Fall River has welcomed a new class of police officers, but one name immediately stood out.
Yorgan De Castro, a familiar face to fight fans as a former UFC heavyweight and proud Fall River native, officially graduated from the police academy on Friday, January 16, 2026, marking the start of an entirely new chapter in his life. This time, instead of walking into the Octagon, De Castro is stepping onto the streets of the city that’s supported him from the very beginning.
He joined Fun 107’s The MGM Show the following Monday to talk about the career pivot – and the heart behind it.
A Career Shift Rooted in Community
At 39 years old, De Castro said the decision came down to one thing: giving back…