LFA 219 arrives on October 10, 2025, at the F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tennessee, headlined by Thomson vs. Islomboev and featuring a promising co-main event between Martin Camilo (7-2-1) and Raheam “Rambo” Forest (8-3).
For Martin Camilo, this bout represents more than a ranking or a contract—it’s a continuation of a lifelong pursuit to test himself and to carry Uruguay’s flag onto bigger stages.
Martin Camilo: Growing Up in Uruguay
Camilo’s story begins in Montevideo, where opportunities in mixed martial arts were scarce.
“I grew up in Uruguay, where MMA was still developing,” Martin Camilo said. “There weren’t many gyms or events when I started, so the biggest challenge was finding consistent training and good sparring partners. But that also made me resourceful and focused—I had to learn from everyone and push myself harder.”
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Those early years taught him persistence. Without a large MMA infrastructure, Martin Camilo built his skill set piece by piece, developing the discipline that would eventually lead him to compete internationally under the Legacy Fighting Alliance banner.
Martin Camilo: Finishing Fights, Solving Fights
“I take pride in both,” Camilo said when asked about his balance between striking and grappling. “What matters most to me is finishing fights—whether it’s a knockout or a submission. I don’t really believe winning by decision is the same thing, because finishing your opponent shows you truly solved the fight. Of course, not every fight can be finished, but my goal is always to end it before the judges. I love knockouts, but I’m also a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, so submissions are a big part of my game too.”
That mindset—of “solving the fight”—defines Martin Camilo’s approach. Each performance is less about spectacle and more about execution. For him, the finish is proof of understanding, not just aggression.
Martin Camilo: Competing on a Bigger Stage
Camilo has fought across continents, but the experience in the United States has brought new challenges—and new motivation.
“In South America, the fights feel tougher, more of a war,” Martin explained. “Fighters often have more ‘raza,’ more heart, and it can be harder to finish them. But there are great fighters on both continents. The difference in the U.S. is the visibility, the size of the stage, and I adapt by embracing that pressure. Pressure motivates me—it pushes me into that state of flow I’m always chasing.”
That blend of pressure and purpose has become his calling card. For Camilo, higher stakes bring sharper focus.
Martin Camilo’s Motivation and Flow
“For me, every fight is the most important of my life,” he said. “What motivates me is always the same: the victory, the feeling I get inside the cage, and entering that subconscious flow state where everything just happens naturally. That’s the most addictive feeling in the world, and it keeps me hungry every day.”
Camilo’s words echo the mindset of a veteran—calm, analytical, and addicted not to fame, but to performance itself.
The Next Step
As for what comes next, Martin Camilo remains focused on the present moment—but he’s honest about where he hopes the journey leads.
“Right now, my focus is 100 percent on this fight. What comes next is in God’s hands. Of course, I dream of signing with a major promotion like the UFC, which has always been my ultimate goal, but I also know there are other big organizations like the PFL. My vision is to represent Uruguay on the biggest stages and show that fighters from my country belong among the best. But the next step is always the most important one, and that step is this fight.”
With that philosophy, Camilo enters LFA 219 steady, centered, and driven by something deeper than the spotlight—an ongoing mission to test his craft and elevate the place he comes from.
Event Details
📍 LFA 219 – Thomson vs Islomboev
📅 October 10, 2025 | Clarksville, Tennessee
🎥 Streaming Live on UFC Fight Pass
🏆 Co-Main Event: Raheam Forest (8-3) vs Martin Camilo (7-2-1)