Liverpool's former UFC star makes explosive move to bare-knuckle boxing with multi-fight deal ahead of Birmingham debut.
Liverpool's Darren Till has made his boldest career move yet, inking a multi-fight contract with Conor McGregor's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship following his departure from Misfits Boxing. The former UFC welterweight contender will step into the unforgiving world of bare-knuckle combat on May 30 at BKFC 90, taking place at Birmingham's Utilita Arena.
Till's transition from traditional boxing gloves to raw knuckles represents a seismic shift for the 31-year-old Scouser, who has been searching for the right platform to reignite his combat sports career. The move to McGregor's promotion puts him alongside a roster that has increasingly attracted fighters seeking financial freedom and creative control over their careers.
BKFC's expansion into the UK market mirrors the global growth we've witnessed across combat sports, particularly in regions like Africa where promotions are investing heavily in local talent. While Till prepares for his bare-knuckle debut, the continent continues producing world-class fighters who are reshaping the boxing and MMA landscapes worldwide.
The Birmingham card promises to deliver the raw intensity that has made BKFC a phenomenon, with Till's star power potentially opening doors for more high-profile crossovers. His debut will test whether the tactical prowess that made him a UFC title contender can translate to the brutal simplicity of bare-knuckle warfare.
