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John Castañeda Record, stats and next fight
21-9-1 (W-L-D)
8Wins by knockout
6Wins by submission
6First round finishes
Stats and record
31Pro fights
67%Finish rate
10UFC fights
2Title fights
1Performance bonuses
1Losing streak
Wins by method
Losses by method
Profile
- Age
- 34 years
- Born
- December 18, 1991
- Birthplace
- Dallas, Texas, U.S.
- Height
- 5'6" (168 cm)
- Weight
- 134 lbs (61 kg)
- Reach
- 71" (180 cm)
- Division
- Bantamweight
- Fighting out of
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
- Team
- Mankato Martial Arts
- UFC debut
- July 26, 2020
Fight history
-
Loss
UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos · Sep 26, 2026 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Method
- Decision (split)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Draw
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott · Apr 18, 2026 · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Method
- Draw (majority)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Loss
UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates · Apr 26, 2025 · Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Method
- Decision (split)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Loss
vs Daniel Marcos
UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov · Jun 8, 2024 · Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Method
- Decision (unanimous)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Win
vs Kang Kyung-ho
UFC 295 · Nov 11, 2023 · New York City, New York, United States
- Method
- Decision (unanimous)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Win
vs Muin Gafurov
UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi · Jun 3, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Method
- Decision (unanimous)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Loss
vs Daniel Santos Bonus
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan · Oct 1, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Method
- KO (punches and knee)
- Round
- 2
- Time
- 4:28
-
Win
vs Miles Johns
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland · Feb 5, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Method
- Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 1:38
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Win
vs Eddie Wineland
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis · Feb 20, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 4:44
-
Loss
UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till · Jul 26, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Method
- Decision (unanimous)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Win
vs Marcelo Rojo
Combate Americas 35 · Apr 12, 2019 · Monterrey, Mexico
- Method
- Submission (arm-triangle choke)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 2:37
-
Loss
vs José Alday
Combate Americas 20 · Apr 13, 2018 · Los Angeles, California, United States
- Method
- Decision (split)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Loss
vs Levy Saúl Marroquín
Combate Americas 18 · Nov 11, 2017 · Cancún, Mexico
- Method
- Decision (unanimous)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 3:00
-
Win
vs Cheyden Leialoha
Dana White's Contender Series 4 · Aug 1, 2017 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Method
- Decision (unanimous)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Win
vs Chris Beal
Combate Americas 14 · May 5, 2017 · Ventura, California, United States
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 2
- Time
- 0:42
-
Win
vs Gustavo Lopez Title
Combate Americas 9 · Oct 14, 2016 · Verona, New York, United States
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 4
- Time
- 2:24
-
Win
vs Angel Cruz
Combate Americas 8 · Aug 11, 2016 · Los Angeles, California, United States
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 2
- Time
- 2:25
-
Win
vs Gabriel Solorio
Combate Americas 6 · Apr 25, 2016 · Los Angeles, California, United States
- Method
- Decision (split)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Win
vs Federico Lopez
Combate Americas: Road to the Championship 2 · Dec 16, 2015 · Los Angeles, California, United States
- Method
- Submission (arm-triangle choke)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 4:49
-
Win
vs Justin Governale
Combate Americas: Road to the Championship 1 · Sep 17, 2015 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Method
- Decision (unanimous)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Win
vs Joe Pearson
KOTC: Power Surge · Aug 22, 2015 · Carlton, Minnesota, United States
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 2:47
-
Win
vs Pedro Velasco
KOTC: Total Dominance · May 16, 2015 · Carlton, Minnesota, United States
- Method
- Submission (rear-naked choke)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 2:42
-
Loss
vs Matt Brown
RFA 19 · Oct 10, 2014 · Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
- Method
- Decision (split)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Win
vs Ruddy Gray
Driller Promotions: Live MMA at 7 Clans Casino · Jul 26, 2014 · River Falls, Minnesota, United States
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 2
- Time
- 3:17
-
Loss
vs Matt Brown Title
Driller Promotions: Mecca 5 · May 31, 2014 · Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 2:22
-
Win
vs Derrick Mandell
Driller Promotions: Caged Chaos at Canterbury Park 5 · Feb 22, 2014 · Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
- Method
- Decision (unanimous)
- Round
- 3
- Time
- 5:00
-
Win
vs Adam Schumacher
Driller Promotions: Mecca 2 · Nov 2, 2013 · Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
- Method
- TKO (submission to punches)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 3:32
-
Win
vs Bruce Johnson
Driller Promotions: Downtown Showdown 12 · Jan 26, 2013 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Method
- Submission (rear-naked choke)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 2:32
-
Win
vs Brandon Abrego
Driller Promotions: Caged Chaos at Canterbury Park 1 · Sep 22, 2012 · Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
- Method
- KO (punch)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 0:36
Analysis
John Castañeda (“Sexi Mexi”) is a UFC bantamweight from the United States.
His professional record stands at 21 wins, 9 losses and 1 draw. Of those wins, 8 came by KO or TKO, 6 by submission and 7 on the scorecards, a 67% finish rate.
He made his promotional debut on July 26, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till against Nathaniel Wood (loss). He has since gone 4-5 in 10 UFC bouts.
In his most recent fight, on September 26, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos, he lost to Alateng Heili by split decision.
His career includes 2 title fights and 1 performance bonus.
He stands 168 cm and has a 180 cm reach.
He trains at Mankato Martial Arts out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S..
Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.