Darren Till and Yoel Romero collide in a 190-pound catchweight main event at BKFC 94 on Saturday, September 26, at the AO Arena in Manchester, England. The card features multiple championship bouts and streams live globally on DAZN pay-per-view.
Two former Ultimate Fighting Championship standouts step into the squared circle on Saturday, September 26, as Liverpool’s Darren Till faces Yoel Romero in the main event of BKFC 94 at the AO Arena in Manchester, England.
The clash brings together two veterans with extensive mixed martial arts pedigrees for a high-stakes bare-knuckle contest. Till enters the ring with a 1-0 record in bare-knuckle fighting, having previously scored a knockout win over Aaron Chalmers. His opponent, Romero, holds a 1-1 bare-knuckle record and boasts an extensive background as a multi-time title contender for the UFC and Bellator with a 16-7 professional record.
Intense Faceoff and Fighter Mindsets Ahead of Manchester Clash
Ahead of the opening bell, the matchup already produced significant tension during a four-minute faceoff. Till explained that neither competitor was willing to break eye contact, noting that Romero attempted to talk and chewed his gum aggressively.
I think it just got to that point where no one’s turning away. I don’t go off faceoff energy and stuff like tha. But he broke character first, he was speaking to me and stuff like that and chewing his gum real hard. I was just on my own thing. I’m not going to turn away. I’m going to show you exactly what I’m here to do to you as much as you are to do to me. All that stuff ‘I’m scared of you.’ Well look now, who’s scared? I enjoyed it as well. He is a scary guy.
Darren Till, via Bjpenn
Despite Romero being 49 years old, Till emphasized that age does not diminish the threat posed by his opponent, describing the matchup as potentially the most dangerous bout in bare-knuckle history due to Romero’s lingering power and strength. Addressing the challenge, Till expressed confidence in his fighting philosophy.
It’s a big challenge, but I’ve never been afraid of any man in my life. If you’re a real fighter, you’ll fight anyone, anywhere at any time, and I’ve proven that over and over again. Yoel is a beast and he’s been a guy that people want to avoid, but this just proves that I’ll fight anyone, anywhere at any time. I’m coming for pure f— violence on Saturday night.
Darren Till, via Sportingnews
Romero mirrored that direct approach regarding the matchup.
My opinion is the same as his. This is a great opportunity, the time for talking is done, it’s time to show people what we’re made of.
Yoel Romero, via Sportingnews
BKFC 94 Fight Card and Championship Bouts at AO Arena
The main card in Manchester features several notable title fights and regional matchups alongside the main event. In the co-main event, BKFC middleweight champion Dave Mundell puts his title on the line against Jack Cullen.
| Weight Class / Matchup | Fighters |
|---|---|
| Catchweight Main Event | Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero |
| BKFC Middleweight Title | Dave Mundell vs. Jack Cullen |
| BKFC U.K. Middleweight Title | Gaz Corran vs. Mac Bygraves |
| BKFC U.K. Cruiserweight Title | Karl Thompson vs. Anthony Thornton |
| Middleweights | Joe Lister vs. Harry Bray |
| Welterweights | Mikey Henderson vs. Matthew Wiwczaryk |
Broadcasting Details and PPV Pricing on DAZN
The event originates from the AO Arena – Manchester, England, with the main card scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. BST, and the main event ring walks anticipated around 11 p.m. BST. Viewers in the United Kingdom can access the stream via DAZN PPV with a pay-per-view price set at £24.99.
Standard DAZN monthly subscriptions in the U.K. cost £15.99 on a 12-month contract or £25.99 month-to-month, while annual memberships are priced at £119.99.
Future Callouts Planned Beyond Saturday Night
Looking past Saturday night, Darren Till outlined ambitious plans for his post-fight microphone speech if he secures a knockout victory. Rather than focusing on a single opponent, Till indicated an intent to challenge fighters across multiple global promotions.
That would be my moment to get on the mic and just call everyone out from every organization. I’d just say everyone come here, all the guys from ONE FC, all the guys from PFL/MVP, get your ass over here and fight me. That’s what my speech is going to be when I knock Yoel out. I’m going for it.
Darren Till, via Bjpenn
He intends to use the platform to challenge the best fighters from various promotions following a decisive victory over Yoel on Saturday night.
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