Yorgan De Castro

Martial Artist

Birthday December 19, 1987

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Cape Verde

Age 37 years old

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About

Cape Verdean mixed martial artist who first gained fame as a competitor in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He made his UFC debut in a 2019 fight against Justin Tafa. After leaving the UFC in 2021, he began competing in the heavyweight division of Eagle Fighting Championship. 

Before Fame

He began his training in kickboxing at the age of 18.

Trivia

He received a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus check at UFC 243. He shares moments from his life as a mixed martial artist on his yorgan_decastro Instagram account.

Family Life

He has a wife and daughter. He moved to Portugal at the age of 18.

Associated With

He has expressed admiration for UFC fighter Daniel Cormier.