Yorgan De Castro

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Yorgan De Castro
Born (1987-12-19) December 19, 1987 (age 36)
Mindelo, Cape Verde
Other namesThe Mad Titan
Nationality Cape Verdean and Portuguese
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach74 in (188 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
TeamRegiment Training Center
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins12
By knockout9
By submission1
By decision2
Losses6
By knockout3
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Yorgan De Castro (born December 19, 1987) is a Cape Verdean professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division. He is most notable for fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and of Professional Fighters League (PFL).

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Background

Castro was born and raised in the island of St. Vincent, Cape Verde. [2] At 18 years old he moved to Portugal and started kickboxing training, making his official fighting debut only 6 months after. He dreamed of one day fighting in the big kickboxing promotions K-1 and Glory but never believed it would be possible in Portugal. [2]

Later moving to the US to be with his family, his uncle convinced him to train at Lauzon MMA, owned by the current UFC Fighter Joe Lauzon, where he discovered MMA and started training. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2017, Castro compiled a 4–0 record fighting mainly for CES MMA. He was invited on Dana White's Contender Series 17 in order to compete for a UFC contract, which successfully gained through a TKO victory against Sanford Alton Meeks [3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Castro made his UFC debut at UFC 243 on October 6, 2019, against Justin Tafa. [4] He won the fight in the first round via knockout. [5] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus as well. [6]

Castro was initially scheduled to face Greg Hardy on March 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik. [7] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed . [8] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed [9] and the bout eventually took place on May 9, 2020. [10] Castro lost the fight via unanimous decision. [11]

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. [12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [13]

Castro faced Jarjis Danho on April 10, 2021, at UFC on ABC 2. [14] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. [15]

On April 30, 2021, it was revealed that Castro was no longer with the UFC. [16]

Post UFC

Castro was scheduled to make his first appearance after his UFC release against Rakim Cleveland on August 6, 2021, at CES 63. [17] However, Castro announced that he had withdrawn from the bout due to family issues. [18]

Castro faced Danyelle Williams on November 7, 2021, at CES 65. He won the bout via unanimous decision. [19]

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. [20] He won the fight via guillotine choke in the first round. [21]

Castro headlined against Junior dos Santos on May 20, 2022, at Eagle FC 47. [22] 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. [23]

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. [24] However, Delija pulled out due to injury and was replaced by Denis Goltsov. [25] In turn, Goltsov withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Danilo Marques. [26] Castro lost the bout by unanimous decision. [27]

Castro faced Denis Goltsov on June 16, 2023, at PFL 5. [28] Castro lost the bout by knockout just 18 seconds into the first round. [29]

Post PFL

After winning two 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. [30]

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. [31]

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. [2] Yorgan is married and has a daughter born in 2014. [2]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches12 wins6 losses
By knockout93
By submission10
By decision23
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win12–6Jahsua MarshTKO (punches)Cage Titans 68November 9, 202414:58 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United StatesWon the Cage Titans Heavyweight Championship.
Loss11–6Miran FabjanTKO (punches)FNC 19September 7, 202413:08 Pula, CroatiaFor the FNC Heavyweight Championship.
Win11–5Alex DavidsonTKO (punches)New England Fights 58June 29, 202424:18 Lewiston, Maine, United StatesWon the vacant NEF MMA Heavyweight Championship.
Win10–5Kevin Ray SearsTKO (punches)CES MMA 77May 3, 202412:42 Ledyard, Connecticut, United StatesWon the vacant CES MMA Heavyweight Championship.
Loss9–5 Denis Goltsov KO (punch) PFL 5 (2023) June 16, 202310:18 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss9–4 Danilo Marques Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2023) April 7, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–3 Junior dos Santos TKO (shoulder injury) Eagle FC 47 May 20, 202230:33 Miami, Florida, United States
Win8–3Shaun AsherSubmission (guillotine choke) Eagle FC 44 January 28, 202211:04 Miami, Florida, United States
Win7–3Danyelle WilliamsDecision (unanimous)CES MMA 65November 7, 202135:00 Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Loss6–3 Jarjis Danho KO (punch) UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland April 10, 202113:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss6–2 Carlos Felipe Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana October 4, 202035:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss6–1 Greg Hardy Decision (unanimous) UFC 249 May 9, 202035:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win6–0 Justin Tafa KO (punch) UFC 243 October 6, 201912:10 Melbourne, AustraliaPerformance of the Night.
Win5–0Sanford Alton MeeksTKO (leg kick and punches) Dana White's Contender Series 17 June 18, 201914:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win4–0Carlton Little Sr.Decision (unanimous)CES MMA 54January 19, 201935:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesHeavyweight debut.
Win3–0Ras HyltonKO (punch)New England Fights 36November 17, 201812:36 Portland, Maine, United StatesWon the vacant NEF MMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win2–0David WhiteTKO (punches)CES MMA 50June 15, 201832:20 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win1–0James DysardTKO (punches)CES MMA 47November 17, 201710:39 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesLight Heavyweight debut; Castro missed weight (208 lb).

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