AKA

William
"Knightmare"
Knight

Stats

Stance: Orthodox
Division: Light Heavyweight
Height: 5' 10"
Reach: 73"
Leg reach: 40.00
Weight: 205 lbs.
Nationality: Manchester, United States
Age: 33

Accolades

Recent win streak: 3
Wins by KO: 8
Wins by decision: 1

BIOGRAPHY

William Knight is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States. He currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is a former Cage Fury Fighting Championships featherweight champion. Knight began his career in mixed martial arts in 2011 when he was 19 years old, fighting for smaller promotions before eventually joining the UFC in 2017.

Knight was born on December 16th, 1992 in Phoenix, Arizona to parents William and Annette Knight. Growing up he had an interest in sports such as basketball and football which eventually led him to wrestling, something that would become very useful later on his career as an MMA fighter. He also worked closely with his father who ran a local auto body shop where they both shared a passion for cars and racing. After graduating high school Knight joined the US Army where he served two tours of duty before being honorably discharged due to injury after three years of service time at Fort Hood Texas base.

In 2011 while still serving with the Army, William took part in amateur bouts before going pro after finishing his service time that same year . After just one year into professional competition at various regional circuits, hHe went on to make waves by winning five consecutive fights; three knockouts , one submission victory and another by unanimous decision all within six months earning himself recognition amongst fans.. In June 2013 Knight captured another victory this time impressing whilst competing under Cage Warriors promotion but it wasn’t until October 2014 that he won his first championship title when he became CFFC Featherweight Champion after defeating Gavin Sterritt via TKO .

His win streak continued up until 2017 when signed with The UFC following which came some difficult times as well as success during his stint inside “The Octagon” including losses against Alex Caceres & Ryan Hall plus wins against Jordan Griffin & Matt Sayles respectively . As of 2021 William has gone 3-2 over 5 fights since making debut for UFC garnering victories over Danilo Marques , Miguel Baeza & Jamall Emmers proving himself capable of hanging with best fighters world has offer no matter how deep waters get..

Outside cage William enjoys painting , reading books about philosophy or psychology different cultures or religions . Aside from that car enthusiast dedicates much free time either revving engines garage working away fixing customer cars alongside father .. On top off all hobbies watch movies spend quality time friends family whenever gets chance ….

Fight History

Marcin Prachnio
William Knight: Defeated
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Feb 18, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Andrade Vs. Blanchfield
Devin Clark
William Knight: Defeated
by KO/TKO in Round 3 @ 3:21
Sat. Apr 16, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad 2
Maxim Grishin
William Knight: Defeated
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Feb 12, 2022
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
271
Alonzo Menifield
William Knight: Winner
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Dec 04, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo
Fabio Cherant
William Knight: Winner
by KO/TKO in Round 1 @ 3:58
Sat. Aug 21, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum
Da-Un Jung
William Knight: Defeated
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Apr 10, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland
Alonzo Menifield
Awaiting Outcome
Sat. Feb 27, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane
Aleksa Camur
William Knight: Winner
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Sep 26, 2020
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa
253

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Who Is William Knight On TikTok?
William Knight on TikTok is not related to UFC, as his profile name '@grandrisingapp' suggests he might be connected to a mobile application named 'Grand Rising.'

What Is The William Knight Meme?
The William Knight meme refers to the viral trend in which his affirmative and manifestation phrase, "There is no such thing as a coincidence," became online humor, with people creating and sharing edited videos that feature his striking likeness.

Is William Knight A Part Of The UFC?
Yes, William Knight is a part of the UFC, having made his debut in the organization in September 2020.

Is There An Obituary For William Knight?
As a UFC journalist, I can verify that there's no information about an obituary for UFC fighter William Knight.

Who Is William Knight Pucci?
Unknown

Is William Knight An Actor?
Yes, William Knight was an actor, notably recognized for his work in the Ghost in the Shell series.

What Is The Age Of William Knight On TikTok?
The age of William Knight on TikTok is unknown as it's not specified in his TikTok profile '@grandrisingapp'.

What Is William Knight's Record?
As of now, William Knight's record in UFC stands at 11-6-0.

What Is William Knight's Twitter Handle?
William Knight's Twitter handle is @william__knight.