Fabrício Camões

Fabrício dos Santos Camões (; born December 23, 1978) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Camões's primary style in the cage is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Camões is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Royler Gracie.

Early life

Camões was born December 23, 1978, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to Jorge Britto, when Camões was 18 years old, he lasted 27 minutes in a bout with former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, who was 22.

Return to UFC After winning his last two fights since being released from the UFC, Camões was expected to face Reza Madadi on January 20, 2012, at UFC on FX 1, replacing an injured Rafaello Oliveira. However, Madadi himself would later withdraw from the bout due to injury as well and was replaced by promotional newcomer Tommy Hayden. Camões won the fight via submission in the first round.

Camões next lost to Melvin Guillard by unanimous decision on July 7, 2012, at UFC 148.

Camões faced Jim Miller on December 28, 2013, at UFC 168. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Camões was expected to face Gray Maynard on August 2, 2014, at UFC 176. However, after the event was cancelled, the bout was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 47 on August 16, 2014. In turn, Maynard filled in as an injury replacement for another bout on the card and Camões was pulled from the event entirely.

Camões was expected to face Josh Shockley on October 25, 2014, at UFC 179. However, Shockley pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Anthony Rocco Martin. Both Camões and Martin missed weight for the bout, but neither were issued a fine. Camões lost the fight via submission in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion for the second time in his career.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Anthony Rocco Martin Submission (kimura) UFC 179

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Jim Miller Submission (armbar) UFC 168

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Melvin Guillard Decision (unanimous) UFC 148

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Tommy Hayden Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Win

Efraín Escudero Decision (unanimous) TPF 9: The Contenders

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Steve Lopez KO (head kick and punches) TPF 8: All or Nothing

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Kurt Pellegrino Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 111

Newark, New Jersey, United States Draw

Caol Uno Draw (majority) UFC 106

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Torrance Taylor Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina

Fresno, California, United States Win

Sam Morgan Submission (rear-naked choke) ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2

Friant, California, United States Win

Joe Camacho KO (punches) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series

Friant, California, United States Win

Jean Silva Submission (armbar) Super Challenge 1

Barueri, Brazil Win

Luciano Azevedo Decision (unanimous) Super Challenge 1

Barueri, Brazil Win

Mauro Chimento Jr. Submission (guillotine choke) Super Challenge 1

Barueri, Brazil Win

Epitacio Silva Submission (gogoplata) Iron Fight 2

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Luiz Dutra Jr. Decision (unanimous) Gold Fighters Championship 1

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Gleison Tibau Submission (rear-naked choke) Meca World Vale Tudo 12

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Vitelmo Kubis Bandeira Decision (unanimous) Storm Samurai 6

Curitiba, Brazil Loss

Luiz Dutra Jr. Submission (knee injury) Meca World Vale Tudo 10

Porto Alegre, Brazil Win

Marcello Rodriguez Submission (smother choke) Sul Combat 1

Porto Alegre, Brazil Win

Wagner Tulio TKO (punches) Meca World Vale Tudo 8

Curitiba, Brazil Loss

Luiz Azeredo TKO (punches) Meca World Vale Tudo 3

Curitiba, Brazil Loss

Anderson Silva TKO (retirement) Brazilian Freestyle Circuit 1

Campo Grande, Brazil Win

Eliezer Ninja TKO (punches) Brazilian Freestyle Circuit 1

Campo Grande, Brazil