BKFC to host $25 million tournament in 2027 as Till eyes September fight

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) founder David Feldman announced plans for a $25 million openweight tournament set to begin in 2027. This tournament was initially slated for 2026 but was pushed back as Feldman organized the details and secured a broadcast deal. The competition is expected to feature 64 fighters, culminating in a grand prize. In the meantime, Darren Till, who debuted with a knockout win over Aaron Chalmers last weekend, is anticipated to fight again at BKFC’s Manchester event in September. Feldman expressed interest in matching Till against Mike Perry, despite some contractual complexities surrounding Perry's status with BKFC after his MMA return against Nate Diaz.

• 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — BKFC founder gives updates on $25 million tourney, Darren Till's next fight, Mike Perry's status and more