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Catchweight5 rounds scheduled
RESULT

Joshua Simpson def. Joshua Cervantes (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 04:28
WIN
Joshua Simpson
Comeupkid
2-1-0
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Sycuan Casino Resort, San Diego, United States

Joshua Simpson defeated Joshua Cervantes by TKO in round 2 (04:28) in the Catchweight bout of Cage Warriors 182, held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Sycuan Casino Resort, San Diego.

Fight stats

Joshua Cervantes
Joshua Simpson
0
Knockdowns
0
3
Significant strikes
51
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
15
Total strikes
106
0 of 1
Takedowns
5 of 6
0%
Takedown accuracy
83%
0
Submission attempts
0
-
Reversals
-
0:30
Control time
7:30
Significant strikes by target
3
Head
34
0
Body
14
0
Leg
3
3
Distance
26
3
Clinch
47
0
Ground
25
Time in position
3:23
Distance
3:23
2:15
Clinch
2:15
5:54
Ground
5:54

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
3
Sig. str.
37
10
Total str.
53
3
Head
22
0
Body
13
3
Distance
24
3
Clinch
35
0 of 1
Takedowns
3 of 4
0
Sub. att
0
0:30
Ctrl
3:44
Time in position
2:38
Distance
2:38
2:03
Clinch
2:03
2:19
Ground
2:19
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
0
Sig. str.
14
5
Total str.
53
0
Head
12
0
Body
1
0
Distance
2
0
Clinch
12
0 of 0
Takedowns
2 of 2
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
3:46
Time in position
0:45
Distance
0:45
0:12
Clinch
0:12
3:35
Ground
3:35

Betting Odds

Joshua Cervantes
+603
14% implied win probability
Open: +278Best: +1200
Joshua Simpson
+452
18% implied win probability
Open: +456Best: +900

Average moneyline across 2 sportsbooks.

SportsbookJoshua CervantesJoshua Simpson
BetOnline+1200-2500
DraftKings-1600+900

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Joshua Cervantes vs Joshua Simpson?

Joshua Simpson defeated Joshua Cervantes by TKO in round 2 (04:28) in the Catchweight bout of Cage Warriors 182, held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Sycuan Casino Resort, San Diego.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Joshua Cervantes 46%54% Joshua Simpson

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

0-3-0
Record
2-1-0
1472
Power Index rating
1500
0
Win Streak
1
-
Age
-
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
-
Reach
-
-
Stance
-
Catchweight
Weight Class
Catchweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

0.32
SLpM
5.39
-
Str. Acc.
-
5.39
SApM
0.32
-
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
7.92
0%
TD Acc.
83%
17%
TD Def.
100%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Joshua Cervantes · 0-3
  • L
    Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 35 · May 2, 2026
    Split Decision · Bantamweight
  • L
    Cage Warriors 182 · Dec 14, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 04:28 · Catchweight
  • L
    LXF 18 · Jul 27, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
Joshua Simpson · 2-1
  • L
    VFS 20 · Jun 28, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Featherweight
  • W
    Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 26 · Feb 7, 2025
    Split Decision · Bantamweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 182 · Dec 14, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 04:28 · Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 1 fight · 1 fight
3.0
Avg sig. strikes
51.0
0.00
Avg takedowns
5.00
0:30
Avg control time
7:30
3
Career high strikes
51
0
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Joshua Cervantes
Strike target
Joshua Simpson
100%
Head
67%
0%
Body
27%
0%
Leg
6%
Joshua Cervantes
Strike position
Joshua Simpson
50%
Distance
27%
50%
Clinch
48%
0%
Ground
26%