John “Sexi Mexi” Castañeda is a 31 year old Male fighter from United States with a 19-6-0 pro MMA record. Castañeda most recently fought Daniel Santos at UFC Fight Night on Saturday October 1, 2022. John Castañeda lost to Daniel Santos by KO/TKO at 4:28 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night in a 140 lbs catchweight bout.
John Castañeda has 19 wins with a 74% finish rate, including 7 by knockout, 7 by submission, 5 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 19-5-0 | Daniel Santos |
KO/TKO
R2 4:28
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-10-01 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-5-0 | Miles Johns |
SUB
R3 1:38
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-02-05 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| 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 |
| Win | 15-2-0 | Marc Gomez Sariol |
DEC
R3 3:00
|
Combate 18 | 2017-11-11 | Bantamweight | CAMMA |
| Win | 14-2-0 | Kevin Moreyra |
SUB
R1 4:52
|
Combate 18 | 2017-11-11 | Bantamweight | CAMMA |
| Win | 13-2-0 | Cheyden Leialoha |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
DW's Contender Series 2017 | 2017-08-01 | Bantamweight | DWCS |
| Win | 12-2-0 | Chris Beal |
KO/TKO
R2 0:42
|
Combate 14 | 2017-05-05 | Bantamweight | CAMMA |
| Win | 11-2-0 | Gustavo Lopez |
KO/TKO
R4 2:24
|
Combate Americas 9 | 2016-10-14 | Bantamweight | CAMMA |
| Win | 10-2-0 | Angel Luis Cruz |
KO/TKO
R2 2:25
|
Combate 8 | 2016-08-11 | Featherweight | CAMMA |
| Win | 9-2-0 | Gabriel Solorio |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Combate 6 | 2016-04-25 | Featherweight | CAMMA |
| Win | 8-2-0 | Federico Lopez |
SUB
R3 4:49
|
Combate Americas | 2015-12-16 | Catchweight | CAMMA |
| Win | 7-2-0 | Justin Governale |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Combate Americas | 2015-09-17 | Catchweight | CAMMA |
| Win | 6-2-0 | Joe Pearson |
KO/TKO
R1 2:47
|
KOTC | 2015-08-22 | Bantamweight | KOTC |
| Win | 5-2-0 | Pedro Velasco |
SUB
R1 2:42
|
KOTC | 2015-05-16 | Bantamweight | KOTC |
| Loss | 5-1-0 | Matt Brown |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
RFA 19 | 2014-10-10 | Bantamweight | RFA |
| Win | 4-1-0 | Ruddy Gray |
KO/TKO
R2 3:17
|
Live MMA at 7 Clans Casino | 2014-07-26 | Catchweight | DP |
| Loss | 4-0-0 | Matt Brown |
KO/TKO
R1 2:22
|
Mecca 5 | 2014-05-31 | Bantamweight | DP |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Derrick Mandell |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Caged Chaos at Canterbury Park 5 | 2014-02-22 | Bantamweight | DP |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Adam Schumacher |
SUB
R1 3:32
|
Regional circuit | 2013-11-02 | DP | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Bruce Johnson |
SUB
R1 2:32
|
Regional circuit | 2013-01-26 | DP | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Brandon Abrego |
KO/TKO
R1 0:36
|
Caged Chaos at Canterbury Park 1 | 2012-09-22 | Lightweight | DP |
Castañeda made his professional debut against Brandon Abrego on September 22, 2012, fighting on the main card of Caged Chaos at Canterbury Park 1.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Brandon Abrego who carried a 1-5-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
John Castañeda beat Brandon Abrego by KO/TKO at 0:36 of Round 1.
Castañeda made his debut in the UFC against Nathaniel Wood on July 25, 2020, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till having compiled a 17-4-0 professional MMA record.
John Castañeda lost to Nathaniel Wood by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Castañeda has gone on to fight a total of 4 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 2-2-0.
Castañeda's last win came against Miles Johns at UFC Fight Night on Saturday February 5, 2022. John Castañeda beat Miles Johns by Submission at 1:38 of Round 3.
Castañeda is not currently booked for any fights.
Castañeda's last loss came against Daniel Santos at UFC Fight Night on Saturday October 1, 2022. John Castañeda lost to Daniel Santos by KO/TKO at 4:28 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Castañeda has fought 4 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 2-2-0.
Castañeda has knocked out 7 opponents.
Castañeda has submitted 7 opponents.
Castañeda has been knocked out 2 times.
Castañeda has never been submitted.
