Best fights of Gil Castillo
Over 8 years as a professional, Gil Castillo has compiled a 11-5 (7) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gil Castillo defeats Nate Marquardt
On July 18, 2001 Gil Castillo fought Nate Marquardt for the vacant IFC and IFC welterweight titles. Castillo was 35 years old with a record of 7-0, and Marquardt was 22 with a record of 12-1-1. Castillo was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Marquardt was on a 2-fight winning streak. Castillo won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
2. Gil Castillo defeats Chris Brennan
On January 11, 2002 Gil Castillo faced Chris Brennan in a middleweight bout. Castillo was 36 years old with a record of 8-1, and Brennan was 30 with a record of 11-4-1. Castillo was coming off a loss, while Brennan was on a 3-fight winning streak. Castillo won via unanimous decision.
3. Gil Castillo defeats Joe Hurley
On April 29, 2001 Gil Castillo fought Joe Hurley for the vacant KOTC Superfight middleweight title. Castillo was 35 years old with a record of 6-0, and Hurley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Castillo won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Gil Castillo loses to Dave Menne via unanimous decision
On September 28, 2001 Gil Castillo fought Dave Menne for the vacant UFC middleweight title. Castillo was 35 years old with a record of 8-0, and Menne was 27 with a record of 30-7-2. Castillo was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak, while Menne was coming off a loss. Castillo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Menne.
5. Gil Castillo KOs Chris Williams
On March 27, 2003 Gil Castillo faced Chris Williams in a welterweight bout. Castillo was 37 years old with a record of 9-2, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was coming off a loss. Castillo stopped Chris Williams via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Gil Castillo KOs Steve Ramerez
On October 14, 2005 Gil Castillo faced Steve Ramerez in a welterweight bout. Castillo was 39 years old with a record of 10-4, and Ramerez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Castillo stopped Steve Ramerez via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Gil Castillo submits Raymond Mansfield
On October 11, 2000 Gil Castillo faced Raymond Mansfield in a middleweight bout. Castillo was 34 years old with a record of 5-0, and Mansfield was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Castillo submitted Raymond Mansfield via omoplata in the 1st round.
8. Gil Castillo submits Dennis Muehy
On March 25, 2000 Gil Castillo faced Dennis Muehy. Castillo was 34 years old with a record of 3-0, and Muehy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Castillo submitted Dennis Muehy via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Gil Castillo submits Aaron Sampson
On September 28, 1998 Gil Castillo faced Aaron Sampson. Castillo was 32 years old with a record of 2-0, and Sampson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Castillo submitted Aaron Sampson via armbar in the 1st round.
10. Gil Castillo submits Vernon White
On January 17, 1998 Gil Castillo fought Vernon White for the vacant Stockton Challenge 2 Tournament title. Castillo was 32 years old with a record of 1-0, and White was 0 with a record of 0-0. Castillo was coming off a win. Castillo submitted Vernon White via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.