Chico Camus
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| Chico Camus | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 26, 1985 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Other names | King |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division |
Bantamweight (135 lb) Featherweight (145 lb) |
| Reach | 66.0 in (168 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Chico Camus (born January 26, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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 Massouh by unanimous decision.
Legends of Fighting Championship
Camus fought in LFC bantamweight tournament for a contract with Tachi Palace Fights.[1] He defeated Daniel Aguirre in the quarterfinals and Alptekin Ozkilic in the semifinals, but did not compete in the finals due to signing with the UFC.[2]
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).[3]
Camus faced promotional newcomer Dustin Kimura on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. He lost the fight via submission in the third round.[4]
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).[5]
Camus faced Yaotzin Meza on January 25, 2014 at UFC on Fox 10. He won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).[6]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Legends of Fighting Championship
- LFC bantamweight tournament finalist (2012)[2]
- Gladiators Cage Fighting
- GCF bantamweight title (one time)[7]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 18 matches | 14 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 7 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 14–4 | Yaotzin Meza | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson | January 25, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13–4 | Kyung Ho Kang | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 164 | August 31, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 12–4 | Dustin Kimura | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 156 | February 2, 2013 | 3 | 1:50 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | 139.5 lb catchweight; Kimura missed weight. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12–3 | Dustin Pague | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 150 | August 11, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11–3 | Alptekin Ozkilic | Decision (unanimous) | LFC 52: Tachi Tourney Semifinals | April 13, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | LFC bantamweight tournament semifinal. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–3 | Daniel Aguirre | Decision (unanimous) | LFC 51: Little Giants | February 10, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | LFC bantamweight tournament quarterfinal. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–3 | Eugene Crisler | Decision (unanimous) | Madtown Throwdown 26: The Return | January 7, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Madison Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 8–3 | Rob Menigoz | Decision (split) | Chicago Cagefighting Championship 4 | October 15, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Villa Park, Illinois, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–2 | Nate Williams | KO (punch) | Combat USA: Country USA 1 | June 25, 2011 | 1 | 1:59 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 7–2 | Jameel Massouh | Decision (unanimous) | NAFC: Bad Blood | November 24, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–1 | Craig Early | Submission (guillotine choke) | Extreme Cagefighting Organization 7 | August 21, 2010 | 2 | 2:30 | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–1 | John Hosman | TKO (punches) | NAFC: Unstoppable | June 5, 2010 | 3 | 2:51 | Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–1 | Joe Pearson | TKO (punches) | NAFC: Stand Your Ground | April 3, 2010 | 2 | 3:57 | West Allis, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–1 | Ken Sitsler | TKO (punches) | GCF: Fair Warning | August 15, 2009 | 1 | 3:32 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | Won GCF bantamweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–1 | Marco Daniels | Submission (rear-naked choke) | GCF: Clash of the Titans | May 16, 2009 | 2 | 1:52 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–1 | Seth Marquez | Decision (unanimous) | GCF: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | March 14, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 1–1 | Marco Daniels | TKO | Racine Fight Night 2 | February 28, 2009 | 1 | 1:43 | Racine, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Scott Blevins | Submission (punches) | Evolution Fighting Championships 7 | February 14, 2009 | 1 | 1:15 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States |
References
- ↑ Chris Nelson (January 24, 2012). "Indiana promotion mining for Tachi's next bantamweight prospect". Sherdog.com. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Brian Hemminger (May 7, 2012). "UFC signs Roufusport bantamweight Chico 'King' Camus". MMAmania.com. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (August 11, 2012). "UFC 150 results: Chico Camus decisions Dustin Pague in UFC debut". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
- ↑ Dann Stupp (February 2, 2013). "UFC 156 results/photos: Dustin Kimura taps Chico Camus in promotional debut". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (August 31, 2013). "UFC 164 results and photos: Chico Camus upsets Kyung Ho Kang for home fans". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
- ↑ John Morgan (January 25, 2014). "UFC on FOX 10 results, photos: Chico Camus outgrapples Yaotzin Meza for decision win". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Gladiators Cage Fighting: Fair Warning Official Results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2013-09-01.
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