Cage Warriors 196 Results & Recap (London)
Cage Warriors brought high-output action back to Indigo at The O2, and CW 196 didn’t waste a second. Jordan Vucenic’s rebound win and Solomon Simon’s belt capture headlined a busy night with prospects, veterans, and a few statement finishes.
Everyone Wants to Know When We Will See Jordan Vucenic Back in the UFC? 🤔#CW196 pic.twitter.com/pNZo5qRR1s
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Jordan Vucenic plants the flag
Ex-UFC featherweight Jordan Vucenic got the crowd roaring and the judges nodding, outworking Torpal Merjoev for a clear decision: 29-27, 30-27, 30-26. It was the kind of measured, pressure-first performance that keeps the “return to UFC?” chatter alive. Fight page: Vucenic vs. Merjoev.
The Road Back to UFC has Started for Jordan Vucenic 👏#CW196 pic.twitter.com/ip9KtW30kc
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Solomon Simon takes the vacant featherweight title
After the weigh-in drama, Solomon Simon cashed in with late ground-and-pound for a Round 3 TKO over Caique Araujo to claim gold. Expect the callout carousel to spin quickly. Fight page: Simon vs. Araujo. With Nik Bagley looming, that clash is already being teased by the promotion.
Featherweight Title On The Line 🏆🔥
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Champion Solomon Simon met No.1 contender Nik Bagley in the cage at #CW196 London!
Where would you like to see this fight take place? 👀🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/VGijx0MMUD
Other results & talking points
Scott vs. Lupoli: Jawany Scott sealed it with a Round 2 rear-naked choke (4:25).
Grönvall vs. Sarwa: Ollie Sarwa boxed smart, then mixed in level changes for a 30-27 sweep.
NEVER in a Boring Fight 🤷♂️
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Ollie Sarwa is bringing the fireworks to #CW196 London happening live next Saturday!! pic.twitter.com/Ns3NxyU9Xo
Pell vs. Guimarães: Tariq Pell outpaced Bruno Guimarães to a dominant UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).
Prelims lit the fuse early: Paull vs. Vetrila ended fast via body-shot KO for Marin Vetrila (1:25 R1), and Perkins vs. Brady delivered a knee-KO at 2:35 of R1 for Kadeem Perkins.
Full fight pages (jump to details)
- Cage Warriors 196 event hub
- Simon vs. Araujo
- Qadrian vs. Armindo
- Scott vs. Lupoli
- Paull vs. Vetrila
- McManus vs. Wheeler
- Perkins vs. Brady
- Rhi Hudson vs. Olivares
- Vucenic vs. Merjoev
- Grönvall vs. Sarwa
- Pell vs. Guimarães
Official Results — Selected Bouts
Main Card
- Jordan Vucenic def. Torpal Merjoev — UD (29-27, 30-27, 30-26)
- Solomon Simon def. Caique Araujo — TKO (punches), 4:56 R3 — vacant featherweight title
- Jawany Scott def. Michelangelo Lupoli — SUB (RNC), 4:25 R2
- Ollie Sarwa def. Tuomas Grönvall — UD (30-27 x2, 30-27)
- Tariq Pell def. Bruno Guimarães — UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Prelims
- Marin Vetrila def. Thomas Paull — KO (body shot), 1:25 R1
- Kadeem Perkins def. Ciaran Brady — KO (knee), 2:35 R1
FAQ
What is Cage Warriors 196?
Cage Warriors 196 is a London event from Cage Warriors featuring title action and top European prospects.
Who won the featherweight title at CW 196?
Solomon Simon defeated Caique Araujo via third-round TKO to claim the vacant belt.
How did Jordan Vucenic do at CW 196?
Vucenic beat Torpal Merjoev by unanimous decision and re-ignited UFC-return talk.
Where can I find every CW 196 fight page?
All bout pages are linked above under “Full fight pages,” including Qadrian vs. Armindo, McManus vs. Wheeler, and Rhi Hudson vs. Olivares.
