-03-30) March 30, 1994 (age 30)
Other namesKhaos the Ox Fighter
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach77 in (196 cm) [2]
Fighting out of Detroit, Michigan, United States
TeamMurcielago MMA [3]
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins15
By knockout8
By submission1
By decision6
Losses3
By decision3
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.

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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

Professional record breakdown
18 matches15 wins3 losses
By knockout80
By submission10
By decision63
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win15–3 Carlston Harris KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy May 18, 202411:30 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win14–3Rolando BedoyaDecision (split) UFC 288 May 6, 202335:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Loss13–3 Randy Brown Decision (split) UFC 274 May 7, 202235:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win13–2 Miguel Baeza TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez November 13, 202131:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win12–2 Matthew Semelsberger Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige June 19, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss11–2 Michel Pereira Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal December 19, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–1 Abdul Razak Alhassan KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos November 14, 202010:30 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (172.5 lb) bout; Alhassan missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Win10–1 Alex Morono KO (punches) UFC 247 February 8, 202010:27 Houston, Texas, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win9–1Jeremie HollowayDecision (unanimous)WXC 84: Warrior Wednesday 9November 27, 201935:00 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Win8–1Bo YanTKO (punches)Beijing Combat 4October 26, 201910:24 Beijing, China
Win7–1Ladarious JacksonSubmission (guillotine choke)WXC 82: Warrior Wednesday 7September 25, 201914:59 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Win6–1 Tony Hervey Decision (unanimous)Total Warrior Combat: Townsend vs. CarterMarch 9, 201935:00 Lansing, Michigan, United StatesWon the TWC Super Lightweight (165 lb) Championship.
Win5–1P.J. CajigasDecision (unanimous)Total Warrior Combat: Bennett vs. ShawDecember 1, 201835:00 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Win4–1J.P. Saint LouisKO (punch)KOTC: Hard Knocks 3July 28, 201811:22 Wyandotte, Michigan, United States
Loss3–1Dan YatesDecision (unanimous)KnockOut Promotions 60February 24, 201835:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win3–0Erick Lora-MartinezDecision (unanimous)KnockOut Promotions 59December 16, 201735:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win2–0Carrese ArcherTKO (punches)KOTC: Second ComingAugust 5, 201722:05 Wyandotte, Michigan, United States
Win1–0Brandon JohnsonTKO (punches)KOTC: SupremacyApril 29, 201711:59 Wyandotte, Michigan, United StatesWelterweight debut.

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