Stories of transformation and the lore behind the character often form the bedrock of a fighter’s legacy in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Meet Joshua Culibao, a fighter whose evolution from a hefty 220-pound frame to the hallowed grounds of the UFC is a fascinating account on its own.
The Australian knocked on the doors of a UFC opportunity while banking on a solid eight-fight winning streak with five finishes. It would come as a surprise to most that the athlete, once naturally fitting for the middleweight or the light heavyweight division, now calls the 145-pound bracket his home.