Aleksa Camur

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

Background
Born in Bosnia to a Serb family, his family moved to the U.S. when he was 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.

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.

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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Camur made his promotional debut against Justin Ledet on January 18, 2020, at UFC 246. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

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.

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

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

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

In August 2023, it was reported that Camur was released from UFC.