10 unbelievable photos that show what it's like to be a competitive eater

Cal "Hulk" Stubbs

Meet Cal "Hulksmashfoods" Stubbs.

Although not a particularly large man, Stubbs can easily down 10 beef patties, 10 slices of melted Swiss cheese, and 10 layers of truffle mayo between a brioche bun all in one sitting.

He's one of the top competitive eaters in Australia and has broken records in speed and quantity of food consumption across the world. Stubbs' goal in life is to eat the most gargantuan burgers this world has to offer.

Here's how he became a "competitive gurgitator."