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Darren Till set to face Yoel Romero in BKFC main event on Sept. 26

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:50 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Darren Till set to face Yoel Romero in BKFC main event on Sept. 26

Summary

Darren Till will face Yoel Romero in a bareknuckle boxing bout at BKFC 94, scheduled for September 26 at the Manchester Arena in England. Till previously expressed reluctance to fight Romero during his UFC tenure but has now embraced the challenge. Till described his earlier comments about Romero as tongue-in-cheek, acknowledging the fighter's formidable reputation. The matchup has generated significant interest, with BKFC reporting high viewing figures related to the fight. Till, at 30, sees this as an opportunity to prove himself against the seasoned veteran Romero.

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By the Numbers

•Darren Till and Yoel Romero meet at BKFC 94 in England.
•Till once declined to fight Romero, calling him 'a beast.'
•The fight is highly anticipated among combat sports fans.
•BKFC reports major viewing interest for this matchup.
•Till aims to prove himself against the older, experienced Romero.

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10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Darren Till didn't hesitate to accept Yoel Romero BKFC fight despite past remarks

What they're saying

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Darren Till infamously once said he didn't want to fight Yoel Romero in the UFC. Years later, he's now fighting him in BKFC and can't hardly wait.
— Yahoo Sports

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