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    Darrion Caldwell improves to 7-0 in MMA

    TEMECULA, Calif. -- On Friday night, 2009 NCAA champion Darrion Caldwell dazzled in his bantamweight debut in Bellator MMA.

    Caldwell improved his MMA record to 7-0 with a unanimous decision over Rafael Silva in what was being called the toughest test of the former North Carolina State wrestler's MMA career.

    Darrion Caldwell (Photo/Bellator MMA)
    The 27-year-old Caldwell dominated much of the might, taking Silva down multiple times, including once by hip toss, and using an effective top game. Silva had his moments in the second round, but was unable to take control of the fight.

    After the victory, Caldwell paid tribute to a close friend who recently passed away.

    "This fight tonight wasn't for me," Caldwell said in his post-fight interview. "I have a really close friend of mine, a guy I considered a bigger brother, take his life not too long ago. He was one of my biggest fans. I really wanted to come out here and get the victory for him. Everything that he's instilled upon me in terms of being a fighter and a hard worker. So big Lynch, I know you're out there ... I love you, bro. Thank you."

    Caldwell had a parting shot for the Bellator MMA president.

    "Scott Coker, I'm here to be your guy, your 135-pound bantamweight champion. Give me the opportunity and I'm going to thrive."




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