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Personal Information
| Full Name | Joshua Alvin Culibao |
| Age | 28 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Nickname | Kuya |
Joshua Culibao: A Brief Biography
Joshua Alvin Culibao is an Australian fighter who competes in the featherweight division of the UFC. He was born on May 24, 1994.
Latest News Update for Joshua Culibao
Joshua Culibao is set to fight Melsik Baghdasaryan on February 12, 2023 at UFC 284.
Joshua Culibao Facts
| Birth Place | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Age | 28 |
| MMA Debut | 2016 |
| MMA Record | 10-1-1 |
| Achievements | Superfight MMA Featherweight Championship, |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Joshua Culibao was born into a Filipino family as the youngest of four siblings, with a mother from Boracay and a father from Pampanga, he was given the nickname "Kuya" by his teammates at the Sydney-based Igor MMA, as he addressed everyone in the gym with the Filipino term of endearment. He started training in taekwondo during his childhood but shifted to mixed martial arts during his teenage years as a way to lose weight. Before joining the UFC, he worked full-time as an electrician, putting in over 40 hours a week, while still training.
Culibao started his professional MMA career in 2016 and had an undefeated record of 8 wins with no losses in the regional Australian scene. He won his first fight at Superfight MMA 2 on February 19, 2016 by defeating Paul Traish in the first round through TKO. He continued to win his next two fights in the Urban Fight Night promotion, first through a majority decision against Brad Shortland and then via TKO against Simon Arentz. He also competed in the Hex Fight Series and won the HEX Featherweight Championship against Raphael Berthet, which he successfully defended against Jordan Cameron. After one fight in the Urban Fight Night, he won the DFC Featherweight Championship against Rodolfo Marques with a head kick and ground and pound. He then captured the Superfight MMA Featherweight championship by defeating Josh Payne in the first round via TKO.
Joshua Culibao’s Career in UFC
Culibao joined the UFC in February 2020 as a replacement for Jamie Mullarkey in a fight against Jalin Turner at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker on February 23, 2020, but lost the fight in the second round by knockout. He had his second fight in the UFC against Charles Jourdain in October 2020, which resulted in a split draw that was criticized by most media who believed Jourdain should have won. In May 2021, he fought Shayilan Nuerdanbieke and won the bout by a unanimous decision. He was originally set to face Damon Jackson on March 12, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 203, but was pulled from the event for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Kamuela Kirk. Culibao then faced Seung Woo Choi in June 2022 and won the fight by split decision after knocking down his opponent multiple times. He is currently scheduled to fight Melsik Baghdasaryan on February 12, 2023, at UFC 284.
Joshua Culibao Record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Win | 10–1–1 | Choi Seung-woo | Decision (split) | UFC 275 | June 11, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore |
| 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 |
| Loss | 8–1 | Jalin Turner | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker | February 23, 2020 | 2 | 3:01 | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Win | 8–0 | Josh Payne | TKO | Superfight MMA 10 | March 1, 2019 | 1 | 3:02 | Punchbowl, Australia |
| Win | 7–0 | Rodolfo Marques | TKO (head kick and punches) | Diamondback FC 7 | November 10, 2018 | 4 | 0:00 | North Adelaide, Australia |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Win | 3–0 | Simon Arentz | TKO (punches) | Urban Fight Night 8 | August 27, 2016 | 1 | 4:49 | Liverpool, Australia |
| 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 |
FAQs on Joshua Culibao
When did Joshua Culibao start his professional MMA career?
Joshua Culibao started his professional MMA career in 2016.
What is Joshua Culibao’s MMA record?
Joshua Culibao has a professional MMA record of 10 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw
What is Joshua Culibao’s nickname?
Joshua Culibao is nicknamed “Kuya”.
Last Updated On 8th February 2023
