Miles Johns vs John Castaneda UFC fight info, date and time
Miles Johns vs John Castaneda is set to go down at UFC Vegas 47: Hermansson vs. Strickland at 9:00pm EST on Saturday 5th February 2022 in a 135lbs matchup.
Miles Johns has turned in two consecutive Performances of the Night in his last two UFC bouts against Anderson dos Santos and Kevin Natividad, winning both fights by KO in Round 3.
John Castaneda secured a first-round KO against veteran Eddie Wineland in his last fight. Prior to this, Castaneda lost his UFC debut to Nathaniel Wood by decision.
Miles Johns vs John Castaneda betting odds
Miles Johns is the sizeable betting favorite in this fight, opening at -245. Placing a bet on Johns means you would need to bet $245 in order to win $100.
The odds are against John Castaneda as the +215 underdog. If you bet $100 on Castaneda then you would win $215.
Fight information
Miles Johns vs John Castaneda was first announced on October 8th, 2021.
This will be Johns’ fifth fight in the UFC. He has accumulated a 3-1 record thus far. Castaneda is 1-1 in the UFC.
Miles Johns
Miles Johns is one of the standout prospects at Bantamweight after his last two performances earned him consecutive POTN bonuses.
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! 😱
— UFC (@ufc) August 7, 2021
Did @MilesXJohns just do that?!? #UFC265 pic.twitter.com/46yf31apim
His stunning knockout against Anderson dos Santos followed a similar demolition job against Kevin Natividad. Johns’ only career loss came via knockout against Mario Bautista at UFC 247.
John Castaneda
John Castaneda followed up a disappointing loss to Nathaniel Wood with a first-round KO against former WEC Bantamweight Champion Eddie Wineland.
Castaneda puts him away!!
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) February 21, 2021
@SexiMexi135 gets the W at #UFCVegas19 👊 pic.twitter.com/dyanbb611Q
How they match up
Both fighters are the same height at 5”6, while Castaneda will have a slight reach advantage with his 69-inch reach.
While Johns and Castaneda land significant strikes at a similar clip (4.03 and 4.17 per minute respectively), Johns absorbs half the amount of significant strikes at 2.50 per minute.
Miles Johns is the younger fighter at 27 years old compared to Castaneda who is 30.
Reasons to watch
Miles Johns is an exciting Bantamweight talent with just one loss on his record. With two knockouts in his last two fights, Johns can put anyone’s lights out in an instant.
John Castaneda is a game fighter who impressed in his last Octagon showing. He has the endurance to push the fight until the dying seconds.
The stakes
Both fighters have a lot to prove in this bout. At just 27 years old, Miles Johns can propel himself into the rankings with a win.
Castaneda is currently 1-1 in the UFC and was not signed earlier in his career despite winning on the Contender Series in 2017. He will want to prove himself worthy of his place in the promotion.
Miles Johns vs John Castaneda predictions
Miles Johns’ prediction is that he will finish Castaneda by whatever means he can. With a victory, the odds are he will find himself breaking into the Top 15 by the end of the year.
Johns told the AllStar:
“Win this one and then one more, I think I’ll be Top 15.”
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Miles Johns vs John Castaneda betting odds
Miles Johns opened as a -245 betting favorite. Placing a bet on Johns means you would need to bet $245 in order to win $100.
John Castaneda is a +215 underdog. If you bet $100 on Castaneda then you would win $215.
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Miles Johns vs John Castaneda tale of the tape
- 3 year age gap: Johns is the younger fighter at 27 years old.
- Castañeda has a slight 1 inch reach advantage.
- Significant experience difference: Castañeda has 10 more professional MMA fights than Johns.
Miles Johns | vs | John Castaneda |
---|---|---|
27 | Age | 30 |
13 | Fights | 23 |
12 | Wins | 18 |
1 | Losses | 5 |
4 | KO’s | 7 |
2 | Subs | 6 |
5′ 6 | Height (in) | 5′ 6 |
68 | Reach (in) | 69 |
John “Sexi Mexi” Castañeda fighter profile and recent form
John Castañeda is a 30 year old male fighter from United States with 18 pro wins and 5 losses. See John Castañeda’s full MMA record.
John Castañeda has a 73% finish rate, including 7 by knockout, 6 by submission, 5 by decision.
John Castañeda is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Eddie Wineland at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis.
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
17-5-0 | Eddie Wineland |
KO/TKO
R1 4:44
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-02-20 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Loss |
17-4-0 | Nathaniel Wood |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-07-25 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Win |
16-4-0 | Marcelo Rojo |
SUB
R3 2:37
|
Combate 35 | 2019-04-12 | Bantamweight | CAMMA |
Loss |
16-3-0 | José Alday |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Combate 20 | 2018-04-13 | Bantamweight | CAMMA |
Loss |
16-2-0 | Levy Saúl Marroquín |
DEC
R3 3:00
|
Combate 18 | 2017-11-11 | Bantamweight | CAMMA |
Miles “Chapo” Johns fighter profile and recent form
Miles Johns is a 27 year old male fighter from United States with 12 pro wins and 1 losses. See Miles Johns’s full MMA record.
Miles Johns has a 50% finish rate, including 4 by knockout, 2 by submission, 6 by decision.
Miles Johns is currently riding a 2 fight win streak.
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
11-1-0 | Anderson dos Santos |
KO/TKO
R3 1:16
|
UFC 265 | 2021-08-07 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Win |
10-1-0 | Kevin Natividad |
KO/TKO
R3 2:51
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-10-31 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Loss |
10-0-0 | Mario Bautista |
KO/TKO
R2 1:41
|
UFC 247 | 2020-02-08 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Win |
9-0-0 | Cole Smith |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 16 | 2019-09-14 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Win |
8-0-0 | Richie Santiago |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Contender Series 2019 | 2019-06-25 | Bantamweight | DWCS |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Miles Johns vs John Castaneda is set to go down at UFC Vegas 47 – Hermansson vs. Strickland. The fight is expected to start at around 9:00pm EST on Saturday 5th February 2022.
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