Danny Castillo

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| birth_name = Daniel Alfonso Castillo

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|08|25}}

| birth_place = San Francisco, California, United States

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| weight_class = Lightweight

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| team = Team Alpha Male

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Daniel Alfonso Castillo (born August 25, 1979) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2007 until 2015, he competed in 22 bouts with both the UFC and WEC.

Mixed martial arts career

=Early career=

Castillo began training MMA when he joined the wrestling team at his high school in suburban Sacramento. His vice principal, who was also the wrestling coach, told Castillo that if he joined the team, he would not call his mother after seeing Castillo constantly in trouble. Castillo claims he was scared his first day at practice, "I got the [expletive] kicked out of me that day, but after that, I wasn't nervous at wrestling practice ever."{{cite web |last=Nagel |first=Kyle |title=Fight Path: WEC 53's Danny Castillo can thank vice principal for MMA career |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21767/fight-path-wec-53-fighter-danny-castillo-can-thank-vice-principal-for-mma-career.mma |publisher=MMAjunkie |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101218103532/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21767/fight-path-wec-53-fighter-danny-castillo-can-thank-vice-principal-for-mma-career.mma |archive-date=2010-12-18 }} After leaving private school, Castillo graduated from Laguna Creek High School (Elk Grove, CA) and attended Menlo College; becoming an NAIA All American in 2004.{{Cite web |url=http://athletics.menlo.edu/allamer.php |title=Menlo College Athletics |access-date=2009-07-27 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20040811114141/http://athletics.menlo.edu/allamer.php |archive-date=2004-08-11 |url-status=dead }} His nickname "Last Call" was given to him in college due to his ability to perform well in his team's offseason morning runs despite having been up consuming massive amounts of alcohol until last call.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/whats-in-a-nickname-danny-last-call-castillo|title= What's in a Nickname? Danny "Last Call" Castillo|author=Jeff Cain|date=2014-05-20}}

He made his professional debut in November 2007, fighting twice in the month, winning both fights via first round submission. After going 3-0, Castillo signed to fight on the Palace Fighting Championship's seventh card. He fought Andy Salazar winning via submission due to his tough ground and pound.

He won his fifth straight fight after defeating Strikeforce veteran, Isaiah Hill. With the win, Castillo was signed with the WEC.

=World Extreme Cagefighting=

Castillo made his debut against Donald Cerrone at WEC 34, replacing an injured Rich Crunkilton.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2008/05/28/donald-cerrone-vs-danny-castillo-wec-34-fight-booked-with-rich-crunkilton-injured/|title=Donald Cerrone vs Danny Castillo WEC 34 fight booked with Rich Crunkilton injured|publisher=www.mmamania.com|date=2008-05-28}} Cerrone defeated Castillo via first round armbar submission.

Castillo then fought Rafael Dias at WEC 36, winning via TKO in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2008/11/03/danny-castillo-vs-rafael-dias-wec-36-fight-booked-with-ed-ratcliffe-scratched/|title=Danny Castillo vs Rafael Dias WEC 36 fight booked with Ed Ratcliffe scratched|publisher=www.mmamania.com|date=2008-11-03}}

Four months later Castillo fought Phil Cardella at WEC 39. Castillo won the fight via split decision.

Castillo then defeated Ricardo Lamas, winning his third straight WEC fight.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/06/ricardo-lamas-vs-danny-castillo-set-for-wec-42/|title=Ricardo Lamas vs. Danny Castillo set for WEC 42|publisher=www.mmajunkie.com|date=2009-06-12}}

Castillo was defeated by Shane Roller via third round submission at WEC 44.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/10/shane-roller-vs-danny-castillo-announced-for-wec-44-main-card/|title=Shane Roller vs. Danny Castillo announced for WEC 44 main card|publisher=www.mmajunkie.com|date=2009-10-11}}

Castillo looked to rebound from his loss to Roller when he fought Anthony Pettis at WEC 47, but lost via KO after getting caught flush with a head kick.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17683/danny-castillo-and-anthony-pettis-meet-in-lightweight-matchup-at-wec-47.mma|title=Danny Castillo and Anthony Pettis meet in lightweight matchup at WEC 47|publisher=www.mmajunkie.com|date=2010-01-25|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100129053601/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17683/danny-castillo-and-anthony-pettis-meet-in-lightweight-matchup-at-wec-47.mma|archive-date=2010-01-29}}

