Harry Hardwick remains the Cage Warriors featherweight world champion after a bizarre conclusion to our CW London main event.
An accidental headbutt forced an abrupt stoppage, leading to a technical decision based on the four completed rounds where ‘Houdini’ walked away with a unanimous decision win.
Meanwhile, Samuel Silva made history, becoming the first Brazilian Cage Warriors champion since 2005.
In a stunning upset, he defied the odds to claim the lightweight title in our UFC Fight Pass Exclusive showdown.
Silva dropped the now-former champion George Hardwick multiple times en route to securing the gold after five intense rounds.
In the co-main event, Nik Bagley strengthened his case for a future title shot with a dominant win over former title challenger Keweny Lopes.
Bagley’s signature back control was on full display as he outclassed his opponent over three rounds.
Elsewhere on the card, Will Currie showcased resilience, overcoming a tough first round to defeat Eli Aronov on the judges’ scorecards.
His performance caught the eye of UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard, who was cageside scouting Europe’s top talent.
History was made as Yannick Bahati recorded the fastest knockout in Cage Warriors history.
He needed just four seconds to land a thunderous right hand in his rematch with Charles Joyner as he sent the internet into frenzy about his win.
Tariq Pell secured a bizarre victory when his bout was stopped due to a doctor’s intervention, as Ermil Xhaferi’s eye swelled shut between rounds.
Ollie Sarwa continued his rise with another ‘sweet’ finish, delivering a first-round knockout to keep his momentum rolling.
On the prelims, Jawany Scott emerged as a serious flyweight title contender with a standout performance against top European 125er Jonny Touma.
Mimi Grubb and Joe Middleton thrilled fans with impressive submission victories, while Rafael Aronov edged out Danny Blundell in an all-out war to kick off the night.
FIGHT RESULTS
Main Card
Harry Hardwick def. Javier Garcia via Technical Decision (40-37, 40-37, 40-37)
Nik Bagley def. Keweny Lopes via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)
Will Currie def. Eli Aronov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
Yannick Bahati def. Charles Joyner via KO (punch) after 0:04 of round 1
Tariq Pell def. Ermil Xhaferi via TKO (Referee stoppage in-between rounds) after 5:00 of round 1
Ollie Sarwa def. Yadwinder Singh via KO (left hook followed by punches) after 4:29 of round 1
Prelims
Samuel Silva def. George Hardwick via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
Samuel Silva becomes the new Cage Warriors Lightweight Champion
Jawany Scott def. Jonny Touma via KO (punches) after 1:56 of round 2
Daniel Crooks-May def. Cameron Stewart via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Mim Grubb def. Rhi Rhi Hudson via Submission (Rear-naked choke) after 4:13 of round 1
Rafael Aronov def. Danny Blundell via TKO (punches) after 4:02 of round 1
Kadeem Perkins def. Tommy Brunning via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Joe Middleton def. Craig Rawlins via Submission (Anaconda choke) after 3:00 of round 3
Jan Mašek def. Harry Shaw via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)