Chico Camus

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