Fighter

John Castaneda

"Sexi Mexi"

21-9-1★ 1bonus United States

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Amateur MMA 9-1

21-9-1 · 14 finishes · Full stats →

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John Castaneda holds a professional MMA record of 21-9-1. John Castaneda has won 21 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, John Castaneda lands 4.81 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 1.34 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 26, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: 1991-12-18
Age: 34
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle Wrestling

2010Started in MMA
Lightweight Championship · Driller Promotions
Champion · Minnesota Amateur MMA · lightweight
Black belt · BJJ · Greg Nelson
Amateur MMA 15-1 · Record
Minnesota State University, Mankato · Wrestling · 2010-2013
Started in Folkstyle Wrestling

Camp

The Academy MN · Minneapolis, US
The Academy Plymouth · Plymouth, Minnesota, US Instructor
Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA · Phuket, Thailand
Mankato Martial Arts · Mankato, Minnesota, US Former

Coaches

Greg Nelson · Head coach
George Hickman · Head coach
Frank Hickman · Head coach
Alex Shields · Grappling coach
Justin Kratzke · Grappling coach

Training partners

Noah Gasho
Cannon Swanson
Tyree Overton

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

Punch power94

Kick power95

Punch speed94

Kick speed94

Accuracy94

Takedowns94

Ground striking59

Submissions92

Chin95

Body strength90

Cardio96

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 4-5-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.81per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.74per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.34per 15 min

37% success

Takedowns stuffed72%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where John Castaneda sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

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

★ FOTN ×1

★ FOTNvs Daniel Santos · UFC Fight Night: Dern vs YanOct 1, 2022

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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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate John Castaneda earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Heili Alateng
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos· Sep 26, 2026· Bantamweight
SD
R3 · 5:00
DRAW
vs Mark Vologdin
UFCUFC Fight Night: Burns vs Malott· Apr 18, 2026· Catchweight· 21-8-1 vs 12-4-2
MD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Chris Gutierrez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs Prates· Apr 26, 2025· Featherweight· 21-8 vs 22-5-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Daniel Marcos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Imavov· Jun 8, 2024· Bantamweight· 21-7 vs 16-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kyung Ho Kang
UFCUFC 295: Procházka vs Pereira· Nov 11, 2023· Catchweight· 21-6 vs 19-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Muin Gafurov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs Albazi· Jun 3, 2023· Bantamweight· 20-6 vs 18-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Daniel Santos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Yan· Oct 1, 2022· Catchweight· 19-6 vs 10-2
TKO
R2 · 4:28
FOTN
WIN
vs Miles Johns
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland· Feb 5, 2022· Bantamweight· 19-5 vs 12-2
SUB
R3 · 1:38
WIN
vs Eddie Wineland
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis· Feb 20, 2021· Bantamweight· 18-5 vs 24-15-1
TKO
R1 · 4:44
LOSS
vs Nathaniel Wood
UFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till· Jul 26, 2020· Bantamweight· 17-5 vs 16-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marcelo Rojo
Combate 35: Combate Estrellas 3· Apr 12, 2019· Bantamweight· 17-4 vs 15-6
SUB
R3 · 2:37
LOSS
vs José Alday
Combate 20: Combate Estrellas 1· Apr 13, 2018· Bantamweight· 16-4 vs 10-3-2
SD
LOSS
vs Levy Saúl Marroquín
Combate 18: Copa Combate· Nov 11, 2017· Bantamweight· 16-3 vs 11-2
UD
WIN
vs Marc Gomez Sariol
Combate 18: Copa Combate· Nov 11, 2017· Bantamweight· 16-2 vs 20-11
UD
WIN
vs Kevin Moreyra
Combate 18: Copa Combate· Nov 11, 2017· Bantamweight· 15-2 vs 4-2
SUB
R1 · 4:52
WIN
vs Cheyden Leialoha
UFCDana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 4· Aug 1, 2017· Bantamweight· 14-2 vs 6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chris Beal
Combate 14: Cinco de Mayo· May 5, 2017· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 10-5
TKO
R2 · 0:42
WIN
vs Gustavo Lopez
Combate Americas 9· Oct 14, 2016· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 6-2
TKO
R4 · 2:24
WIN
vs Angel Luis Cruz
Combate 8· Aug 11, 2016· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 5-3
TKO
R2 · 2:25
WIN
vs Gabriel Solorio
Combate 6· Apr 25, 2016· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 13-12
SD
WIN
vs Federico Lopez
Combate Americas· Dec 16, 2015· Catchweight· 9-2 vs 10-6
SUB
R3 · 4:49
WIN
vs Justin Governale
Combate Americas· Sep 17, 2015· Catchweight· 8-2 vs 5-3
UD
WIN
vs Joe Pearson
KOTC: Power Surge· Aug 22, 2015· Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 45-25-1
TKO
R1 · 2:47
WIN
vs Pedro Velasco
KOTC: Total Dominance· May 16, 2015· Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 6-6
SUB
R1 · 2:42
LOSS
vs Matt Brown
RFA 19: Collier vs. Checco· Oct 10, 2014· Bantamweight· 5-2 vs 9-4
SD
WIN
vs Ruddy Gray
Live MMA at 7 Clans Casino· Jul 26, 2014· Catchweight· 5-1 vs 4-4
TKO
R2 · 3:17
LOSS
vs Matt Brown
Mecca 5· May 31, 2014· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 7-4
TKO
R1 · 2:22
WIN
vs Derrick Mandell
Caged Chaos at Canterbury Park 5· Feb 22, 2014· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 3-1
UD
WIN
vs Adam Schumacher
Driller Promotions· Nov 2, 2013· 3-0 vs 6-5
SUB
WIN
vs Bruce Johnson
Driller Promotions· Jan 26, 2013· 2-0 vs 9-46
SUB
WIN
vs Brandon Abrego
Caged Chaos at Canterbury Park 1· Sep 22, 2012· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 1-6
TKO
R1 · 0:36

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1714▼7
Peak: 1783Nov 11, 2017
Rated fights: 30

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Frequently asked questions

When does John Castaneda fight next?

John Castaneda has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is John Castaneda's record?

John Castaneda's professional MMA record is 21-9-1.

Who is John Castaneda fighting next?

John Castaneda's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did John Castaneda fight last?

John Castaneda most recently fought Heili Alateng at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos on Saturday, September 26, 2026, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does John Castaneda fight in?

John Castaneda fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does John Castaneda have?

John Castaneda has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has John Castaneda won?

John Castaneda has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is John Castaneda?

John Castaneda is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does John Castaneda weigh?

John Castaneda weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is John Castaneda's reach?

John Castaneda has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is John Castaneda?

John Castaneda is 34 years old (born Dec 18, 1991).

Where is John Castaneda from?

John Castaneda is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY