American mixed martial arts fighter

Chico Camus (born January 26, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Bantamweight division of the Legacy Fighting Alliance. A professional compe*or since 2009, he has also formerly competed for the UFC, Legacy FC,and the RFA.

Contents

• 1 Background
• 2 Mixed martial arts
  • 2.1 Early career
  • 2.2 Legends of Fighting Championship
  • 2.3 Ultimate Fighting Championship
• 3 Personal life
• 4 Championships and accomplishments
  • 4.1 Mixed martial arts
• 5 Mixed martial arts record
• 6 See also
• 7 References
• 8 External links

Background

Camus had a troubled childhood and juvenility, belonging to a gang and using drugs. In 2007, he started training mixed martial arts with Anthony Pettis at his native Roufusport.

Mixed martial arts

Early career

Camus started his professional career in 2009, fighting mainly for organizations in his home state.

In 2010 for NAFC, he defeated Joe Pearson and John Hosman via TKO and lost to Jameel M*ouh by unanimous decision.

Legends of Fighting Championship

Camus fought in LFC bantamweight tournament for a contract with Tachi Palace Fights. He defeated Daniel Aguirre in the quarterfinals and Alptekin Özkiliç in the semifinals, but did not compete in the finals due to signing with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Camus faced Dustin Pague on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150. He won the fight via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28).

Camus faced promotional newcomer Dustin Kimura on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. He lost the fight via submission in the third round.

Camus faced Kyung Ho Kang on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164. He won the fight via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27).

Camus faced Yaotzin Meza on January 25, 2014 at UFC on Fox 10. Originally, he won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) but the result was overturned after Camus failed a post fight drug test.

Camus faced Chris Holdsworth on May 24, 2014 at UFC 173, replacing Kyung Ho Kang. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Camus faced Brad Pickett in a flyweight bout on November 22, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 57. He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.

Camus faced Henry Cejudo on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Camus faced Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Fight Night 75 on September 27, 2015. He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Personal life

Camus has four children: Armani, Isaiah and twins Amara and Noah.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

• Legends of Fighting Championship
  • LFC Bantamweight Tournament Finalist (2012)
• Gladiators Cage Fighting
  • GCF Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

See also

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

References

External links

• Chico Camus at UFC
• Professional MMA record for Chico Camus from Sherdog