Brian Camozzi
Introduction
Brian "The Mantis" Camozzi (born June 24, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist. He was the Welterweight Champion for Resurrection Fighting Allianceand Sparta Combat League. Camozzi currently fights in Welterweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is the younger brother of former UFC Middleweight fighter Chris Camozzi.
Background
Camozzi was born in Alameda, California and he has a brother, Chris Camozzi, who is a MMA fighter, and formerly fought for the UFC in the middleweight division. He played rugby, football and compete in wrestling when he was in high school. He was introduced to MMA from his older brother Chris, who paid for his gym fee up until Camozzi graduated from high school. Camozzi felt in love with the sport after his first BJJ and kickboxing classes. He started train full time after high school and participated in MMA competition not long after.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Camozzi made his professional MMA debut in January 2013 for Sparta Combat League and he has fought for other promotions including North American Allied Fight Series, Fight to Win and Resurrection Fighting Alliance. He amassed a record of 7-2 prior joining UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Camozzi made his short notice promotional debut, replacing Charlie Ward citing a visa issue, on December 9, 2016 at UFC Figth Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov against Randy Brown in Albany, New York. He lost the fight via TKO on round two.
Camozzi was expected to face Alan Jouban at UFC 213 on July 8, 2017. However, Jouban was removed from the card citing foot injury replaced by Chad Laprise. Laprise won the fight via TKO in the third round.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Resurrection Fighting Alliance
- Resurrection Fighting Alliance Welterweight Champion (One time) vs. Nick Barnes
- Sparta Combat League
- Sparta Combat League Welterweight Champion (One time) vs. Matt Cox
Personal life
Camozzi's brother, Chris Camozzi, is a MMA fighter, who fought under UFC banner from April 2015 to May 2017.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 11 matches | 7 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 2 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 7–4 | Chad Laprise | TKO (punches) | UFC 213 | 000000002017-07-08-0000July 8, 2017 | 3 | 1:27 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 7–3 | Randy Brown | TKO (knee and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov | 000000002016-12-09-0000December 9, 2016 | 2 | 1:25 | Albany, New York, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Nick Barnes | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | RFA 43 | 000000002016-09-09-0000September 9, 2016 | 1 | 1:40 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | Won the vacant RFA Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–2 | Kenneth Glenn | KO (knee) | RFA 37 | 000000002016-04-15-0000April 15, 2016 | 3 | 1:02 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Tyler Milner | Submission (rear-naked choke) | RFA 34 | 000000002016-01-15-0000January 15, 2016 | 1 | 1:20 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Matt Cox | Submission (armbar) | Sparta Combat League 40 | 000000002015-01-24-0000January 24, 2015 | 1 | 2:06 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Won the Sparta Combat League Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–2 | Brian Maronek | TKO (punches) | Sparta Combat League: Fall Brawl | 000000002014-09-07-0000September 7, 2014 | 1 | 1:18 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Josh Cavan | Decision (split) | Fight to Win: Prize FC 5 | 000000002014-02-07-0000February 7, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Loss | 2–1 | George Comer | Decision (unanimous) | North American Allied Fight Series 9 | 000000002013-06-01-0000June 1, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Ian Stonehouse | TKO (slam and punches) | Sparta Combat Leage: Fight for the Troops | 000000002013-04-20-0000April 20, 2013 | 1 | 1:19 | Loveland, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Cruz Soltero | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Sparta Combat Leage: Prepare For Glory | 000000002013-01-26-0000January 26, 2013 | 1 | 3:52 | Denver, Colorado, United States |