Khama Worthy
Khama Worthy | |
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Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
October 15, 1986
Other names | The Deathstar |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight | 154.5 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
Division | Lightweight Featherweight |
Reach | 74 in |
Fighting out of | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Team | Pittsburgh Academy |
Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
Years active | 2012–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 26 |
Wins | 17 |
By knockout | 10 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 9 |
By knockout | 8 |
By submission | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Khama Worthy (born October 15, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2012, he has also fought in 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 Lightweight Championship.[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]
Personal life
Khama and his girlfriend have a daughter, Marley (born 2017).[2]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- 247 Fighting Championship
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Devonte Smith[7]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
26 matches | 17 wins | 9 losses |
By knockout | 10 | 8 |
By submission | 3 | 1 |
By decision | 4 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 17–9 | Jeremiah Scott | TKO (strikes) | 247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 10 | February 5, 2022 | 1 | 2:21 | Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Loss | 16–9 | Jai Herbert | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori | October 23, 2021 | 1 | 2:47 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 16–8 | Jamie Mullarkey | KO (punches) | UFC 260 | March 27, 2021 | 1 | 0:46 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 16–7 | Ottman Azaitar | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill | September 12, 2020 | 1 | 1:33 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 16–6 | Luis Peña | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker | June 27, 2020 | 3 | 2:53 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 15–6 | Devonte Smith | TKO (punches) | UFC 241 | August 17, 2019 | 1 | 4:15 | Anaheim, California, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 14–6 | Adam Ward | KO (punches) | 247 FC: Brawl In The Burgh | July 27, 2019 | 3 | 0:13 | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States | Won the 247 Lightweight Championship. |
Win | 13–6 | Joey Munoz | Decision (unanimous) | 247 FC: Steeltown Throwdown | April 6, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 12–6 | Tim Cho | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pinnacle FC: Pinnacle Fighting Championships 18 | December 22, 2018 | 2 | 0:18 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 11–6 | Brady Hovermale | TKO (punches) | Made Men Promotions: Rivers Rumble MMA | July 14, 2018 | 3 | 4:34 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 10–6 | Michael Roberts | Decision (unanimous) | Pinnacle FC: Pinnacle Fighting Championships 16 | March 24, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
Loss | 9–6 | Kyle Nelson | KO (punch) | BTC 1: Genesis | May 27, 2017 | 1 | 1:03 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
Loss | 9–5 | Anthony Retic | KO (punches) | KOTC: Destructive Intent | July 23, 2016 | 1 | 1:06 | Washington, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 9–4 | Adrian Vilaca | Submission (rear-naked choke) | GOTC MMA 21 | June 4, 2016 | 2 | 4:48 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 8–4 | Antonio Castillo Jr. | TKO (punches) | Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 12 | November 25, 2015 | 3 | 0:14 | Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Loss | 7–4 | Matt Bessette | KO (punch) | CES MMA 29 | June 12, 2015 | 2 | 2:42 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
Loss | 7–3 | Billy Quarantillo | TKO | SOFC: Strike Off 4 | February 28, 2015 | 2 | 0:10 | Annandale, Virginia, United States | For the vacant SOFC Featherweight Championship. |
Win | 7–2 | Matt DiMarcantonio | TKO (punches) | Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 9 | November 26, 2014 | 1 | 4:49 | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 6–2 | Anthony Morgan | TKO (punches) | Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 7 | May 24, 2014 | 2 | 4:52 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 5–2 | Jacob Butler | KO (punch) | Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 6 | March 29, 2014 | 1 | 0:26 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 4–2 | Reggie Merriweather | Decision (unanimous) | Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 5 | November 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 3–2 | Francis Healy | TKO (punches) | Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 3 | June 29, 2013 | 2 | 0:57 | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States | Featherweight debut. |
Win | 2–2 | Jason Willett | Decision (unanimous) | Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 2 | April 20, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Loss | 1–2 | Paul Felder | TKO (punches) | Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 1 | December 29, 2012 | 1 | 1:10 | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 1–1 | Victer Crenshaw | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | NAAFS: Caged Fury 18 | August 25, 2012 | 3 | 3:46 | Charleston, West Virginia, United States | |
Loss | 0–1 | George Comer | Submission (rear-naked choke) | NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 8 | June 2, 2012 | 2 | 3:58 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
See also
References
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External links
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