Like most UFC fighters, Shane Campbell has been in the fight business much longer than his two Octagon fights would indicate. But just looking at the Canadian’s overall record, one can easily ascertain what the UFC matchmakers saw in his potential, despite losing his debut appearance to fellow Canadian John Makdessi before bouncing back with a TKO win over Elias Silverio last summer.
The world champion Muay Thai fighter, kickboxer and former welterweight and lightweight champion in some of the biggest regional Canadian MMA promotions, faces James Krause at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
“Shaolin” says he’s more ready than ever for this fight since moving training camps and getting out of the bitter cold of his former home in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.