Brazilian Leandro Higo fights for the Bellator title against Caldwell

L. Higo (right) catches champion D. Caldwell (left) (Photo: Reproduction Instagram bellatormma)

The Brazilian Leandro Higo He started off on the wrong foot in his new home, but he recovered and will now have the opportunity to become Bellator champion. After defeat in the debut against his compatriot Dudu Dantas, the Pitbull Brothers fighter achieved a good victory against the dangerous Joe Taimanglo and will be the first challenger to the new bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell. The duel was announced by Bellator itself through its social networks. The fight will take place at Bellator 195, scheduled for March 2, in Thackerville, in the United States.

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Higo arrived at Bellator accredited by excellent appearances in lesser North American events. He was the LFA champion and was hired to challenge the then bantamweight champion. Dudu Dantas. However, the former TUF fighter didn't make weight and the duel with Dantas wasn't worth the title – Higo ended up losing by decision. However, after the triumph over Taimanglo, he will have another chance at the belt.

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North American wrestling champion, Caldwell became bantamweight champion in October this year by dethroning Dudu Dantas by decision at Bellator 184. The “Lobo” has 11 victories as an MMA professional and one defeat – his setback was against Joe Taimanglo, and the North American avenged the defeat in his penultimate fight, dominating the athlete from Guam and winning by decision . The duel between Caldwell and Higo is the first announced for the event.