Fighter

Danny Castillo

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17-10-0★ 1bonus United States

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Danny Castillo holds a professional MMA record of 17-10-0. Danny Castillo has won 17 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Danny Castillo lands 2.57 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 2.95 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: December 19, 2015. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1979-08-25
Age: 47
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Team Alpha Male · United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Takedown Machine

97 · top 5% in division

Punch power50

Kick power58

Punch speed67

Kick speed66

Accuracy66

Takedowns97

Ground striking96

Submissions81

Chin78

Body strength92

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 17-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.57per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.96per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.95per 15 min

38% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Danny Castillo has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ FOTN ×1

★ FOTNvs Edson Barboza · UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2Dec 14, 2013

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Danny Castillo earns per fight.

Danny Castillo's salary & career earnings →

Career history

LOSS
vs Nik Lentz
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2· Dec 19, 2015· Lightweight· 17-10 vs 26-7-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jim Miller
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2· Jul 25, 2015· Lightweight· 17-9 vs 25-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Paul Felder
UFCUFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· Jan 3, 2015· Lightweight· 17-8 vs 10-0
TKO
R2 · 2:09
LOSS
vs Tony Ferguson
UFCUFC 177: Dillashaw vs Soto· Aug 30, 2014· Lightweight· 17-7 vs 16-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Charlie Brenneman
UFCUFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· Apr 26, 2014· Lightweight· 17-6 vs 19-7
TKO
R2 · 0:21
LOSS
vs Edson Barboza
UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2· Dec 14, 2013· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 13-1
MD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Tim Means
UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga· Jul 27, 2013· Lightweight· 16-5 vs 18-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Paul Sass
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· Feb 16, 2013· Lightweight· 15-5 vs 13-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Michael Johnson
UFCUFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot· Oct 5, 2012· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 12-6
TKO
R2 · 1:06
WIN
vs John Cholish
UFCUFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Anthony Njokuani
UFCUFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· Dec 30, 2011· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 14-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Shamar Bailey
UFCUFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson· Nov 19, 2011· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 12-5
TKO
R1 · 4:52
LOSS
vs Jacob Volkmann
UFCUFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle· Aug 14, 2011· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 13-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Joe Stevenson
UFCUFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann· Mar 3, 2011· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 31-13
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Will Kerr
WECWEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis· Dec 15, 2010· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 9-3
TKO
R1 · 1:25
WIN
vs Dustin Poirier
WECWEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2· Aug 17, 2010· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Anthony Pettis
WECWEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz· Mar 6, 2010· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 10-1
TKO
R1 · 2:17
LOSS
vs Shane Roller
WECWEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo· Nov 17, 2009· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 7-2
SUB
R3 · 3:32
WIN
vs Ricardo Lamas
WECWEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles· Aug 8, 2009· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 6-1
TKO
R2 · 4:15
WIN
vs Phil Cardella
WECWEC 39: Brown vs. Garcia· Feb 28, 2009· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 7-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rafael Dias
WECWEC 36: Faber vs. Brown· Nov 5, 2008· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 11-5-1
TKO
R2 · 2:54
LOSS
vs Donald Cerrone
WECWEC 34: Faber vs. Pulver· May 31, 2008· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 8-0
SUB
R1 · 1:30
WIN
vs Isaiah Hill
Cage Combat FC· May 17, 2008· 5-0 vs 4-6
SUB
WIN
vs Andy Salazar
Palace Fighting Championship· Mar 20, 2008· 4-0 vs 0-3
SUB
WIN
vs Noah Schnable
Cage Combat FC· Feb 16, 2008· 3-0 vs 3-9-1
TKO
WIN
vs Gigo Jara
Gladiator Challenge· Dec 22, 2007· 2-0 vs 5-7
SUB
WIN
vs Billy Terry
Gladiator Challenge· Nov 11, 2007· 1-0 vs 2-5
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1731▼5
Peak: 1761Apr 26, 2014
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Danny Castillo fight next?

Danny Castillo has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Danny Castillo's record?

Danny Castillo's professional MMA record is 17-10-0.

Who is Danny Castillo fighting next?

Danny Castillo's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Danny Castillo fight last?

Danny Castillo most recently fought Nik Lentz at UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2 on Saturday, December 19, 2015, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Danny Castillo fight in?

Danny Castillo fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Danny Castillo have?

Danny Castillo has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Danny Castillo won?

Danny Castillo has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Danny Castillo?

Danny Castillo is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Danny Castillo weigh?

Danny Castillo weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Danny Castillo's reach?

Danny Castillo has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Danny Castillo?

Danny Castillo is 47 years old (born Aug 25, 1979).

Where is Danny Castillo from?

Danny Castillo is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY