![]() The rising UFC star is wary of Murphy’s skill set, who he says draws a likeness to his own fighting style. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Credit: Chris Unger /Zuffa LLC via Getty Images “He’s undefeated, and he’s really good, so I’m very excited about this fight.” PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: (L-R) Josh Culibao of Australia kicks Melsik Baghdasaryan of Armenia in featherweight fight during the UFC 284 event at RAC Arena on Februin Perth, Australia. “I’m super excited, you know, I’m going to his home territory to fight him in his backyard in the O2 Arena (in London),” the Sydney fighter told. The Aussie is set to face undefeated English fighter Lerone Murphy (12-0), a challenge that leaves him licking his lips. Credit: Instagram: London boundĬulibao is coming off a huge victory at UFC 284 in Perth earlier this year and has now booked in a huge bout that is likely to skyrocket him towards the top 15 fighters in his division. There were a select few of us chosen (to spar him) that could control themselves without getting too excited.” PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Josh Culibao of Australia reacts after his submission victory over Melsik Baghdasaryan of Armenia in featherweight fight during the UFC 284 event at RAC Arena on Februin Perth, Australia. “But he wanted to get in and do some work with someone that was on a good level that wasn’t going to injure him for his filming. appearance of an evening Star, a gap downward to the next trading session will. “He’s obviously a lot bigger than I am,” ‘Kuya’ explained. 1337 Decisse Confirmation of the evening star is easy to recognise. The Aussie fighter said he was chosen as part of a group of athletes who were skilled enough to challenge the actor but not accidentally injure him.Īnd the size difference - Culibao gave up more than 10cm in height to Elba and more than 20kg in weight - was no barrier for Culibao to agree to the request. “The sessions were secret, we were trying to keep it on the down low,” Culibao told. ![]() Stream ONE Fight Night, ONE Friday Fights events and get access to highlights and ONE’s library archive of more than 100 past events for free on 7plus >Ĭulibao said he was sworn to secrecy at a time when paparazzi were on the hunt for the English actor.
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