Fabrício dos Santos Camões (; born December 23, 1978) is a Brazilian

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, who formerly competed in the

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division of the

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. Camões's primary style in the cage is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Camões is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under

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Early life

Camões was born December 23, 1978, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to Jorge Britto, when Camões was 18 years old, he lasted 27 minutes in a bout with former UFC middleweight champion

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, who was 22. His Portuguese nickname Morango, which translates into ''Strawberry'', originated from Camões's love for a local Strawberry flavored yogurt drink while Camões was a young child living in

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. When he was 16, Camões constantly witnessed the late

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still practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in his 90s.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Camões signed a four-fight contract with the

and made his UFC debut at UFC 106 against veteran

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, with the fight ending in a draw after a point was deducted in the 2nd round against Camões for an illegal upkick. In his next UFC bout on March 27, 2010, at UFC 111 Camões fought

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. A fight that saw both Camões and Pellegrino grappling back and forth, ultimately a visibly exhausted Camões succumbed to a rear naked choke late in the second round. Following the loss to Pellegrino, Camões was released from the UFC with a record of 0–1–1.

Post-UFC career

Following his release from the UFC, Camões signed with Tachi Palace Fights. He fought fellow UFC veteran Steve Lopez on February 18, 2011, and won via devastating head kick KO in the first round. Camões next fought on May 5, 2011, at Tachi Palace Fights 9 against fellow

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veteran Efrain Escudero. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Return to UFC

After winning his last two fights since being released from the UFC, Camões was expected to face Reza Madadi on January 20, 2012, at

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, replacing an injured Rafaello Oliveira. However, Madadi himself would later withdraw from the bout due to injury as well and was replaced by promotional newcomer Tommy Hayden. Camões won the fight via submission in the first round. Camões next lost to

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by unanimous decision on July 7, 2012, at

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. Camões faced Jim Miller on December 28, 2013, at

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. He lost the fight via submission in the first round. Camões was expected to face

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on August 2, 2014, at UFC 176. However, after the event was cancelled, the bout was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 47 on August 16, 2014. In turn, Maynard filled in as an injury replacement for another bout on the card and Camões was pulled from the event entirely. Camões was expected to face

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on October 25, 2014, at

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. However, Shockley pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Anthony Rocco Martin. Both Camões and Martin missed weight for the bout, but neither were issued a fine. Camões lost the fight via submission in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion for the second time in his career.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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