About Chico Camus
Born 1985. Chico Camus is an 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 competitor since 2009, he has also formerly competed for the UFC, Legacy FC, and the RFA.
Background Camus had a troubled childhood and juvenility, belonging to a gang and using drugs. 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. 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)
Mixed martial arts record Loss
Ricky Simón Decision (unanimous) LFA 29
Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Win
Andrew Whitney Decision (unanimous) Driller Promotions - No Mercy 6
Mahnomen, Minnesota, United States Win
Darrick Minner Decision (unanimous) LFA 2
Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Return to Bantamweight. Win
Czar Sklavos Decision (unanimous) RFA 40: Sklavos vs. Camus
Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Win
Matt Brown Decision (unanimous) RFA 36: Brown vs. Camus
Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Loss
Kyoji Horiguchi Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson
Saitama, Japan Loss
Henry Cejudo Decision (unanimous) UFC 188
Mexico City, Mexico Win
Brad Pickett Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson
Austin, Texas, United States Loss
Chris Holdsworth Decision (unanimous) UFC 173
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States NC
Yaotzin Meza NC (overturned) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson
Chicago, Illinois, United States Win
Kyung Ho Kang Decision (unanimous) UFC 164
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Loss
Dustin Kimura Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 156
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win
Dustin Pague Decision (unanimous) UFC 150
Denver, Colorado, United States Win
Alp Ozkilic Decision (unanimous) LFC 52: Tachi Tourney Semifinals
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Win
Daniel Aguirre Decision (unanimous) LFC 51: Little Giants
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Win
Eugene Crisler Decision (unanimous) Madtown Throwdown 26: The Return
Madison Wisconsin, United States Loss
Rob Menigoz Decision (split) Chicago Cagefighting Championship 4
Villa Park, Illinois, United States Win
Nate Williams KO (punch) Combat USA: Country USA 1
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States Loss
Jameel Massouh Decision (unanimous) NAFC: Bad Blood
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Win
Craig Early Submission (guillotine choke) Extreme Cagefighting Organization 7
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States Win
John Hosman TKO (punches) NAFC: Unstoppable
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States Win
Joe Pearson TKO (punches) NAFC: Stand Your Ground
West Allis, Wisconsin, United States Win
Ken Sitsler TKO (punches) GCF: Fair Warning
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Win
Marco Daniels Submission (rear-naked choke) GCF: Clash of the Titans
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Win
Seth Marquez Decision (unanimous) GCF: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Loss
Marco Daniels TKO (punches) Racine Fight Night 2
Racine, Wisconsin, United States Win
Scott Blevins Submission (punches) Evolution Fighting Championships 7
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
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Who is Chico Camus?
American martial artist
When was Chico Camus born?
Chico Camus was born on 26 January 1985 in Milwaukee.
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Chico Camus is a mixed martial arts fighter.
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Chico Camus is American.
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