Brian Camozzi (born June 24, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist. He was the Welterweight Champion for Resurrection Fighting Alliance and Sparta Combat League. Camozzi currently competes in Welterweight division of 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 an MMA fighter, and formerly fought for the UFC in the middleweight division. He played rugby, football and competed in wrestling when he was in high school. He was introduced to MMA by his older brother Chris, who paid for his gym fee up until Camozzi graduated from high school. Camozzi fell 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 Fight 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. Camozzi faced Geoff Neal on February 18, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros. He lost the bout via submission in the first 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 mixed martial artist who competed under the UFC banner from April 2015 to May 2017. Mixed martial arts record |- |Loss |align=center|7–5 |Geoff Neal |Submission (rear naked choke) |UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:48 |Austin, Texas, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|7–4 |Chad Laprise |TKO (punches) |UFC 213 | |align=center|3 |align=center|1:27 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |-