Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is set to make its return to England with the highly anticipated BKFC 94: Till vs. Romero event this Saturday, September 26, at Manchester’s AO Arena, featuring a showdown between former UFC fighters Darren Till and Yoel Romero.
Darren Till, a former UFC title contender, will make his second appearance in BKFC following an impressive debut earlier this year. The 33-year-old from Liverpool secured a second-round knockout against Aaron Chalmers at BKFC 90 in May, continuing his successful transition from the UFC, which also includes three wins in professional boxing bouts with gloves.
Yoel Romero, 49, remains undefeated in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. The multiple-time UFC middleweight title challenger and Olympic silver medalist made his BKFC debut in September 2025, defeating Theo Doukas. Romero has also competed in Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA rules, achieving a knockout victory over Alex Nicholson in May.
The two fighters will clash at a contracted catchweight of 190 pounds.
Here’s what you need to know about the Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero fight and the full BKFC 94 lineup this Saturday.
When and where is BKFC 94: Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero?
BKFC 94 will take place on Saturday, September 26, starting at 2 p.m. ET at the AO Arena in Manchester, England.
How to watch BKFC 94: Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero
The entire BKFC 94 event will stream live on DAZN. In the United States, the fight is available as a pay-per-view for $24.99.
Who else is on the BKFC 94 fight card?
The card also highlights three championship fights. In the co-main event, BKFC middleweight champion David Mundell will defend his title against Jack Cullen. Additionally, Gaz Corran faces Mac Bygraves to compete for the vacant BKFC UK middleweight championship, while the BKFC UK cruiserweight champion Karl Thompson defends his belt against Andy Thornton.
The complete BKFC 94 fight card is as follows:
- 190-pound catchweight: Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero
- BKFC middleweight championship: David Mundell (c) vs. Jack Cullen
- BKFC UK middleweight championship: Gaz Corran vs. Mac Bygraves
- BKFC UK cruiserweight championship: Karl Thompson (c) vs. Andy Thornton
- Middleweight: Joe Lister vs. Harry Bray
- Welterweight: Mikey Henderson vs. Matthew Wiwczaryk
- Featherweight: Stew Martin vs. Curtis Davies
- Middleweight: Ste Wallwork vs. Leigh Cohoon
- Welterweight: Luke Vaughan vs. Bartlomiej Krol
- Welterweight: Liam Dooley vs. Tyrone Hamer
- Middleweight: Benjamin Lowe vs. Dan McGraffin
- Welterweight: Luke Bassnett vs. Darren Willans
Fan Take: This matchup is a thrilling convergence of two elite competitors who have left their mark in MMA and are now making waves in bare-knuckle fighting, sparking fresh interest in the sport. For fight fans, BKFC 94 isn’t just another event — it’s a potential turning point that could boost the legitimacy and popularity of bare-knuckle combat worldwide.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