Castillo defeated WEC newcomer Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision on August 18, 2010, at WEC 50.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20055/danny-castillo-vs-newcomer-dustin-poirier-a-late-addition-to-wec-50-fight-card.mma |title=Danny Castillo vs. newcomer Dustin Poirier a late addition to WEC 50 fight card |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2010-07-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100730073919/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20055/danny-castillo-vs-newcomer-dustin-poirier-a-late-addition-to-wec-50-fight-card.mma |archive-date=2010-07-30 }}

Castillo next faced Will Kerr on December 16, 2010, at WEC 53.{{cite web| url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21185/danny-castillo-vs-will-kerr-renan-barao-vs-chris-cariaso-set-for-wec-53.mma| title=Danny Castillo vs. Will Kerr set for WEC 53| publisher=mmajunkie.com| date=October 28, 2010| access-date=October 28, 2010| archive-date=October 31, 2010| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101031130729/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21185/danny-castillo-vs-will-kerr-renan-barao-vs-chris-cariaso-set-for-wec-53.mma| url-status=dead}} He won the fight via KO in the first round.

=Ultimate Fighting Championship=

In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21189/ufc-and-wec-set-to-merge-in-2011-events-to-air-on-versus-and-spike-tv.mma |title=UFC and WEC set to merge in 2011; events to air on Versus and Spike TV |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=October 28, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101031080229/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21189/ufc-and-wec-set-to-merge-in-2011-events-to-air-on-versus-and-spike-tv.mma |archive-date=2010-10-31 }} On December 31, 2010, Castillo officially became a contracted UFC fighter, signing a four-fight deal with the promotion.{{cite web |last=Stupp |first=Dann |title=WEC lightweight Danny Castillo gets multi-fight UFC deal |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21926/wec-lightweight-danny-castillo-gets-multi-fight-ufc-deal.mma |publisher=MMAjunkie |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102162442/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21926/wec-lightweight-danny-castillo-gets-multi-fight-ufc-deal.mma |archive-date=2011-01-02 }}

In his UFC debut, Castillo fought Joe Stevenson on March 3, 2011, at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22253/joe-stevenson-vs-danny-castillo-a-late-addition-to-ufc-on-versus-3.mma|title=Joe Stevenson vs. Danny Castillo a late addition to UFC on Versus 3|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=2011-01-28|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110130230154/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22253/joe-stevenson-vs-danny-castillo-a-late-addition-to-ufc-on-versus-3.mma|archive-date=2011-01-30}} Castillo controlled the entirety of the fight and won via unanimous decision.

Castillo faced Jacob Volkmann on August 14, 2011, at UFC on Versus 5.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/23561/lightweights-danny-castillo-vs-jacob-volkmann-set-for-ufc-on-versus-5.mma|title=Lightweights Danny Castillo vs. Jacob Volkmann set for UFC on Versus 5|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 11, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514175156/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23561/lightweights-danny-castillo-vs-jacob-volkmann-set-for-ufc-on-versus-5.mma|archive-date=May 14, 2011}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Castillo faced Shamar Bailey on November 19, 2011, at UFC 139.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25707/shamar-bailey-vs-danny-castillo-is-12th-addition-to-ufc-139-fight-card.mma|title=Shamar Bailey vs. Danny Castillo is 12th addition to UFC 139 fight card|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 18, 2011|access-date=October 18, 2011|archive-date=October 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111020190838/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25707/shamar-bailey-vs-danny-castillo-is-12th-addition-to-ufc-139-fight-card.mma|url-status=dead}} Bailey came in 3 pounds over, which resulted being fined 20 percent of his earnings, and the bout took place at a catchweight of 158 lb.{{cite web | url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26157/ufc-139-shogun-vs-henderson-live-official-weigh-in-results.mma | title=UFC 139 official weigh-in results: Henderson (203), 'Shogun' (205) on weight (Updated) | publisher=MMAJunkie.com | date=November 18, 2011 | access-date=November 18, 2011 | archive-date=November 19, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119233555/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26157/ufc-139-shogun-vs-henderson-live-official-weigh-in-results.mma | url-status=dead }} Castillo won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Castillo faced Anthony Njokuani on December 30, 2011, at UFC 141 on five weeks notice, replacing an injured Ramsey Nijem.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26423/ramsey-nijem-out-danny-castillo-in-against-anthony-njoukani-at-ufc-141.mma|title=Ramsey Nijem out, Danny Castillo in against Anthony Njoukani at UFC 141|work=MMAjunkie.com|date=December 7, 2011|access-date=December 7, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108021512/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26423/ramsey-nijem-out-danny-castillo-in-against-anthony-njoukani-at-ufc-141.mma|archive-date=January 8, 2012}} Throughout the fight Castillo scored several suplex takedowns and looked to smother his opponent on the ground. He won the fight via split decision.

