Joshua Culibao

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Joshua Culibao
Born (1994-05-24) May 24, 1994 (age 27)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Other namesKuya
NationalityAustralian
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach73.0 in (185 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofSydney, New South Wales
TeamIgor MMA
RankPurple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[2]
Years active2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total11
Wins9
By knockout5
By decision4
Losses1
By knockout1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joshua Alvin Culibao (born May 24, 1994) is an Australian mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background[]

The youngest of 4 siblings in a Filipino family, with his mother from Boracay while his father is from Pampanga,[3][4] he was given the nickname "Kuya", a familial term used in a respectful manner to address an older male relative, brother, or friend, by his teammates at the Sydney-based Igor MMA, since he calls everyone in the gym by the Filipino kin endearment. [5]Having practised taekwondo in his childhood, Culibao eventually started training mixed martial arts in order to lose weight in his adolescent years.[2][6][7]

Before signing with the UFC, Culibao was full-time electrician doing 40-plus-hour workweeks with training on top.[8]

Mixed martial arts career[]

Early career[]

Starting his professional MMA career in 2016, Culibao compiled a perfect 8-0 record on the regional Australian scene, capturing three titles during this time. He won his debut at Superfight MMA 2 on February 19, 2016 by stopping Paul Traish in the first round via TKO.[9]He would win his next two fights in the Urban Fight Night promotion; winning via majority decision against Brad Shortland at UFN 7 on May 7, 2016[10] and via TKO against Simon Arentz at UFN 8 on August 27, 2016.[11] Culibao would fight his next two bouts in the Hex Fight Series promotion, winning the HEX Featherweight Championship against Raphael Berthet at HFS 7 after dropping his with a body shot and finishing him with soccer kicks.[12]He defended this title at HFS 8 against Jordan Cameron, who he beat in a close bout via split decision.[13]After returning to Urban Fight Nights for one bout which he won via majority decision against James McGlashan,[14] Culibao won the DFC Featherweight Championship against Rodolfo Marques at DFC 7 on November 10, 2018 via head kick and ground and pound.[15]He would then capture the Superfight MMA Featherweight championship against Josh Payne at Superfight MMA 10 on March 1, 2019, winning the bout via TKO in the first round.[16]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[]

Culibao signed with the UFC in February 2020 to replace Jamie Mullarkey on short notice against Jalin Turner at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker on February 23, 2020.[17] He lost the fight via second-round knockout.[18]

He made his sophomore appearance against Charles Jourdain at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana on October 4, 2020. The bout ended in a split draw, which drew ire with most of the media scoring it for Jourdain.[19][20][21]

Culibao faced Shayilan Nuerdanbieke at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt on May 22, 2021.[22] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[23]

Culibao is scheduled to face Damon Jackson on March 12, 2022 UFC Fight Night 204.[24]

Championships and accomplishments[]

  • Hex Fight Series
    • HEX Featherweight Championship (one time; former)[12]
      • One successful title defense[13]
  • Diamondback FC
    • DFC Featherweight Championship (one time; former)[15]
  • Superfight MMA
    • Superfight MMA Featherweight Championship (one time; former)[16]

Mixed martial arts record[]

