Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE
John Castaneda
21-8
Age
33
Height
5'6"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
12:52
Gym
—
UFC Record
4-4(8 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 3
Last 5
LLLWL
Finish Rate
67%
Bonuses
1
Style
MMA
Location
Dallas, United States
Last Fight2025-04-26
CG
L - Chris Gutierrez
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Farid BasharatDecision - SplitR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
NW
vs Nathaniel Wood
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DM
vs Daniel Marcos
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CG
vs Chris Gutierrez
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Muin Gafurov
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DS
vs Daniel Santos
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 4:28
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 4:28
WIN
MJ
vs Miles Johns
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R3 1:38
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R3 1:38
WIN
EW
vs Eddie Wineland
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:44
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:44
WIN
KH
vs Kyung Ho Kang
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira· 2023-11-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.4/min
Grappling
1.68 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️John adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
22 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
77%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
45%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
45%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
41%
Head Kicks
36%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
32%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (77%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Leg Kicks) and secondary (Knees) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (122%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 244% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Arm Triangle From Half Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (5/100). Opponents exploit this.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
49% acc90%
Clinch
80% acc6%
Ground
79% acc4%
Striking Differential-0.52/min
4.42 landed/min4.94 absorbed/min
4.42
Landed/Min
4.94
Absorbed/Min
0.52
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed512
Sig. Strikes Attempted1011
Key Insights
John is a distance-first striker, with 88% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (27%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 90% of output at range with 49% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 5.5 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
74%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
37%(est)
Landed
13
Defended
22
Total
35
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.68
TD / 15min
0.13
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
35
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
26
Landed
70
Attempted
37%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.68/15min.
Solid TD defense at 74%.
6 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,024
0.94
Ratio
Absorbed
1,088
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
8/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
35.9
High
Strikes/Min
5.5
Standing %
83%
R3 vs R1 Output
97%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.94x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚙️ High engagement score (35.9) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
0:35
R2 Control
0:43
R3 Control
1:19
R1 to Final
-24%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.8pp
Body
+3.5pp
Leg
-14.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-6.3pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2925
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights