Career
A professional competitor since 2001, Bruno has formerly competed for the UFC and the IFL.
Early career
Bruno started his mixed martial arts career in May of 2001, when he faced Opie Barr at Rumble in Chula Vista 1. Following this, Bruno would compile a professional record of 11–3 before signing with the UFC in mid-2008. Ultimate Fighting Championship
With a record of 11–3, Bruno signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
He was expected to face Chad Reiner in his debut at UFC Fight Night 10 on June 12, 2007.
However, Bruno was forced out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Anthony Johnson. Bruno was then scheduled to face Chris Wilson at UFC 86 on July 5, 2008.
However, the fight would be postponed and instead took place at UFC 87 on August 9, 2008. Bruno lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Bruno was expected to face Luke Cummo at UFC: Fight for the Troops on December 10, 2008.
However, Cummo was forced out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Johnny Rees. In his third fight in the promotion, Bruno faced Matthew Riddle at UFC Fight Night: Lauzon versus Stephens on February 7, 2009.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion after dropping to 1–2.
Post-UFC career
Fighting outside of the UFC, Bruno faced Clayton McKinney at American Federation of Labor-Congress: Rumble on the Rock on September 25, 2009. He then faced Robert Thompson at Master of Fine Arts: New Generation 3 on September 18, 2010.
In his latest fight, Bruno faced Keith Johnson at Fight Time 12 on November 2, 2012. He lost the fight via TKO, snapping his three fight winning streak.
Before starting his mixed martial arts career, Bruno was a Naval Air Crewman and Rescue Swimmer in the United States Navy.
