BKFC 94 live results: Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero round-by-round updates, highlights for today's fight
Darren Till defeated Yoel Romero by unanimous decision in the main event of BKFC 94 in Manchester. The event marked the promotion's return to the UK, with Till expressing interest in future high-profile matchups.
Why it matters
The event signals the expansion of bare-knuckle boxing into the UK market and highlights the shifting career paths of former UFC fighters.
Darren Till extended the unbeaten start to his bare-knuckle boxing career Saturday, overcoming a cautious Yoel Romero by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) inside the AO Arena in Manchester, England.The two former UFC title challengers headlined BKFC 94 for the promotion's return to the UK — a market BKFC founder David Feldman told Uncrowned this week will become a meaningful addition to the company's schedule going forward.The cruiserweight headliner was a more strategic, cerebral bout rather than the explosive showdown many anticipated, with Till (2-0 BKFC) working from range while maintaining a greater output.The 49-year-old Romero (1-1 BKFC) fought in bursts, repeatedly closing the distance and tying up the Brit. His heavier shots left Till, 33, bloodied midway through the fight, opening a nasty cut below his eye.
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