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Lightweight5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Tariq Pell
The Tsunami
8-2-0
RESULT

Tariq Pell def. Ermil Xhaferi (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 05:00
Ermil Xhaferi
Friday, March 21, 2025
Indigo at The O2, London, England

Tariq Pell defeated Ermil Xhaferi by TKO in round 1 (05:00) in the Lightweight bout of Cage Warriors 186: Hardwick vs. Garcia, held Friday, March 21, 2025 at Indigo at The O2, London.

Fight stats

Tariq Pell
Ermil Xhaferi
0
Knockdowns
0
11
Significant strikes
11
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
21
Total strikes
26
0 of 1
Takedowns
4 of 8
0%
Takedown accuracy
50%
0
Submission attempts
1
-
Reversals
-
0:28
Control time
3:41
Significant strikes by target
7
Head
9
3
Body
0
1
Leg
2
11
Distance
4
9
Clinch
9
0
Ground
7
Time in position
2:26
Distance
2:26
1:39
Clinch
1:39
2:30
Ground
2:30

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
11
Sig. str.
11
21
Total str.
26
7
Head
9
3
Body
0
11
Distance
4
9
Clinch
9
0 of 1
Takedowns
4 of 8
0
Sub. att
1
0:28
Ctrl
3:41
Time in position
2:26
Distance
2:26
1:39
Clinch
1:39
2:30
Ground
2:30

Betting Odds

Tariq Pell
-119
54% implied win probability
Open: -122Best: -104
Ermil Xhaferi
-108
52% implied win probability
Open: -101Best: +105

Average moneyline across 8 sportsbooks.

SportsbookTariq PellErmil Xhaferi
Bet105-104-114
BetAnything-120-110
BetOnline-120-110
BetUS-120-110
Betway-138+105
Bovada-115-115
DraftKings-115-105
MyBookie-128-108

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tariq Pell vs Ermil Xhaferi?

Tariq Pell defeated Ermil Xhaferi by TKO in round 1 (05:00) in the Lightweight bout of Cage Warriors 186: Hardwick vs. Garcia, held Friday, March 21, 2025 at Indigo at The O2, London.

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

Win probability

Tariq Pell 48%52% Ermil Xhaferi

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

8-2-0
Record
-
1634
Power Index rating
1648
1
Win Streak
0
28
Age
26
6'0"
183 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
69"
175 cm
-
Stance
-
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
England
Nationality
Albania

Striking Profile

-
SLpM
-
-
Str. Acc.
-
-
SApM
-
-
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

-
TD Avg.
-
-
TD Acc.
-
-
TD Def.
-
-
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Tariq Pell · 4-1
  • W
    Cage Warriors 208: Bagley vs. Lee · Jun 27, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Cage Warriors 203: Maia vs. Sarwa · Mar 20, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 196 · Nov 15, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 192: Haque vs. Scott · Jul 12, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 04:08 · Lightweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 186: Hardwick vs. Garcia · Mar 21, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 05:00 · Lightweight
Ermil Xhaferi · 1-2
  • L
    Cage Warriors 186: Hardwick vs. Garcia · Mar 21, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 05:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 169 · Mar 30, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 02:11 · Catchweight
  • L
    Cage Warriors 154: Rome · May 6, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 01:31 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 8 fights · 3 fights
14.3
Avg sig. strikes
17.7
1.00
Avg takedowns
2.67
2:55
Avg control time
2:47
57
Career high strikes
37
3
Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Tariq Pell
Strike target
Ermil Xhaferi
72%
Head
72%
26%
Body
17%
2%
Leg
11%
Tariq Pell
Strike position
Ermil Xhaferi
18%
Distance
48%
45%
Clinch
34%
37%
Ground
19%