Darrion Caldwell successfully avenged his lone career loss to date, and cemented his status as the top bantamweight contender Saturday night at Bellator 167. The event aired live on Spike.
Caldwell downed Joe Taimanglo via decision, just a few short months after being submitted by Taimanglo in a stunning upset.
Afterwards, Caldwell was declared the next contender to Bellator bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas.
The main card also included wins by John Teixeira, Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and Chidi Njokuani.
Darrion Caldwell def. Joe Taimanglo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
John Teixeira def. Justin Lawrence via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane def. Emily Ducote via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Chidi Njokuanki def. Andre Fialho via KO (strike) at :21 of Round 1
Jarod Trice def. Tommie Britton via majority decision (28-28, 30-25, 30-26)
Jonathan Gary def. Aaron Roberson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Justin Patterson def. Codale Ford via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Fernando Gonzalez def. Chris Hicks via KO (strike) at :15 of Round 1
Bronson St. Romaine def. Joey Soto via unanimous decision (28-27, 29-28, 29-28)