Castillo faced John Cholish on May 5, 2012, at UFC on Fox 3.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27326/danny-castillo-vs-john-cholish-added-to-ufc-on-fox-3-in-may.mma|title=Danny Castillo vs. John Cholish added to UFC on FOX 3 in May|work=MMAjunkie.com|date=February 7, 2012|access-date=February 7, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209224228/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27326/danny-castillo-vs-john-cholish-added-to-ufc-on-fox-3-in-may.mma|archive-date=February 9, 2012}} He defeated Cholish via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Castillo was expected to face Michael Johnson on September 1, 2012, at UFC 151.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/6/21/3105483/danny-castillo-vs-michael-johnson-ufc-151-september-1-las-vegas|title=Danny Castillo vs Michael Johnson booked for UFC 151 on Sept. 1 in Las Vegas|work=mmamanania.com |date=June 21, 2012 |access-date=June 21, 2012}} However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, Castillo/Johnson was rescheduled and took place on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30351/castillo-johnson-roller-volkmann-latest-shifts-from-ufc-151-to-ufc-on-fx-5.mma|title=Castillo-Johnson shifts from UFC 151 to UFC on FX 5|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 23, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825142132/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30351/castillo-johnson-roller-volkmann-latest-shifts-from-ufc-151-to-ufc-on-fx-5.mma|archive-date=August 25, 2012}} After a dominant first round put in by Castillo, where he nearly finished Johnson via strikes and then with a submission attempt, he was knocked out cold with a counter left at 1:06 of the second round.

Castillo faced Paul Sass on February 16, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/castillo-sass-etim-forte-lee-tezuka-gomez-harris-added-to-ufc-on-fuel-tv-7|title=Castillo-Sass added to UFC on FUEL TV 7|work=MMAjunkie.com|date=December 6, 2012 |access-date=December 6, 2012}} Castillo used a superior top game and ground and pound en route to a unanimous decision victory.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2013/2/16/3995892/ufc-on-fuel-7-results-danny-castillo-stifles-paul-sass|title=UFC on Fuel 7 results: Danny Castillo stifles Paul Sass|work=MMAfighting.com|date=February 16, 2013 |access-date=February 16, 2013}}

Castillo was expected to face Bobby Green on July 27, 2013, at UFC on Fox 8.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/castillo-vs-green-herman-vs-del-rosario-set-for-ufc-on-fox-8|title=Castillo vs. Green set for UFC on FOX 8|work=MMAjunkie.com|date=April 11, 2013 |access-date=April 11, 2013}} However, in mid-July, Green pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Tim Means.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/tim-means-replaces-bobby-green-faces-danny-castillo-at-ufc-on-fox-8|title=Tim Means replaces Bobby Green, faces Danny Castillo at UFC on FOX 8|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-07-11|access-date=2013-07-11|author=Staff}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Castillo faced Edson Barboza on December 14, 2013, at UFC on Fox 9.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/danny-castillo-meets-edson-barboza-at-ufc-on-fox-9-in-sacramento|title=Danny Castillo meets Edson Barboza at UFC on FOX 9 in Sacramento|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-09-18|access-date=2013-09-18}} After a dominant first round by Castillo, Barboza was able to rally over rounds two and three, and defeated Castillo via majority decision{{cite web|url=http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/4773/Edson-Barboza-vs-Danny-Castillo|title=Edson Barboza vs. Danny Castillo|publisher=mmadecisions.com|author=Staff|date=2013-12-14|access-date=2013-12-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220020825/http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/4773/Edson-Barboza-vs-Danny-Castillo|archive-date=2013-12-20|url-status=dead}} in a bout that earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/ufc-on-fox-9-bonuses-johnson-faber-barboza-castillo-win-50000|title=UFC on FOX 9 bonuses: Johnson, Faber, Barboza, Castillo win $50,000|date=2013-12-15|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-03-23}}

Castillo was briefly linked to a bout with Isaac Vallie-Flagg on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/2/20/5430650/ufc-172-fight-card-danny-castillo-vs-isaac-vallie-flagg|title=Danny Castillo vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg slated for UFC 172 in Baltimore|work=MMAfighting.com|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|date=February 20, 2014 |access-date=February 20, 2014}} However, the UFC removed Vallie-Flagg from the bout in favor of a match up with Takanori Gomi, while Castillo instead fought against Charlie Brenneman.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/takanori-gomi-replaces-danny-castillo-meets-isaac-vallie-flagg-at-ufc-172/|title=Takanori Gomi replaces Danny Castillo, meets Isaac Vallie-Flagg at UFC 172|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=March 4, 2014 |access-date=March 4, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/danny-castillo-rebooked-against-charlie-brenneman-at-ufc-172/|title=Danny Castillo rebooked against Charlie Brenneman at UFC 172|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2014-03-05|date=2014-03-05}} Castillo won the fight via knockout in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/ufc-172-results-and-photos-danny-castillo-kos-charlie-brenneman-with-one-punch|title=Danny Castillo KOs Charlie Brenneman with one punch

|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|access-date=2014-04-26|date=2014-04-26}}

