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Darren Till considers MMA return after successful boxing, BKFC bouts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:16 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Darren Till considers MMA return after successful boxing, BKFC bouts

Summary

Darren Till has hinted at a potential return to mixed martial arts after nearly four years away. The former UFC middleweight contender, released following a loss to Dricus du Plessis in December 2022, has since competed in professional boxing and bare-knuckle boxing with success. He holds a 1-0 record in both sports, with notable wins over Luke Rockhold and Aaron Chalmers. Currently, Till is scheduled to face Yoel Romero at BKFC 94 next month. Despite his hiatus from MMA, Till remains open to a comeback, citing unresolved health issues and the desire to compete again.

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•Darren Till has been absent from MMA for almost four years.
•He has a 1-0 boxing record and a 1-0 BKFC record.
•Till faces Yoel Romero at BKFC 94 next month.
•He expresses interest in returning to MMA despite previous injuries.
•Till was released from the UFC after his last fight in December 2022.

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Former UFC middleweight contender Darren Till has teased a return to mixed martial arts after nearly four years away from the sport.Till was released from the UFC following a submission loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 282 in December 2022, at his request, as he wanted to compete in professional boxing and bare-knuckle boxing.Since […] The post Darren Till Teases Return to MMA appeared first on HEAVY.
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