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

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.

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.

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.

Championships and accomplishments

• 247 Fighting Championship
  • 247 Lightweight Champion
    • One successful title defense
• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Devonte Smith
  • 2019 Upset of the Year vs. Devonte Smith

Mixed martial arts record