Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee
5 rounds scheduled
Darrion Caldwell
United StatesDarrion Caldwell
“The Wolf”
14-7-0
RESULT

A.J. McKee def. Darrion Caldwell (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 1:11
WIN
A.J. McKee
United StatesA.J. McKee
“Mercenary”
25-2-0
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

A.J. McKee defeated Darrion Caldwell by Submission in round 1 (1:11) in the main event of Bellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee, held Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Darrion Caldwell vs A.J. McKee?

A.J. McKee defeated Darrion Caldwell by Submission in round 1 (1:11) in the main event of Bellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee, held Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

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

Win probability

Darrion Caldwell 36%64% A.J. McKee

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

14-7-0
Record
25-2-0
1854
Power Index rating
1951
0
Win Streak
3
38
Age
31
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
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Stance
Southpaw
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Darrion Caldwell

No background on record

Camp Kill Cliff FC · United States

A.J. McKee

No background on record

Camp Team Bodyshop · United States

Striking Profile

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SLpM
4.15
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Str. Acc.
94%
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SApM
2.32
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Str. Def.
31%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
2.21
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TD Acc.
60%
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TD Def.
50%
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Sub. Avg.
1.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Darrion Caldwell · 0-5
  • L
    Bo Bassett
    RAF 3: Mendes vs. Chandler · Nov 29, 2025
  • L
    Real Woods
    RAF 1: Hendrickson vs. Gabr · Aug 30, 2025
  • L
    Nikita Mikhailov
    Bellator 290: Bader vs. Fedor 2 · Feb 4, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • L
    Enrique Barzola
    Bellator 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky · Jan 29, 2022
    TKO · R3 · 3:01
  • L
    Leandro Higo
    Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2 · May 21, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00
A.J. McKee · 4-1
  • W
    Salamat Isbulaev
    PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev · Jun 27, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Adam Borics
    PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 · Mar 20, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Akhmed Magomedov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round · Jul 18, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Paul Hughes
    PFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact · Oct 18, 2024
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Clay Collard
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator Champs · Feb 23, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:10 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 5 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
50.8
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Avg takedowns
1.80
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Avg control time
4:05
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Career high strikes
105
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Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Darrion Caldwell
Strike target
A.J. McKee
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Head
61%
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Body
23%
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Leg
16%
Darrion Caldwell
Strike position
A.J. McKee
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Distance
58%
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Clinch
15%
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Ground
27%