Professional record breakdown
11 matches 9 wins 1 loss
By knockout 5 1
By decision 4 0
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 9–1–1 Shayilan Nuerdanbieke Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt May 22, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Draw 8–1–1 Charles Jourdain Draw (split) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana October 4, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Return to Featherweight.
Loss 8–1 Jalin Turner TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker February 23, 2020 2 3:01 Auckland, New Zealand Lightweight debut.
Win 8–0 Josh Payne TKO Superfight MMA 10 March 1, 2019 1 3:02 Punchbowl, Australia Won the vacant Superfight MMA Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–0 Rodolfo Marques TKO (head kick and punches) Diamondback FC 7 November 10, 2018 4 0:00 North Adelaide, Australia Won the vacant DFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 6–0 James McGlashan Decision (majority) Urban Fight Night 13 December 2, 2017 3 5:00 Liverpool, Australia
Win 5–0 Jordan Cameron Decision (split) Hex Fight Series 8 March 31, 2017 5 5:00 Melbourne, Australia Defended the HEX Featherweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Raphael Berthet TKO (punch to the body and soccer kicks) Hex Fight Series 7 December 2, 2016 5 1:35 Melbourne, Australia Won the HEX Featherweight Championship.
Win 3–0 Simon Arentz TKO (punches) Urban Fight Night 8 August 27, 2016 1 4:49 Liverpool, Australia Catchweight (146.2 lb) bout; Culibao missed weight.
Win 2–0 Brad Shortland Decision (majority) Urban Fight Night 7 May 7, 2016 3 5:00 Liverpool, Australia
Win 1–0 Paul Traish TKO (punches) Superfight MMA 2 February 19, 2016 1 4:28 Sydney, Australia Featherweight debut.

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See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Josh Culibao". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  3. ^ "Fil-Aussie Josh Culibao out to redeem self in UFC Fight Island". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  4. ^ Ly, Megan (2020-02-24). "Joshua Culibao The Filipino-Australian Fighter Makes His UFC Debut In Auckland". Daily Bayonet. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  5. ^ Icasiano, Nissi (2020-10-02). "Josh Culibao shares why he chose 'Kuya' moniker despite being 'bunso'". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  6. ^ Ben Hampson (April 6, 2021). "#005 AOS UFC - Josh Culibao" (Podcast).
  7. ^ Kayla Franchesca (November 18, 2020). "EPISODE 3: Fighter Josh Culibao" (Podcast).
  8. ^ Suntay, Anthony. "Fil-Aussie MMA fighter makes it to the UFC". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  9. ^ "Superfight 2 Results: Beau Rawiri defeats David Francis in the main event – Fight News Australia". Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  10. ^ "Urban Fight Night 7 Results: Shane Parker outpoints Ryan Robertson – Fight News Australia". Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  11. ^ "Urban Fight night 8 Recap: James Najim submits Mark Familari with twister – Fight News Australia". Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  12. ^ a b "Hex Fight Series 7 Recap: Joshua Culibao defeats Raphael Berthet to claim featherweight title – Fight News Australia". Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  13. ^ a b "Hex Fight Series 8 Recap: Callan Potter, Joshua Culibao victorious in title fights – Fight News Australia". Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  14. ^ "Urban Fight Night 13 | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  15. ^ a b "Still undefeated, Joshua Culibao stops Rodolfo Marques to claim Diamondback FC featherweight title – Fight News Australia". Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  16. ^ a b "Superfight 10 Recap and Results: Mills dethrones Nelson in the main event – Fight News Australia". Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  17. ^ "Joshua Culibao signs with UFC; set to debut at UFC Auckland". fightnewsaustralia.com. February 6, 2020.
  18. ^ Shawn Bitter (February 22, 2020). "UFC Auckland Results: Jalin Turner Pounds Out Newcomer Joshua Culibao in Second Round". cagesidepress.com.
  19. ^ Jon Realejo (October 4, 2020). "UFC on ESPN 16 Results: Charles Jourdain and Josh Culibao Fight To Draw". bloodycanvas.net.
  20. ^ "Charles Jourdain drew with Joshua Culibao". mmadecisions.com. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  21. ^ Brendan Bradford (October 4, 2020). "UFC: Josh Culibao fights to rare split draw with Charles Jourdain on Fight Island". sportingnews.com.
  22. ^ Mike Heck (April 10, 2021). "Joshua Culibao set to meet UFC newcomer Yilan Sha on May 22". mmafighting.com.
  23. ^ Bitter, Shawn (2021-05-22). "UFC Vegas 27 Results: Josh Culibao Turns Back Debuting Sha Yilan". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
  24. ^ "Two bouts added to UFC Fight Night event on March 12". MMA Junkie. 2021-12-23. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
  25. ^ Sherdog.com. "Jonathan Pearce". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.

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