Khaos Williams
Khaos Williams | |
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Born | Kalinn Fidell Williams[1] March 30, 1994 Jackson, Michigan, United States[2] |
Other names | Khaos the Ox Fighter |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
Division | Welterweight |
Reach | 77 in (196 cm)[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 | 13 |
Wins | 11 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 2 |
By decision | 2 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Kalinn "Khaos" Fidell 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 just fell in love after my 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 winnng 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]
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.[16]
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 as strong as an ox.[16]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the night (two times) vs. Alex Morono and Abdul Razak Alhassan
- Total Warrior Combat
- TWC Super Lightweight (165 lb) Championship
- MMAjunkie.com
- 2020 November Knockout of the Month vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan[17]
Mixed martial arts record
13 matches | 11 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 0 |
By submission | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 4 | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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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. |
See also
References
- ^ a b Mixed martial arts show results Date: November 14, 2020
- ^ a b c "Khaos Williams | UFC". UFC.com. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ Matt Sisoler (October 3, 2020). "Hammerin' away: Local fighter climbing the MMA ranks". Ionia Sentinel-Standard.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Leanne Smith (2020-11-14). "'I don't want to be a statistic,' first graduate of Jackson's inmate education program still making positive life changes". mlive.com. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^ Farah Hannoun (2020-11-14). "Rising UFC prospect Khaos Williams says self-belief, hard work the key to success". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^ Martin, Damon (2020-05-13). "Khaos Williams". ufc.com. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ a b Sherdog.com. "Khaos Williams". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
- ^ "Kalinn Williams steps in for Dhiego Lima, meets Alex Morono at UFC 247". MMAjunkie.com. January 29, 2020.
- ^ Nolan King (February 8, 2020). "Video: Khaos Williams brutalizes Alex Morono in 27 seconds of short-notice UFC 247 debut". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ Staff (2020-01-02). "UFC 247 bonuses: Khaos Williams earns an extra $50K in promotional debut". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2020-02-09.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ravens, Andrew (2020-11-14). "UFC On ESPN+ 41 Bonuses: Rafael Dos Anjos & Paul Felder Earn FOTN Honors". MMA News. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
- ^ Adam Guillen Jr. (November 23, 2020). "Khaos Williams vs Michel Pereira joins stacked UFC Vegas 17 event on Dec. 19 in Las Vegas". mmamania.com.
- ^ Doherty, Dan (2020-12-19). "UFC Vegas 17 Results: Michel Pereira Tops Khaos Williams in Close Fight". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ a b CONAN ALTATIS (2020-11-14). "Dana White's Contender Series: Season 3, Week 7 Results: 3 fighters awarded UFC contracts". MMAFighting. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^ "MMA Junkie's 'Knockout of the Month' for November: A 30-second starching". MMAjunkie.com. December 1, 2020.