17
59%
Finish Rate
6
KO / TKO
4
Submissions
2007
Pro Debut
Biography
Daniel Castillo is an American retired mixed martial artist. A professional from 2007 until 2015, he competed in 22 bouts with both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC).
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy42%
Takedown accuracy39%
2.57
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
1.96
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
2.95
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.19
avg
Submissions
0.19
avg
Knockdowns
Reach 180 cmUFC debut Mar. 4, 2011Born United StatesTeam Team Alpha Male (Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness)
How He Wins
KO / TKO6
Decision7
Submission4
Finish Rate
59%
10 of 17
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
L
W
W
L
W
L
L
L
L
Mixed Martial Arts27 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Nik LentzH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 | Dec 19, 2015 |
| Loss | Jim MillerH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 | Jul 25, 2015 |
| Loss | Paul FelderH2H | KO (spinning back fist) | R2 | UFC 182 | Jan 3, 2015 |
| Loss | Tony FergusonH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 177 | Aug 30, 2014 |
| Win | Charlie BrennemanH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | UFC 172 | Apr 26, 2014 |
| Loss |  Edson BarbozaH2H | Decision (majority) | R3 | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 | Dec 14, 2013 |
| Win | Tim MeansH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga | Jul 27, 2013 |
| Win |  Paul SassH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald | Feb 16, 2013 |
| Loss | Michael JohnsonH2H | KO (punches) | R2 | UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot | Oct 5, 2012 |
| Win | John CholishH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller | May 5, 2012 |
| Win | Anthony NjokuaniH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 141 | Dec 30, 2011 |
| Win | Shamar BaileyH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 139 | Nov 19, 2011 |
| Loss | Jacob VolkmannH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle | Aug 14, 2011 |
| Win | Joe StevensonH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann | Mar 3, 2011 |
| Win | Will KerrH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | WEC 53 | Dec 16, 2010 |
| Win | Dustin PoirierH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | WEC 50 | Aug 18, 2010 |
| Loss | Anthony PettisH2H | KO (head kick and punches) | R1 | WEC 47 | Mar 6, 2010 |
| Loss | Shane RollerH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | WEC 44 | Nov 18, 2009 |
| Win | Ricardo LamasH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | WEC 42 | Aug 9, 2009 |
| Win | Phil CardellaH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | WEC 39 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| Win | Rafael DiasH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | WEC 36 | Nov 5, 2008 |
| Loss | Donald CerroneH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | WEC 34 | Jun 1, 2008 |
| Win | Isaiah HillH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | CCFC: Mayhem | May 17, 2008 |
| Win | Andy SalazarH2H | Submission (punches) | R1 | Palace Fighting Championship 7 | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Win | Noah Shinable | TKO (punches) | R2 | Cage Combat Fighting Championships | Feb 16, 2008 |
| Win | Gigo JaraH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | GC 73: High Noon | Dec 22, 2007 |
| Win | Billy TerryH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | GC 71: Lock-n-Load | Nov 11, 2007 |
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