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Chris Curtis
Chris Curtis may refer to: * Chris Curtis (fighter) (born 1987), American MMA fighter * Chris Curtis (musician) (1941–2005), British drummer and singer, best known for being with The Searchers * Chris Curtis (politician), British Member of Parliament {{DEFAULTSORT:Curtis, Chris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Curtis (fighter)
Christopher Alan Curtis (born July 15, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former boxer. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2009, he has also competed for the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Early life Curtis was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a sister and a brother. Despite aspirations of becoming a lawyer, he dropped out of school in pursuit of a career in mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts career Early career Curtis amassed a record of 18–5 in the North American regional circuit while capturing Welterweight Championships in CES MMA, Z Promotions and Premier MMA Championship. Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series and first retirement Curtis was then invited to face Sean Lally at Dana White's Contender Series 9 on June 12, 2018. He won the fight via third-round knockout but retired after he was not awarded a UFC contract. Curtis wou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Curtis (musician)
Chris Curtis (born Christopher Crummey; 26 August 1941 – 28 February 2005) was an English musician. He was best known for being with the 1960s beat band The Searchers. He originated the concept behind Deep Purple and formed the band in its original incarnation of 'Roundabout'. Early years Born in Oldham, Lancashire on 26 August 1942, Curtis came to Liverpool when he was four and went to primary school where he met Mike Prendergast. He taught himself how to play the piano on the family instrument at 30 Florida Street in Bootle. He passed the 11-plus and went to St Mary's College, Crosby, where he was taught violin although he wanted to play the double bass. His father bought him a drum set during his late teens when he left school and he learned these in his spare time, when he was not selling prams at Swift's Furniture store at Stanley Road, Liverpool. He developed a fascination for American music and particularly liked Fats Domino. He also grew the unusually long hair tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |