Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero to Headline BKFC 94 in Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom – March 27, 2026 – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is set to host a major event, BKFC 94, headlined by a highly anticipated bout between Liverpool's Darren Till and Miami's Yoel Romero. The fight is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, at the AO Arena in Manchester, England.

The co-main event will feature BKFC Middleweight World Champion David ‘The Redneck’ Mundell (10-2) of Dunedin, FL, defending his title against the undefeated British professional boxer, Jack ‘The Meat Cleaver’ Cullen (2-0).

Tickets for BKFC 94 will be available for purchase starting this Wednesday, July 29, through BKFC.com. The AO Arena is located at Victoria State, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR.

Darren Till expressed his readiness, stating, "I've finally overcome the years of trauma and nightmares involving Yoel Romero. So, let's do this!!"

Yoel Romero responded with respect and anticipation, saying, "Respect to Darren for accepting the fight. But respect ends when the bell rings. See you soon."

David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC, commented on the light heavyweight matchup: "This is the biggest event we've promoted in the United Kingdom, featuring two international combat sport superstars. Both Darren and Yoel have achieved significant success in their BKFC careers and are seeking the toughest challenges within the promotion. This is a heated rivalry, and undoubtedly, it will be an explosive fight from the first bell."

Feldman added, "This is a must-see combat sporting event in the United Kingdom, and I strongly advise fans to purchase their tickets early for September 26. We will soon announce a formidable undercard showcasing some of the toughest bare-knuckle fighters in the United Kingdom."

Following a distinguished MMA career with a record of 18-5 and three professional boxing wins, Darren Till made his BKFC debut on May 30, 2026. He secured a swift first-round knockout against Aaron Chalmers in front of a sell-out crowd at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England.

Yoel Romero, a former Olympic Silver Medalist in freestyle wrestling for Cuba during his amateur MMA career, had an extensive tenure in the UFC and Bellator, accumulating a professional record of 17-7, with 14 wins by knockout. He made his BKFC debut on September 12, 2025, at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL, defeating Theo Doukas via second-round stoppage in front of a sold-out audience.