Carlos Felipe vs Yorgan De Castro — Fight recap

Carlos Felipe defeated Yorgan De Castro by unanimous decision over three rounds on October 3, 2020, in a heavyweight striking contest that saw Felipe land 78 significant strikes at 44% accuracy compared to De Castro's 48 of 100. Felipe's output proved decisive despite De Castro's superior striking percentage, as the Cuban heavyweight controlled the fight's tempo with superior volume, particularly effective body work where he landed 28 of 38 attempts.

De Castro managed 3:13 of control time to Felipe's 1:28, though neither fighter attempted takedowns or submissions, keeping the bout entirely on the feet. The judges awarded Felipe all three rounds via the scorecards, validating his higher strike total and consistent pressure throughout.

This victory positioned Felipe as a legitimate heavyweight contender while De Castro faced questions about his ability to generate enough offense against larger competition.