Kalinn "Khaos" Williams (born March 30, 1994) is an American

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who competes in the

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division of the

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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. In July 2013, Williams became the first graduate of a cooperative online education program between the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and

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. 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. 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 his first bout. He started training with Leo Aponte, his former Jackson High School teacher and current mixed martial arts coach.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2017, Williams fought for a variety of Michigan regional promotions, including

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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

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Ultimate Fighting Championship

Replacing injured

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on short notice, Williams made his promotional debut against

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on February 8, 2020. He won the fight via first-minute knockout. This win earned him the ''

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'' award. 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. This win earned him the ''

'' award. Williams faced

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on December 19, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Williams faced Matthew Semelsberger on June 19, 2021 at

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He won the bout via unanimous decision. Williams faced

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on November 13, 2021 at

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. He won the fight via technical knockout in round three. This win earned him the

award. Williams faced Randy Brown on May 7, 2022 at

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. He lost the fight via split decision. Williams is scheduled to face Ronaldo Bedoya on May 6, 2023at UFC Fight Night 225.

Personal life

He was born in

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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. 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.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

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(Three times) *Total Warrior Combat ** TWC Super Lightweight (165 lb) Championship *

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**2020 November Knockout of the Month

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References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Khaos 1994 births Living people American male mixed martial artists Welterweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Sportspeople from Jackson, Michigan Mixed martial artists from Michigan American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu