Darrion Caldwell reacts to submission loss to Kyoji Horiguchi, hints at rematch in the cage
Bellator bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell traveled all the way to Japan on his quest for a second world title, as we was booked for a RIZIN 14 bantamweight title fight with Japanese star Kyoji Horiguchi.
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Early on this fight, it looked as though Caldwell might succeed on his transpacific mission, as he was able to take Horiguchi down and control him on the canvas.
Mid-way through the third round, however, Caldwell found himself locked up in a Horiguchi guillotine choke, and after a brief struggle, was forced to tap out.
While this is not the outcome Darrion Caldwell planned, he seems to be taking the setback in stride.
Post-fight, the Bellator bantamweight champion took to Instagram, where he issued a quick statement at the loss, and hinted at a future rematch in the Bellator cage.
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“No regrets, just lessons learned,” Darrion Caldwell wrote in his post-fight statement. “Next time we dance in the cage. I’m still the best in the world!”
This loss to Kyoji Horiguchi marks the end of a four-fight win-streak for Darrion Caldwell. The Bellator bantamweight king is now 13-2 overall, and as he says, he’s still definitely one of the best in the world.
This article first appeared on BJPENN.COM on 12/31/2018.
This article appeared first on BJPENN.COM
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Darrion Caldwell Kyoji Horiguchi RIZIN FF