Chris Camozzi

Chris Camozzi is a professional combat sports athlete with a career spanning mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and bare-knuckle boxing, achieving championship status in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. After gaining significant recognition through his participation in The Ultimate Fighter Season 11 in 2010, Chris Camozzi secured a coveted UFC contract, marking a pivotal moment in his professional combat sports career. Camozzi, who began his mixed martial arts career in 2006, demonstrated his elite capabilities early on, including a bout for the King of Champions Middleweight Championship. During The Ultimate Fighter Season 11, he decisively won his elimination fight to enter the house.

Despite a forced withdrawal due to a broken jaw, his impressive performance led to a main event fight at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, where he earned a unanimous decision victory against James Hammortree, solidifying his place in the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster. Camozzi maintained a prominent presence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship across multiple stints, consistently competing against notable opponents within the organization. His dynamic fighting style earned him a prestigious ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus in 2016. Demonstrating entrepreneurial drive beyond the octagon, Camozzi also previously owned and operated Performance MMA, a specialized gear and clothing distribution company based in Englewood, Colorado, catering to the combat sports community.

He has since successfully defended this prestigious title, solidifying his position at the pinnacle of bare-knuckle boxing. With a professional career spanning mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and bare-knuckle boxing since 2006, Camozzi continues to demonstrate consistent high-level competition and an enduring impact across combat sports.