JOHN CASTAÑEDA

John Castaneda is a bantamweight fighter who trains out of the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy. His athletic background is rooted in collegiate wrestling at Minnesota State, leading to his professional debut in 2012. Throughout his career, he competed in various regional organizations and Combate Americas prior to joining the UFC roster in 2020. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he has also been recognized with a Fight of the Night performance award during his tenure with the promotion.

Entering his next bout, Castaneda’s professional ledger stands at 21 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw. His most recent outing resulted in a majority draw against Mark Vologdin in April 2026. This followed a pair of decision setbacks against Daniel Marcos and Chris Gutierrez. Before those losses, he enjoyed a productive 2023, earning consecutive unanimous decision victories over Muin Gafurov and Kang Kyung-ho.