Darrion Caldwell losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Darrion Caldwell has compiled a 15-7 (8) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. He has seven losses against six different opponents, two of them in title fights.
7. Darrion Caldwell loses to Nikita Mikhailov via unanimous decision
On February 4, 2023 Darrion Caldwell faced Nikita Mikhailov in a bantamweight bout. Caldwell was 35 years old with a record of 15-6, and Mikhailov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Caldwell was on a 3-fight losing streak. Caldwell lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mikhailov.
6. Darrion Caldwell loses to Enrique Barzola via KO
On January 29, 2022 Darrion Caldwell faced Enrique Barzola in a bantamweight bout. Caldwell was 34 years old with a record of 15-5, and Barzola was 32 with a record of 16-5-2. Caldwell was on a 2-fight losing streak. Barzola stopped Caldwell via TKO in the 3rd round.
5. Darrion Caldwell loses to Leandro Higo in their 2nd fight via split decision
On May 21, 2021 Darrion Caldwell faced Leandro Higo in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Caldwell was 33 years old with a record of 15-4, and Higo was 32 with a record of 20-5. Caldwell was coming off a loss, while Higo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Caldwell lost via split decision. Went the distance with Higo.
4. Darrion Caldwell loses to A. J. McKee via KO
On November 19, 2020 Darrion Caldwell faced A. J. McKee in a featherweight bout. Caldwell was 32 years old with a record of 15-3, and McKee was 25 with a record of 16-0. Caldwell was on a 2-fight winning streak and McKee was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. McKee submitted Caldwell via neck crank in the 1st round.
3. Darrion Caldwell loses to Kyoji Horiguchi in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 14, 2019 Darrion Caldwell defended his Bellator bantamweight title against Kyoji Horiguchi. It was their second meeting. Caldwell was 31 years old with a record of 13-2, and Horiguchi was 28 with a record of 27-2. Caldwell was coming off a loss, while Horiguchi was on a 12-fight winning streak. Caldwell lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Horiguchi.
2. Darrion Caldwell loses to Kyoji Horiguchi via KO
On December 31, 2018 Darrion Caldwell fought Kyoji Horiguchi for the vacant Rizin bantamweight title. Caldwell was 31 years old with a record of 13-1, and Horiguchi was 28 with a record of 25-2. Caldwell was on a 4-fight winning streak and Horiguchi was on a 10-fight winning streak. Horiguchi submitted Caldwell via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. Darrion Caldwell loses to Joe Taimanglo via KO
On July 22, 2016 Darrion Caldwell faced Joe Taimanglo in a bantamweight bout. Caldwell was 28 years old with a record of 9-0, and Taimanglo was 32 with a record of 22-6-1. Caldwell was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Taimanglo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Taimanglo submitted Caldwell via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.