Biography(references)Williams got his first taste of knockouts in 2008 when he floored another teenager in a street fight and shook hands afterward. 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. 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.
Fighter Trivia(references)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. He grew up in a rough neighborhood and constantly created chaos.
Awards & Accolades
UFC: Performance of the night (Three times) vs. Alex Morono, Abdul Razak Alhassan and Miguel Baeza
Total Warrior Combat: TWC Super Lightweight (165 lb) Championship
MMAjunkie.com: 2020 November Knockout of the Month vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan
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