How bullying led Britain's Campbell to the UFC
Introduced to combat sports as a seven-year-old after being bullied at school, Kurtis Campbell is now chasing success in the UFC.
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""I'm not going to stop until my mum and dad are on a beach somewhere, sipping cocktails and doing nothing else for the rest of their lives.""
— Kurtis Campbell , Athlete
""Fighting in the UFC was just the goal and the dream when I was younger.""
— Kurtis Campbell , Athlete
Key People
Conor McGregor is a former UFC champion and prominent figure in mixed martial arts.
Jay Campbell is the father of Kurtis Campbell.
Kurtis Campbell is a British mixed martial artist preparing for his second fight in the UFC.
Michelle Campbell is the mother of Kurtis Campbell.
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Introduced to combat sports as a seven-year-old after being bullied at school, Kurtis Campbell is now chasing success in the UFC.
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