Danny Castillo

Lightweight· Not Fighting

Danny Castillo

“Last Call”· United States

Pro record

17-10-0

Model Elo

1540

#700 of 1994

Age
44
Height
5'9"
Reach
71"
Stance
Orthodox
Team
Team Alpha Male (Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness)
Born
United States
UFC debut
Mar 4, 2011

Profile

Danny Castillo is 7–7 in the UFC since 2011. 2 of those 7 wins came inside the distance, 1 in the first round. Currently on a 4-fight losing streak. Last fight: lost to Nik Lentz by split decision (Dec 18, 2015).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record
7–7
since 2011
Finish rate
29%
2 of 7 wins
1st-round finishes
1
Elite wins
0
vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak
3
Current streak
L4
losses in a row
Octagon time
2h 53m
avg 12:23 per fight
Opposition
1562
avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

  1. Paul Sass

    Paul Sass

    unanimous decision, R3 · UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald · Feb 15, 2013

    1588opp. Elo
  2. Joe Stevenson

    Joe Stevenson

    unanimous decision, R3 · UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann · Mar 2, 2011

    1578opp. Elo
  3. John Cholish

    John Cholish

    unanimous decision, R3 · UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller · May 4, 2012

    1560opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min2.57

UFC avg 3.35 · below average

Strikes absorbed / min1.96

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy42%

UFC avg 45% · about average

Striking defense63%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.19

UFC avg 0.43 · below average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min2.95

UFC avg 1.52 · better than average

Takedown accuracy0%

UFC avg 15% · below average

Takedown defense64%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Submission attempts / 15 min0.19

UFC avg 0.58 · below average

Where the strikes land

Head 64%Body 16%Legs 20%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 52%Clinch 18%Ground 30%

Average fight time: 10:53

Fight history (14)

ResOpponentMethodEvent
LNik LentzNik LentzRecord after: 7-7split decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2Dec 18, 2015
LJim MillerJim MillerRecord after: 7-6split decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao IIJul 24, 2015
LPaul FelderPaul FelderRecord after: 7-5KO/TKORound 2 · 2:09UFC 182: Jones vs CormierJan 2, 2015
LTony FergusonTony FergusonRecord after: 7-4split decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 177: Dillashaw vs SotoAug 29, 2014
WCharlie BrennemanCharlie BrennemanRecord after: 7-3KO/TKORound 2 · 0:21UFC 172: Jones vs TeixeiraApr 25, 2014
LEdson BarbozaEdson BarbozaRecord after: 6-3majority decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2Dec 13, 2013
WTim MeansTim MeansRecord after: 6-2unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC on FOX: Johnson vs MoragaJul 26, 2013
WPaul SassPaul SassRecord after: 5-2unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonaldFeb 15, 2013
LMichael JohnsonMichael JohnsonRecord after: 4-2KO/TKORound 2 · 1:06UFC on FX: Browne vs BigfootOct 4, 2012
WJohn CholishJohn CholishRecord after: 4-1unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC on FOX: Diaz vs MillerMay 4, 2012
WAnthony NjokuaniAnthony NjokuaniRecord after: 3-1split decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 141: Lesnar vs OvereemDec 29, 2011
WShamar BaileyShamar BaileyRecord after: 2-1KO/TKORound 1 · 4:52UFC 139: Shogun vs HendersonNov 18, 2011
LJacob VolkmannJacob VolkmannRecord after: 1-1unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC Live: Hardy vs LytleAug 13, 2011
WJoe StevensonJoe StevensonRecord after: 1-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC Live: Sanchez vs KampmannMar 2, 2011