Yorgan De Castro (born December 19, 1987) is a Cape Verdean professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division.
[8] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed[9] and the bout eventually took place on May 9, 2020.
[11] Castro was briefly linked to a heavyweight bout on October 4, 2020, with Ben Sosoli at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana.
However, Sosoli pulled out of the fight in late July citing an eye surgery and was replaced by Carlos Felipe.
[22] Castro won the fight via TKO in the third round due to a doctor stoppage after dos Santos suffered a shoulder injury and was unable to continue.
[30] Castro next fought Jahsua March in the main event of Cage Titans 68 on November 9, 2024 for the promotions Heavyweight title.
[31] Castro made his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut against Bobby Brents on February 1, 2025 at BKFC on DAZN: Mohegan Sun.
[33] Yorgan de Castro has stated that if he had to pick a hero, it would be Daniel Cormier due to his figure (short range and size) for the heavyweight division and unbelievable talent and determination.