Gallery Kyogi Horiguchi def. Darrion Caldwell at Rizin FF 14: Best photos view 30 images

Darrion Caldwell is already looking forward to his rematch with Kyoji Horiguchi under the Bellator banner.

Caldwell (13-2), the current Bellator bantamweight champion, suffered a third-round submission loss to Horiguchi (26-2) at Rizin FF 14 on Monday. The fight was for the inaugural Rizin FF bantamweight belt, and marked a rare moment when one organization sent its champion to another promotion.

The terms of the contest were fleshed out ahead of time, though, with Bellator President Scott Coker revealing a rematch clause depending on the outcome of the fight. With Horiguchi winning, he will now challenge Caldwell for the Bellator title sometime in 2019.

Naturally, Caldwell is already looking forward to it (via Instagram):

No regrets, just lessons learned! Next time we dance in the cage. I’m still the best in the world!

Rizin FF 14 took place at Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Caldwell vs. Horiguchi co-headlined the pay-per-view portion of the card.

Prior to the loss, Caldwell has earned four consecutive victories under the Bellator banner, including a fight to claim the 135-pound belt. Horiguchi, meanwhile, is still undefeated since losing to then-UFC champ Demetrious Johnson in April 2015. He’s won 11 consecutive fights.

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