Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2
3 rounds scheduled
Darrion Caldwell
United StatesDarrion Caldwell
“The Wolf”
14-7-0
RESULT

Leandro Higo def. Darrion Caldwell (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Leandro Higo
BrazilLeandro Higo
“Alter”
23-8-0
Friday, May 21, 2021
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Leandro Higo defeated Darrion Caldwell by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2, held Friday, May 21, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Darrion Caldwell vs Leandro Higo?

Leandro Higo defeated Darrion Caldwell by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2, held Friday, May 21, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

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

Win probability

Darrion Caldwell 64%36% Leandro Higo

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
23-8-0
1843
Power Index rating
1740
0
Win Streak
0
38
Age
37
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
United States
Nationality
Brazil

Style Matchup

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vs
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Darrion Caldwell

No background on record

Camp Kill Cliff FC · United States

Leandro Higo

No background on record

Camp Pitbull Brothers · Brazil

Striking Profile

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

Grappling Profile

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

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 30, 2022
    TKO · R3 · 3:01
  • L
    Leandro Higo
    Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2 · May 21, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00
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 11, 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

Career Averages

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

Strike Distribution

Darrion Caldwell
Strike target
Leandro Higo
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Head
54%
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Body
19%
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Leg
27%
Darrion Caldwell
Strike position
Leandro Higo
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Distance
46%
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Clinch
24%
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Ground
31%