15
BW15
Wins
7
Losses
0
Draws
53%
Finish Rate
2
KO / TKO
6
Submissions
2012
Pro Debut
Biography
Darrion Caldwell is an American retired mixed martial artist and graduated collegiate wrestler, who competed in the bantamweight division. He formerly competed in Bellator MMA, where he is the former Bellator Bantamweight World Champion. A professional since 2012, he has also competed for Legacy FC. As a folkstyle wrestler, Caldwell was the 2009 NCAA Division I National Champion, and a two-time All-American at 149 pounds out of the North Carolina State University. He was also a four-time ACC Conference champion.
How He Wins
KO / TKO2
Decision0
Submission6
Finish Rate
53%
8 of 15
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
W
L
L
W
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L
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Mixed Martial Arts22 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Nikita MikhailovH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Bellator 290 | Feb 4, 2023 |
| Loss |  Enrique BarzolaH2H | TKO (punches and elbows) | R3 | Bellator 273 | Jan 29, 2022 |
| Loss |  Leandro HigoH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Bellator 259 | May 21, 2021 |
| Loss |  A. J. McKeeH2H | Submission (neck crank) | R1 | Bellator 253 | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Win |  Ádám BoricsH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Bellator 238 | Jan 25, 2020 |
| Win | Henry CorralesH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Bellator 228 | Sep 28, 2019 |
| Loss |  Kyoji HoriguchiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | Bellator 222 | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Loss | Kyoji HoriguchiH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R3 | Rizin 14 | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Win | Noad LahatH2H | KO (punches) | R2 | Bellator 204 | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Win | Leandro HigoH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | Bellator 195 | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Win | Eduardo DantasH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | Bellator 184 | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Win |  Joe TaimangloH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Bellator 167 | Dec 3, 2016 |
| Loss | Joe TaimangloH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R3 | Bellator 159 | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Win | Joe WarrenH2H | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Bellator 151 | Mar 4, 2016 |
| Win | Shawn BunchH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Bellator 143 | Sep 25, 2015 |
| Win |  Rafael SilvaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Bellator 137 | May 15, 2015 |
| Win |  Anthony DizyH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Bellator 130 | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Win | Joe PingitoreH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Bellator 118 | May 2, 2014 |
| Win | Lance SurmaH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | Bellator 112 | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Win | Gerzan ChawH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Legacy FC 21 | Jul 19, 2013 |
| Win | Quaint KempfH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Legacy FC 16 | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Win | David ArmasH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Legacy FC 14 | Sep 14, 2012 |
Related Fighters
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