Khama Worthy

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.

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

Mixed martial arts career Early career Worthy competed as an amateur from 2009 until 2011, amassing a record of 8–2. 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.

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. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

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

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

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

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

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

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. He won the bout via TKO in the first round.

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.

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.

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.

Personal life Khama and his wife, Nicole, have a daughter, born 2017. Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jeremy Henry TKO (punches) 247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 27

Murrysville, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Olivier Murad Decision (unanimous) 247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 23

Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Jimmy Sandlin Decision (unanimous) 247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 21

Washington, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Josh Rohler Decision (majority) 247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 14

Washington, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Trevor Peek KO (punch) Aries Fight Series: AMPD

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Win

Kaheem Murray KO (punch) 247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 11

Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Jeremiah Scott TKO (strikes) 247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 10

Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Jai Herbert TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Jamie Mullarkey KO (punches) UFC 260

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Ottman Azaitar TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Luis Peña Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Devonte Smith TKO (punches) UFC 241

Anaheim, California, United States Win

Adam Ward KO (punches) 247 FC: Brawl In The Burgh

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Joey Munoz Decision (unanimous) 247 FC: Steeltown Throwdown

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Tim Cho Submission (rear-naked choke) Pinnacle FC 18

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Brady Hovermale TKO (punches) Made Men Promotions: Rivers Rumble MMA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Michael Roberts Decision (unanimous) Pinnacle FC 16

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Kyle Nelson KO (punch) BTC 1

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Loss

Anthony Retic KO (punches) KOTC: Destructive Intent

Washington, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Adrian Vilaca Submission (rear-naked choke) GOTC MMA 21

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Antonio Castillo Jr. TKO (punches) Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 12

Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Matt Bessette KO (punch) CES MMA 29

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Loss

Billy Quarantillo TKO SOFC: Strike Off 4

Annandale, Virginia, United States Win

Matt DiMarcantonio TKO (punches) Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 9

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Anthony Morgan TKO (punches) Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Jacob Butler KO (punch) Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Reggie Merriweather Decision (unanimous) Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 5

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Francis Healy TKO (punches) Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 3

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Jason Willett Decision (unanimous) Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 2

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Paul Felder TKO (punches) Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 1

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Victer Crenshaw TKO (Doctor Stoppage) NAAFS: Caged Fury 18

Charleston, West Virginia, United States Loss

George Comer Submission (rear-naked choke) NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 8

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Karate Combat record Loss

Rafael Alves Decision (Unanimous) Karate Combat 51

Miami, United States