LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Danny Castillo
17-10
Age
44
Height
5'9"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
10:53
Gym
Team Alpha Male (Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness)
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 5
Last 5
LLWLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
PF
vs Paul Felder
UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· 2015-01-03
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Fist Head
R2 2:09
KO/TKOSpinning Back Fist Head·R2 2:09
LOSS
TF
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC 177: Dillashaw vs Soto· 2014-08-30
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
CB
vs Charlie Brenneman
UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· 2014-04-26
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:21
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:21
LOSS
MJ
vs Michael Johnson
UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot· 2013-05-18
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:06
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:06
WIN
PS
vs Paul Sass
UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AN
vs Anthony Njokuani
UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· 2011-12-30
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
SB
vs Shamar Bailey
UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· 2011-11-19
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:52
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:52
WIN
JS
vs Joe Stevenson
UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JM
vs Jim Miller
UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
EB
vs Edson Barboza
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
TM
vs Tim Means
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JC
vs John Cholish
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JV
vs Jacob Volkmann
UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
NL
vs Nik Lentz
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.6/min
Grappling
2.95 TD
Defense
63%
⚖️Danny adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.0) and Strike Def% (63%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (8/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (63%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
63%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
36% acc57%
Clinch
82% acc15%
Ground
55% acc28%
Striking Differential+0.61/min
2.57 landed/min1.96 absorbed/min
2.57
Landed/Min
1.96
Absorbed/Min
0.19
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed614
Sig. Strikes Attempted1458
Key Insights
Danny is active on the ground (30%).
Uses leg kicks strategically (20%).
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Effective ground striker: 28% from ground at 55% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
39%(est)
Landed
48
Defended
74
Total
122
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.95
TD / 15min
0.19
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
122
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
62
Landed
178
Attempted
35%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
0%
R3
33%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.95/15min.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 28% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
942
1.47
Ratio
Absorbed
642
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
4/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
34.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
65%
R3 vs R1 Output
91%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (34.4) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 14 fights
R1 Control
2:25
R2 Control
1:01
R3 Control
1:48
R1 to Final
-12%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-6.8pp
Body
+3.2pp
Leg
+3.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-10.1pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2780
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights