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16 Facts About Joshua Culibao

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Joshua Culibao was born on May 24,1994 and is an Australian mixed martial artist who competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Joshua Culibao won his debut at Superfight MMA 2 on February 19,2016, by stopping Paul Traish in the first round via TKO.

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Joshua 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.

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Joshua Culibao defended this title at HFS 8 against Jordan Cameron, who he beat in a close bout via split decision.

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Joshua 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.

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Joshua Culibao made his sophomore appearance against Charles Jourdain at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs Aldana on October 4,2020.

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Joshua Culibao faced Shayilan Nuerdanbieke at UFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt on May 22,2021.

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Joshua Culibao was scheduled to face Damon Jackson on March 12,2022 UFC Fight Night 203.

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However, Joshua Culibao was pulled from the event for undisclosed reasons and he was replaced by Kamuela Kirk.

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Joshua Culibao faced Seung Woo Choi on June 11,2022, at UFC 275.

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Joshua Culibao faced Melsik Baghdasaryan on February 12,2023, at UFC 284.

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Joshua Culibao won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

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Joshua Culibao faced Lerone Murphy on July 22,2023, at UFC on ESPN+ 82.

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Joshua Culibao faced Danny Silva on March 16,2024, at UFC Fight Night 239.

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Joshua Culibao faced Ricardo Ramos on August 17,2024, at UFC 305.

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On February 27,2025, it was reported that Joshua Culibao was removed from the UFC roster.