Josh Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. In this matchup on the fight card, Josh “Kuya” Culibao will take on Ricardo Ramos in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 305 card.

Culibao brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Ramos, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 42% striking accuracy, Culibao has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.2 per minute. On the other hand, Ramos boasts a 37% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.21 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Josh Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Josh Culibao is coming in with a 11-3-1 record. Culibao will be fighting for the first time since a loss via split decision against Danny Silva at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura in March.

Ramos, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Josh Culibao on March 16, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas and holds a 16-6-0 record.

Josh Culibao has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 29-year-old Ricardo Ramos is an orthodox fighter with a 72″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Josh Culibao stats

→ Culibao’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Culibao lands 3.2 significant strikes per minute.
→ Culibao’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Culibao’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Culibao’s takedown defense is 67%.

Culibao comes in with 42% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.2 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Ramos fires at 37% accuracy, landing about 3.21 significant strikes per minute. Josh Culibao also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Ramos’s 3.02 takedowns and 72% takedown accuracy.

Ricardo Ramos stats

→ Ramos’s striking accuracy is 37%.
→ Ramos lands 3.21 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ramos’s takedown accuracy is 60%.
→ Ramos’s takedown average is 3.02 per 15 minutes.
→ Ramos’s takedown defense is 72%.

Ricardo spent, on average, 8:42 minutes in the Octagon, and Josh has an average fight time of 12:52 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Josh or Ricardo? Sound off in the comments.

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