Darren Till targets Bo Nickal and Sean Strickland for UFC return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Darren Till aims to return to the UFC, looking for significant matchups against Bo Nickal and Sean Strickland. Having experienced a career revival since leaving the UFC in early 2023, Till holds a 5-0 record in boxing and bareknuckle boxing. He is set to face Yoel Romero at BKFC 94 next month, which marks his highest-profile fight since departing the UFC. If successful against Romero, Till hopes to secure a place back in the UFC and target Nickal, with whom he has had previous exchanges, and champion Strickland.
- •Darren Till is set to fight Yoel Romero at BKFC 94 next month.
- •Till has a 5-0 record since leaving the UFC in early 2023.
- •He aims for matchups against Bo Nickal and Sean Strickland in the UFC.
- •Till emphasizes the need to rebuild his reputation before a UFC comeback.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Strickland? Nickal? Tills Wants Big Names For UFC Return
"Darren Till is hoping to land back on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) roster at some point down the road and he’s looking to score some big fights when he gets there. In case you haven’t been watching, Till has experienced a bit of a career resurgence since parting ways with UFC back in early […]
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