Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 184: Dantas vs. Caldwell
Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Leandro Higo
BrazilLeandro Higo
“Alter”
23-8-0
RESULT

Leandro Higo def. Joe Taimanglo (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Joe Taimanglo
GuamJoe Taimanglo
“The Juggernaut”
24-9-1
Friday, October 6, 2017
WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, United States

Leandro Higo defeated Joe Taimanglo by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of Bellator 184: Dantas vs. Caldwell, held Friday, October 6, 2017 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Leandro Higo vs Joe Taimanglo?

Leandro Higo defeated Joe Taimanglo by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of Bellator 184: Dantas vs. Caldwell, held Friday, October 6, 2017 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Leandro Higo 52%48% Joe Taimanglo

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

23-8-0
Record
24-9-1
1737
Power Index rating
1722
0
Win Streak
1
37
Age
42
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'4"
163 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
65"
165 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
Brazil
Nationality
Guam

Style Matchup

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vs
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Leandro Higo

No background on record

Camp Pitbull Brothers · Brazil

Joe Taimanglo

No background on record

Striking Profile

2.10
SLpM
-
143%
Str. Acc.
-
1.30
SApM
-
-34%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
-
0%
TD Acc.
-
50%
TD Def.
-
1.50
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Leandro Higo · 2-3
  • L
    Magomed Magomedov
    PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli · May 2, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Marcirley Alves
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 2: First Round · Apr 10, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    James Gallagher
    Bellator Champions Series Belfast: Anderson vs. Moore · Mar 22, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Nikita Mikhailov
    Bellator 298: Storley vs. Ward · Aug 11, 2023
    Submission · R2 · 2:50 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Danny Sabatello
    Bellator 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen · Jun 24, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00
Joe Taimanglo · 2-3
  • L
    Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev
    WFCA 54 · Nov 16, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · Catchweight
  • W
    Joe Warren
    Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Higo · Mar 2, 2018
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Leandro Higo
    Bellator 184: Dantas vs. Caldwell · Oct 6, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Darrion Caldwell
    Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2 · Dec 2, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Darrion Caldwell
    Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo · Jul 22, 2016
    Submission · R3 · 0:09 · Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 0 fights
31.5
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.00
Avg takedowns
-
1:06
Avg control time
-
39
Career high strikes
-
0
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Leandro Higo
Strike target
Joe Taimanglo
54%
Head
-
19%
Body
-
27%
Leg
-
Leandro Higo
Strike position
Joe Taimanglo
46%
Distance
-
24%
Clinch
-
31%
Ground
-