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20 Facts About Francis Carmont

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Francis Carmont was born on October 10,1981 and is a French professional mixed martial artist who last competed in the Light Heavyweight division.

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Francis Carmont amassed a record of 16 wins and 7 losses before making his UFC debut.

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Francis Carmont signed with the UFC and made his debut at UFC 137 against Chris Camozzi, winning via unanimous decision.

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Francis Carmont won via submission over promotional newcomer Magnus Cedenblad on April 14,2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 2.

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Francis Carmont next faced Karlos Vemola on July 11,2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs Weidman.

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Francis Carmont won the fight via submission in the second round.

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Francis Carmont defeated Tom Lawlor on November 17,2012 at UFC 154 via controversial split decision.

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Francis Carmont defeated Lorenz Larkin on April 20,2013 at UFC on Fox 7 via unanimous decision.

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Francis Carmont next faced Costas Philippou on September 21,2013 at UFC 165.

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Francis Carmont won the fight via unanimous decision, taking Philippou down in each round and controlling him on the ground.

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Francis Carmont faced Ronaldo Souza on February 15,2014 at UFC Fight Night 36.

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Francis Carmont faced CB Dollaway on May 31,2014 at UFC Fight Night 41.

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Francis Carmont faced Thales Leites on August 23,2014 at UFC Fight Night 49.

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Francis Carmont lost the fight via second-round KO, dropping his third straight fight and was released from the promotion.

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In December 2014, it was announced that Francis Carmont has signed with Bellator MMA.

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Francis Carmont made his debut by returning to the Light Heavyweight division against Guilherme Viana at Bellator 135 on March 27,2015 in his Bellator debut.

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Francis Carmont faced Anthony Ruiz in the Alternate bout and won by unanimous decision.

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Francis Carmont lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

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Francis Carmont was supposed to fight Linton Vassell at Bellator 158 but a cut over Vassell's left eye forced him to withdraw.

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Francis Carmont instead faced Lukasz Klinger and won via submission in the first round.