Gil Castillo losses
Over 8 years as a professional, Gil Castillo has compiled a 11-5 (7) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. He has five losses, two of them in title fights.
5. Gil Castillo loses to Jake Ellenberger via KO
On April 1, 2006 Gil Castillo faced Jake Ellenberger in a welterweight bout. Castillo was 40 years old with a record of 11-4, and Ellenberger was 21 with a record of 11-0. Castillo was coming off a win and Ellenberger was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Ellenberger stopped Castillo via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Gil Castillo loses to Ryan Schultz via majority decision
On May 21, 2004 Gil Castillo faced Ryan Schultz in a welterweight bout. Castillo was 38 years old with a record of 10-3, and Schultz was 26 with a record of 6-2. Both Castillo and Schultz were coming off a loss. Castillo lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Schultz.
3. Gil Castillo loses to Renato Verissimo via KO
On October 10, 2003 Gil Castillo faced Renato Verissimo in a welterweight bout. Castillo was 37 years old with a record of 10-2, and Verissimo was 30 with a record of 2-0. Both Castillo and Verissimo were coming off a win. Verissimo stopped Castillo via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Gil Castillo loses to Matt Hughes via KO
On November 22, 2002 Gil Castillo fought Matt Hughes for the UFC welterweight title. Castillo was 37 years old with a record of 9-1, and Hughes was 29 with a record of 32-3. Castillo was coming off a win and Hughes was on a 10-fight winning streak. Hughes stopped Castillo via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
1. 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.