Fighter

Yorgan De Castro

"The Mad Titan"

12-7-0★ 1bonus Cape Verde

Cape VerdeLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-4amateur-muay-thai 1-0pro-knuckle 1-1Grappling 2-0

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Yorgan De Castro holds a professional MMA record of 12-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 19 bouts on record. Yorgan De Castro has won 12 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Yorgan De Castro lands 2.46 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Yorgan De Castro also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Yorgan De Castro also has 2 recorded knuckle bouts. Most recent fight: June 15, 2023. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 250 lbs113 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1986-12-19
Age: 39
Nationality: Cape Verde
Birthplace: Mindelo, Cabo Verde

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power94

Kick power98

Punch speed91

Kick speed97

Accuracy81

Takedowns49

Ground striking54

Submissions63

Chin82

Body strength92

Cardio58

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 6-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.46per min

43% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.85per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed77%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Yorgan De Castro has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ POTN ×1

★ POTNvs Justin Tafa · UFC 243: Whittaker vs AdesanyaOct 6, 2019

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 our model's estimate of what Yorgan De Castro earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Ante Delija
FNC 22: Fabjan vs. Kita· Apr 12, 2025· Heavyweight· 12-6 vs 24-6
TKO
R1 · 0:42
WIN
vs Jahsua Marsh
Cage Titans 68· Nov 9, 2024· Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 7-6
TKO
R1 · 4:58
LOSS
vs Miran Fabjan
FNC 19: Fabjan vs. De Castro· Sep 7, 2024· Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 4-3
TKO
R1 · 3:08
WIN
vs Alex Davidson
NEF 58: Homeland· Jun 29, 2024· Heavyweight· 10-5 vs 2-2
TKO
R2 · 4:18
WIN
vs Kevin Sears×1Title bout · Title win #1
CES 77: Rosa vs. Harvey· May 3, 2024· Heavyweight· 9-5 vs 9-7
TKO
R1 · 2:42
LOSS
vs Denis Goltsov
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2023 Regular Season· Jun 15, 2023· Heavyweight· 9-4 vs 30-7
KO
R1 · 0:18
LOSS
vs Danilo Marques
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2023 Regular Season· Apr 6, 2023· Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 13-4
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Junior Dos Santos
Eagle FC 47· May 20, 2022· Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 21-9
TKO
R3 · 0:35
WIN
vs Shaun Asher
Eagle FC 44· Jan 28, 2022· Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 13-4-1
SUB
R1 · 1:04
WIN
vs Danyelle Williams
CES 65: De Castro vs. Williams· Nov 7, 2021· Heavyweight· 6-3 vs 8-6-1
UD
LOSS
vs Jarjis Danho
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Holland· Apr 10, 2021· Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 6-1-1
TKO
R1 · 3:02
LOSS
vs Carlos Felipe
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Aldana· Oct 3, 2020· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Greg Hardy
UFCUFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje· May 9, 2020· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 5-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Justin Tafa
UFCUFC 243: Whittaker vs Adesanya· Oct 6, 2019· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 3-0
TKO
R1 · 2:10
POTN
WIN
vs Alton Meeks
Contender Series 2019· Jun 18, 2019· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 3-0
TKO
R1 · 4:45
WIN
vs Carlton Little
CES 54: Andrews vs. Logan· Jan 19, 2019· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 7-6
UD
WIN
vs Ras Hylton
NEF 36: Battle for the Gold· Nov 17, 2018· Catchweight· 2-0 vs 3-1
TKO
R1 · 2:36
WIN
vs David White
CES 50: Paiva vs. Ewell· Jun 15, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-2
TKO
R3 · 2:20
WIN
vs James Dysard
CES 47: Rebello vs. Brown· Nov 17, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 0-2
TKO
R1 · 0:39

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1646▼11
Peak: 1716Oct 6, 2019
Rated fights: 19

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Frequently asked questions

When does Yorgan De Castro fight next?

Yorgan De Castro has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Yorgan De Castro's record?

Yorgan De Castro's professional MMA record is 12-7-0.

Who is Yorgan De Castro fighting next?

Yorgan De Castro's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Yorgan De Castro fight last?

Yorgan De Castro most recently fought Denis Goltsov at Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2023 Regular Season on Thursday, June 15, 2023, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Yorgan De Castro fight in?

Yorgan De Castro fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Yorgan De Castro have?

Yorgan De Castro has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Yorgan De Castro won?

Yorgan De Castro has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Yorgan De Castro?

Yorgan De Castro is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Yorgan De Castro weigh?

Yorgan De Castro weighs 250 lbs (113 kg).

What is Yorgan De Castro's reach?

Yorgan De Castro has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Yorgan De Castro?

Yorgan De Castro is 39 years old (born Dec 19, 1986).

Where is Yorgan De Castro from?

Yorgan De Castro is from Cape Verde.

CAREER SUMMARY