Yorgan De Castro

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Castro made his UFC debut at UFC 243 on October 6, 2019, against Justin Tafa. He won the fight in the first round via knockout. This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus as well.

Castro was initially scheduled to face Greg Hardy on March 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed . However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed and the bout eventually took place on May 9, 2020. Castro lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Castro was briefly linked to a heavyweight bout on October 4, 2020, with Ben Sosoli at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana. However, Sosoli pulled out of the fight in late July citing an eye surgery and was replaced by Carlos Felipe. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Castro faced Jarjis Danho on April 10, 2021, at UFC on ABC 2. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

On April 30, 2021, it was revealed that Castro was no longer with the UFC.

Post UFC

Castro was scheduled to make his first appearance after his UFC release against Rakim Cleveland on August 6, 2021, at CES 63. However, Castro announced that he had withdrawn from the bout due to family issues.

Castro faced Danyelle Williams on November 7, 2021, at CES 65. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Eagle Fighting Championship Castro signed a multi-fight contract with Eagle Fighting Championship and debuted against Shaun Asher on January 28, 2022, at Eagle FC 44. He won the fight via guillotine choke in the first round.

Castro headlined against Junior dos Santos on May 20, 2022, at Eagle FC 47. Castro won the fight via TKO in the third round due to a doctor stoppage after dos Santos suffered a shoulder injury and was unable to continue.

Professional Fighters League Castro signed with PFL for the 2023 season and was to face off against Ante Delija on April 7, 2023, at PFL 2. However, Delija pulled out due to injury and was replaced by Denis Goltsov. In turn, Goltsov withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Danilo Marques. Castro lost the bout by unanimous decision.

Castro faced Denis Goltsov on June 16, 2023, at PFL 5. Castro lost the bout by knockout just 18 seconds into the first round.

Post PFL After winning two title bouts on the regional US scene, Castro faced Miran Fabjan in the main event of FNC 19 on September 7, 2024, losing the bout in the first round via ground and pound TKO.

Castro next fought Jahsua March in the main event of Cage Titans 68 on November 9, 2024 for the promotions Heavyweight title. He would win the fight via first round technical knockout thus becoming the Cage Titans Heavyweight champion, claiming his third Pro Heavyweight Belt in the New England region.

Bare-knuckle boxing Castro made his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut against Bobby Brents on February 1, 2025 at BKFC on DAZN 4. He won the fight by technical knockout due to Brents receiving a hematoma at the end of the second round.

Castro faced Josh Watson on June 14, 2025 at BKFC Fight Night 26. He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.

Personal life Yorgan de Castro has stated that if he had to pick a hero, it would be Daniel Cormier due to his figure (short range and size) for the heavyweight division and unbelievable talent and determination.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time)

Bareknuckle boxing record Loss

Josh Watson KO BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Cleckler

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Bobby Brents TKO (hematoma) BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States