Castillo was expected to face Tony Ferguson on August 2, 2014, at UFC 176.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/06/danny-castillo-vs-tony-ferguson-booked-for-ufc-176-in-august|title=Danny Castillo vs. Tony Ferguson booked for UFC 176 in August|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2014-06-11|date=2014-06-11}} However, after UFC 176 was cancelled, Castillo/Ferguson was rescheduled and took place on August 30, 2014, at UFC 177.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafightcorner.com/2014/07/08/danny-castillo-ufc-176/|title=Danny Castillo on being a part of a canceled fight card and Mendes' frustrations|publisher=mmafightcorner.com|date=2014-07-08|access-date=2014-07-08|author=Heidi Fang|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714151740/http://www.mmafightcorner.com/2014/07/08/danny-castillo-ufc-176/|archive-date=2014-07-14|url-status=dead}} Castillo lost the back and forth fight via split decision.{{cite web |url=http://cagepages.com/2014/08/30/tony-ferguson-wins-close-split-decision-danny-castillo/|title=Tony Ferguson Wins a close split decision over Danny Castillo|publisher=cagepages.com|date=2014-08-31|access-date=2014-08-31|author=Kevin Thang}}

Castillo was expected to face Rustam Khabilov on January 3, 2015, at UFC 182.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/rustam-khabilov-vs-danny-castillo-is-latest-ufc-182-addition|title=Rustam Khabilov vs. Danny Castillo is latest UFC 182 addition|publisher=mmaweekly.com|author=Ken Pishna|access-date=2014-10-30|date=2014-10-30}} However, Khabilov pulled out of the bout due to alleged visa issues{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/visa-issues-force-rustam-khabilov-out-of-ufc-182-danny-castillo-in-need-of-new-opponent|title=Visa issues force Rustam Khabilov out of UFC 182, Danny Castillo in need of new opponent|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2014-12-04|access-date=2014-12-04}} and was replaced by Paul Felder.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/danny-castillo-vs-paul-felder-set-for-ufc-182-in-las-vegas|title=Danny Castillo vs. Paul Felder set for UFC 182 in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2014-12-08|access-date=2014-12-08}} Castillo lost the bout via knockout due to a spinning backfist in the second round.

A rescheduled bout with Rustam Khabilov was expected to take place on July 25, 2015, at UFC on Fox 16.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/ufc-on-fox-16-in-chicago-gets-lightweight-bout-with-danny-castillo-vs-rustam-khabilov|title=UFC on FOX 16 in Chicago gets lightweight bout with Danny Castillo vs. Rustam Khabilov|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=2015-04-22|access-date=2015-04-22}} However, for a second time, Khabilov was removed from the pairing due to alleged visa issues. Castillo faced Jim Miller at the event.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/jim-miller-replaces-rustam-khabilov-at-ufc-on-fox-16-in-chicago|title=Jim Miller replaces Rustam Khabilov at UFC on FOX 16 in Chicago|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-06-21|access-date=2015-06-21}} He lost the fight by split decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-on-fox-16-results-jim-miller-edges-danny-castillo-in-razor-thin-matchup|title=UFC on FOX 16 results: Jim Miller edges Danny Castillo in razor-thin matchup|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2015-07-25|access-date=2015-07-25}}

Castillo faced Nik Lentz on December 19, 2015, at UFC on Fox 17.{{cite web |url=http://themmareport.com/2015/08/nik-lentz-moving-back-to-lightweight-meets-danny-castillo-at-ufc-on-fox-17/|title=Nik Lentz moving back to lightweight, meets Danny Castillo at UFC on FOX 17|publisher=themmareport.com|author=Staff|date=2015-08-25|access-date=2015-08-25}} He lost the fight by split decision.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-on-fox-17-results-nik-lentz-outworks-danny-castillo-for-split-decision-win|title=UFC on FOX 17 results: Nik Lentz outworks Danny Castillo for split-decision win|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2015-12-19|access-date=2015-12-19}}

