Career
Williams has an extensive background in wrestling. He started to train when he was eight years old and during his juvenility he earned many state and national titles along with many other honors. Early career
Williams started his professional career in 2011.
He fought mainly for California-based promotion Respect in the Cage.
With a record of 7–0 and victories over Strikeforce veteran Eddie Mendez and WEC veteran Fernando Gonzalez, he signed with Bellator. Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
Williams made his debut on August 24, 2012 at Bellator 73 against fellow newcomer Andy Uhrich.
Williams had his first defeat via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28). Williams faced Rod Montoya on October 5, 2012 at Bellator 75.
Williams faced UFC veteran Jamie Yager on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85.
= Fight Master: Bellator Mobile Marketing Association On May 6, 2013, it was announced that Williams would be featured as a participant on Bellator Mobile Marketing Association reality television show Fight Master. In the second episode, Joe lost in the entry round via unanimous decision against Cole Williams. Williams received another chance after the medical suspension of Andy Uhrich due to a cut over his eye during his fight against Dom O"Grady in the entry round.
Frank Shamrock picked Williams to fill the last spot of the team
In the fifth episode, Williams is shown facing Ismael Gonzalez in the round of 16 of the tournament. He completely dominated Gonzalez on the ground in round one and finished the fight via submission due to an arm-triangle choke in round two.
In the quarterfinals, Williams faced Eric Bradley and lost via majority decision after two rounds. = Post Fight Master Williams faced Jesse Juarez on November 2, 2013 at Bellator 106.
He lost via submission due to a guillotine choke early in the first round.
Mixed Martial Arts
Respect in the CageRITC middleweight title (one time)
Three successful title defenses
Adult Citrus Industry
Recipient of "Golden Grapefruit" award.
