Chico Camus
Born
(1985-01-26) January 26, 1985 (age 39)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Other names
King
Height
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Weight
135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division
Flyweight
Bantamweight
Featherweight
Reach
66 in (168 cm)[1]
Fighting out of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Team
Roufusport (2007–2014)[2]
Years active
2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total
27
Wins
18
By knockout
4
By submission
3
By decision
11
Losses
8
By knockout
1
By submission
1
By decision
6
No contests
1
Other information
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.
Camus had a troubled childhood and juvenility, belonging to a gang and using drugs.[2] In 2007, he started training mixed martial arts with Anthony Pettis at his native Roufusport.[2]
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.
Camus fought in LFC bantamweight tournament for a contract with Tachi Palace Fights.[3] 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.[4]
Camus faced Dustin Pague on August 11, 2012, at UFC 150. He won the fight via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28).[5]
Camus faced promotional newcomer Dustin Kimura on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156. He lost the fight via submission in the third round.[6]
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).[7]
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.[8][9][1]
Camus faced Chris Holdsworth on May 24, 2014, at UFC 173, replacing Kyung Ho Kang.[10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11]
Camus faced Brad Pickett in a flyweight bout on November 22, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 57.[12] He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.[13]
Camus faced Henry Cejudo on June 13, 2015, at UFC 188.[14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[15]
Camus faced Kyoji HoriguchiatUFC Fight Night 75 on September 27, 2015.[16] He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.[17][18]
Camus has four children: Armani, Isaiah and twins Amara and Noah.[19]
Professional record breakdown
27 matches
18 wins
8 losses
By knockout
4
1
By submission
3
1
By decision
11
6
No contests
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
18–8 (1)
Decision (unanimous)
December 15, 2017
3
5:00
Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Win
18–7 (1)
Andrew Whitney
Decision (unanimous)
Driller Promotions - No Mercy 6
September 30, 2017
3
5:00
Mahnomen, Minnesota, United States
Win
17–7 (1)
Decision (unanimous)
January 20, 2017
3
5:00
Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Returned to Bantamweight.
Win
16–7 (1)
Czar Sklavos
Decision (unanimous)
RFA 40: Sklavos vs. Camus
July 15, 2016
3
5:00
Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Win
15–7 (1)
Matt Brown
Decision (unanimous)
RFA 36: Brown vs. Camus
March 3, 2016
3
5:00
Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Loss
14–7 (1)
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson
September 27, 2015
3
5:00
Saitama, Japan
Loss
14–6 (1)
Decision (unanimous)
June 13, 2015
3
5:00
Mexico City, Mexico
Win
14–5 (1)
Decision (split)
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson
November 22, 2014
3
5:00
Austin, Texas, United States
Flyweight debut.
Loss
13–5 (1)
Decision (unanimous)
May 24, 2014
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NC
13–4 (1)
NC (overturned)
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson
January 25, 2014
3
5:00
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Originally a unanimous decision win for Camus; Overtuned after he tested positive for marijuana.
Win
13–4
Decision (unanimous)
August 31, 2013
3
5:00
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Loss
12–4
Submission (rear-naked choke)
February 2, 2013
3
1:50
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Catchweight (139.5 lbs) bout; Kimura missed weight.
Win
12–3
Decision (unanimous)
August 11, 2012
3
5:00
Denver, Colorado, United States
Win
11–3
Decision (unanimous)
LFC 52: Tachi Tourney Semifinals
April 13, 2012
3
5:00
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
LFC Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.
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.
Win
9–3
Eugene Crisler
Decision (unanimous)
Madtown Throwdown 26: The Return
January 7, 2012
3
5:00
Madison Wisconsin, United States
Loss
8–3
Rob Menigoz
Decision (split)
Chicago Cagefighting Championship 4
October 15, 2011
3
5:00
Villa Park, Illinois, United States
Win
8–2
Nate Williams
KO (punch)
Combat USA: Country USA 1
June 25, 2011
1
1:59
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Loss
7–2
Decision (unanimous)
NAFC: Bad Blood
November 24, 2010
3
5:00
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win
7–1
Craig Early
Submission (guillotine choke)
Extreme Cagefighting Organization 7
August 21, 2010
2
2:30
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
Win
6–1
John Hosman
TKO (punches)
NAFC: Unstoppable
June 5, 2010
3
2:51
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States
Win
5–1
Joe Pearson
TKO (punches)
NAFC: Stand Your Ground
April 3, 2010
2
3:57
West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
Win
4–1
Ken Sitsler
TKO (punches)
GCF: Fair Warning
August 15, 2009
1
3:32
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Won the GCF Bantamweight Championship.
Win
3–1
Marco Daniels
Submission (rear-naked choke)
GCF: Clash of the Titans
May 16, 2009
2
1:52
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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
Loss
1–1
Marco Daniels
TKO (punches)
Racine Fight Night 2
February 28, 2009
1
1:43
Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win
1–0
Scott Blevins
Submission (punches)
Evolution Fighting Championships 7
February 14, 2009
1
1:15
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
