Aleksa Camur

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Aleksa Camur
Born (1995-09-25) September 25, 1995 (age 28)
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Reach74 in (188 cm) [1]
Fighting out ofBroadview Heights, Ohio
TeamStrong Style Fight Team
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins6
By knockout5
By decision1
Losses3
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Aleksa Camur (born September 25, 1995) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Born in Bosnia to a Serb family, his family moved to the U.S. when he was 2. [2] After hearing off the success a local gym had in producing talented fighters like Stipe Miocic and Jessica Eye, at the age of 16, Camur decided to go to Strong Style MMA to take some classes. He went on to win three Golden Gloves titles in Ohio. [3] [4] [5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

A professional since September 2017, Camur made his MMA debut at Iron Tiger Fight Series 76, defeating Randy Tran by knocking him out in the first round. He would go on to win his next 3 bouts on the regional scene, defeating David White at Iron Tiger Fight Series 78 via TKO in round two, then headlining Honor Fighting Championship 3, where Camur defeated Allen Bose via TKO in the first round. In his final bout on the regional scene, Camur defeated Marvin Skipper via TKO in round one at Honor FC 6. [6]

In the main event of Dana White's Contender Series 22, Camur faced CES MMA veteran Fabio Cherant and went on to defeat him via TKO in the second round via flying knee to secure a UFC contract. [7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Camur made his promotional debut against Justin Ledet on January 18, 2020, at UFC 246. [8] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [9]

In his sophomore performance, Camur faced William Knight at UFC 253 on September 27, 2020. For the first time in his professional career, he lost the bout via unanimous decision. [10]

Camur faced Nicolae Negumereanu at UFC on ESPN: Jung vs. Ige on June 19, 2021. [11] He lost the bout via split decision. [12] Negumereanu illegally held Camur against the fence repeatedly which caused controversy. [13]

Camur was expected to face John Allan on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268. [14] However, Camur pulled out of the bout citing an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Dustin Jacoby. [15]

Camur faced Tanner Boser on August 5, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 225. [16] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [17]

In August 2023, it was reported that Camur was released from the UFC. [18]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches6 wins3 losses
By knockout50
By decision13
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss6–3 Tanner Boser Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font August 5, 202335:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss6–2 Nicolae Negumereanu Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige June 19, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss6–1 William Knight Decision (unanimous) UFC 253 September 27, 202035:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win6–0 Justin Ledet Decision (unanimous) UFC 246 January 18, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–0 Fabio Cherant TKO (flying knee and punches) Dana White's Contender Series 22 July 30, 201920:48 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win4–0Marvin SkipperTKO (punches)Honor FC 6August 18, 201812:34 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win3–0Allen BoseTKO (punches)Honor FC 3March 31, 201812:04 Akron, Ohio, United States
Win2–0David WhiteTKO (punches)IT Fight Series 78December 9, 201723:59 North Olmsted, Ohio, United States
Win1–0Randy TranKO (punch)IT Fight Series 76September 16, 201710:20 North Olmsted, Ohio, United StatesLight Heavyweight debut.

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