On January 29, 2016, Castillo was released from the UFC.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/1/29/10874352/veteran-fighters-danny-castillo-mike-pierce-released-by-the-ufc/|title=Veteran fighters Danny Castillo, Mike Pierce released by UFC|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Staff|date=2016-01-29|access-date=2016-02-06}}

Championships and accomplishments

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time) {{small| vs. Edson Barboza}}
UFC.com Awards
2011: Ranked #10 Import of the Year {{small|(Tied with Alistair Overeem)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2011-import-year|title=Ten Best - 2011 Import of the Year|date=January 2, 2012|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}

Mixed martial arts record

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 17–10

|Nik Lentz

|Decision (split)

|UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2

|{{dts|2015|December|19}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Orlando, Florida, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|17–9

|Jim Miller

|Decision (split)

|UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2

|{{dts|2015|July|25}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Chicago, Illinois, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 17–8

| Paul Felder

| KO (spinning back fist)

| UFC 182

| {{dts|2015|January|3}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:09

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 17–7

| Tony Ferguson

| Decision (split)

| UFC 177

| {{dts|2014|August|30}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Sacramento, California, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 17–6

| Charlie Brenneman

| KO (punch)

| UFC 172

| {{dts|2014|April|26}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 0:21

| Baltimore, Maryland, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 16–6

| Edson Barboza

| Decision (majority)

| UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2

| {{dts|2013|December|14}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Sacramento, California, United States

| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 16–5

| Tim Means

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga

| {{dts|2013|July|27}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Seattle, Washington, United States

| {{small|Catchweight (160 lbs) bout; Means missed weight.}}

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 15–5

| Paul Sass

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald

| {{dts|2013|February|16}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| London, England

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 14–5

| Michael Johnson

| KO (punches)

| UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot

| {{dts|2012|October|5}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:06

| Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 14–4

| John Cholish

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller

| {{dts|2012|May|5}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 13–4

| Anthony Njokuani

| Decision (split)

| UFC 141

| {{dts|2011|December|30}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 12–4

| Shamar Bailey

| TKO (punches)

| UFC 139

| {{dts|2011|November|19}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:52

| San Jose, California, United States

| {{small|Catchweight (158 lbs) bout; Bailey missed weight.}}

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 11–4

| Jacob Volkmann

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle

| {{dts|2011|August|14}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–3

| Joe Stevenson

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann

| {{dts|2011|March|3}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Louisville, Kentucky, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–3

| Will Kerr

| KO (punches)

| WEC 53

| {{dts|2010|December|16}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:25

| Glendale, Arizona, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–3

| Dustin Poirier

| Decision (unanimous)

| WEC 50

| {{dts|2010|August|18}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 8–3

| Anthony Pettis

| KO (head kick and punches)

| WEC 47

| {{dts|2010|March|6}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:17

| Columbus, Ohio, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 8–2

| Shane Roller

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| WEC 44

| {{dts|2009|November|18}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 3:32

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–1

| Ricardo Lamas

| TKO (punches)

| WEC 42

| {{dts|2009|August|9}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 4:15

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–1

| Phil Cardella

| Decision (split)

| WEC 39

| {{dts|2009|March|1}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–1

| Rafael Dias

| TKO (punches)

| WEC 36

| {{dts|2008|November|5}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:54

| Hollywood, Florida, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 5–1

| Donald Cerrone

| Submission (armbar)

| WEC 34

| {{dts|2008|June|1}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:30

| Sacramento, California, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–0

| Isaiah Hill

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| CCFC: Mayhem

| {{dts|2008|May|17}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:46

| Santa Rosa, California, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–0

| Andy Salazar

| Submission (punches)

| Palace Fighting Championship 7

| {{dts|2008|March|20}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:02

| Lemoore, California, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–0

| Noah Shinable

| TKO (punches)

| Cage Combat Fighting Championships

| {{dts|2008|February|16}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:42

| Sonoma, California, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Gigo Jara

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| GC 73: High Noon

| {{dts|2007|December|22}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:45

| Sacramento, California, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Billy Terry

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| GC 71: Lock-n-Load

| {{dts|2007|November|11}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:10

| Porterville, California, United States

References

External links

{{Sherdog|26070}}
{{UFC|danny-castillo}}

Category:Living people

Category:American male mixed martial artists

Category:Mixed martial artists from California

Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists

Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing collegiate wrestling

Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Category:Martial artists from Sacramento, California

Category:1979 births

Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters

Category:American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Category:People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Danny Castillo

Mixed martial arts career

=Early career=

=World Extreme Cagefighting=

=Ultimate Fighting Championship=

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References

External links