Cage Warriors 181 lit up Newcastle on Saturday night, delivering a thrilling night of MMA action that saw local stars Harry Hardwick and Kennedy Freeman claim victory in their respective title bouts. The event, held at a packed venue, showcased high-stakes matchups and electrifying finishes, cementing Newcastle as a hotbed for Cage Warriors' premier action. Here are the Cage Warriors 181 Results.
Main Card Highlights
Harry Hardwick Retains Featherweight TitleIn a display of precision striking and relentless pressure, Newcastle’s own Harry Hardwick retained his featherweight championship by defeating Keweny Lopes via TKO (punches) at 1:02 of the fourth round. Hardwick weathered an early storm from Lopes but turned the tide with devastating combinations to keep the belt in his hometown.
Kennedy Freeman Secures Women’s Bantamweight TitleKennedy Freeman claimed the vacant women’s bantamweight title with a TKO victory over Mafalda Carmona. The fight was stopped after Carmona's corner called it between the fourth and fifth rounds, unable to continue due to Freeman's relentless pace and striking dominance.
Justin Burlinson Shines with Arm-Triangle FinishJustin Burlinson thrilled fans with a third-round submission victory over Theodor Berggren. Burlinson locked in a textbook arm-triangle choke at 2:44 of the round, demonstrating his ever-evolving ground game.
James Power Delivers a Highlight KOPower lived up to his name, stopping Dumitru Girlean with a vicious elbow KO at 2:08 of the second round. The highlight-reel finish was one of the night’s standout moments.
Sean Clancy Jr Targets the Body for a KO WinSean Clancy Jr showcased his striking prowess with a devastating body shot KO against Andrey Augusto at 1:27 of round three, leaving the crowd in awe.
Yannick Bahati vs. Charles Joyner Ends in a DrawIn a closely contested bout, Yannick Bahati and Charles Joyner fought to a split technical draw after an accidental foul brought the action to a halt at 2:54 of round three. Judges’ scorecards read 29-28 Bahati, 30-28 Joyner, and 29-29.
Preliminary Results
Daniel Konrad defeated Aiden Lee via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:52 of the first round.
Bailey Gilbert bested Alberth Dias via unanimous decision (28-27, 28-27, 28-27). Dias had two points deducted in round two for an illegal knee.
Leon Armes stopped Michał Folc with a first-round KO (punches) at 3:41.
Michael Tchamou submitted Delmar Silva with a guillotine choke at 1:20 of round one.