Darren Till has signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and will make his BKFC debut on May 30 at BKFC 90 in Birmingham, England.
Deal and debut details
The former UFC welterweight title challenger has officially moved into bare-knuckle boxing. Till is expected to compete in the 185-pound division at BKFC 90, which takes place at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. His opponent for the May 30 card has not been announced.
Till’s recent run and background
Till, 33, from Liverpool, comes to BKFC after a strong run in influencer boxing. He went undefeated in three fights under the Misfits banner. Those wins include victories over Anthony Taylor and Darren Stewart, and a knockout of former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold to claim the promotion’s bridgerweight title.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Darren Till | Undefeated in three Misfits fights; last win KO over Luke Rockhold to win bridgerweight title |
| Luke Rockhold | KO loss to Darren Till (Misfits) |
What Till said and what to expect
Till said he is excited to join BKFC and made it clear he wants to make an immediate impact. He called BKFC an amazing promotion and warned fighters on the roster, saying he is coming to be the “face of violence” and that no one can beat him.
This move marks Till’s first fight under bare-knuckle rules. BKFC is known for fast-paced, physical fights, so Till will be adapting his striking again after his recent boxing outings. The signing is a step into one of the fastest-growing formats in combat sports.
Possible matchups and rivalries
Fans who hoped for a return to MMA will instead see Till facing new opponents in bare-knuckle boxing. One long-discussed matchup is a potential fight with BKFC star Mike Perry. The two have a rivalry that dates back to their UFC days, and Perry has publicly invited Till to spar. A meeting between them would draw strong interest, but no official opponent for Till’s BKFC debut has been confirmed.
Till left his previous promotion on good terms and said he was ready for a new challenge. With a multi-fight BKFC deal in place and a debut set for May 30 in Birmingham, Till moves into a new chapter of his combat career.
