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. In 2007, he started training mixed martial arts with Anthony Pettis at his native Roufusport. 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. 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. Camus faced Chris Holdsworth on May 24, 2014 at UFC 173, replacing Kyung Ho Kang. 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.