Cage Warriors 196: London was a
mixed martial arts event promoted by
Cage Warriors that took place on November 15, 2025, in
London, England.
Background A
Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship bout for the vacant title between Shirzad Qadrian and Elton Armindo was scheduled to headline the event. However, at the weigh-ins, both fighters were missed weight when Qadrian registered at 138.1 lbs, while Armindo came in heavier at 142.8 lbs. Therefore, the bout was subsequently cancelled. As a results, a 160 pounds catchweight bout between former featherweight champion Jordan Vucenic and undefeated prospect Torpal Merjoev was promoted to new main event instead. Former champion Harry Hardwick vacated his title when he stepped in on short notice to face Kauê Fernandes at
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho. However, Bagley withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Caique Araujo. At the weigh-ins, Araujo weighed in at 146.9 pounds, 1.9 pounds over the limit. As a result, Araujo was ineligible for the title and only Simon was eligible to win the vacant title.
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