Till vs. Romero: Bare-Knuckle Showdown in Manchester

Darren Till and Yoel Romero have shared big stages before. Now they’re stepping into the most unforgiving one of all.

BKFC 94 lands at Manchester Arena on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2026, with a main event that feels less like a fight booking and more like a collision course. Bare knuckles. Five two-minute rounds. No hiding.

The main card goes live at 2 p.m. ET on DAZN and BKFC+, with Manchester set to host one of the most intriguing cross-over showdowns the promotion has put together.

Main Event: Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero (205 lbs.)

Till built his name on sharp, clinical striking. Romero built his on chaos and violence. Strip away the gloves and the contrast only gets sharper.

At 205 lbs., both men arrive with power to spare. Till, the hometown star, will walk into Manchester Arena with the crowd at his back and a style made for clean, accurate bare-knuckle work: straight shots, timing, and a knack for finding openings in tight spaces.

Across from him stands Romero, the perennial wildcard. Even late in his career, his explosiveness and unpredictability remain his calling cards. One lunge, one overhand, one split-second mistake from Till could flip the entire fight on its head.

There’s no belt on the line here, but there is something just as valuable: relevance, reputation, and the chance to reinvent themselves in a sport that rewards risk like no other.

Co-Main Event: David Mundell vs. Jack Cullen (175 lbs.)

Before Till and Romero trade leather, David Mundell and Jack Cullen square off at 175 lbs. in a co-main event built on grit.

Mundell brings the kind of pressure that suits bare-knuckle rules perfectly. He marches forward, forces exchanges, and tests how much punishment an opponent can really take when there’s no padding on the knuckles.

Cullen, rangy and battle-tested, will try to use his length and volume to keep Mundell off balance. If he can’t, this could turn into a trench war in the center of the ring, with both men trading until one of them blinks.

Main Card: Local Fire, Heavy Hands

BKFC has stacked the Manchester card with a mix of local names and hungry contenders, all fighting under the unforgiving lens of bare-knuckle rules.

• At 175 lbs., Gaz Corran meets Mac Bygraves in a matchup that promises early exchanges. Corran’s aggression against Bygraves’ response under fire will set the tone for the night.
• The 205 lbs. clash between Karl Thompson and Andy Thornton adds more heavyweight danger to the card. With bigger men and smaller gloves, one clean shot can end it in an instant.
• Back at 175 lbs., Joe Lister faces Harry Bray, while at 165 lbs. Mikey Henderson takes on Matthew Wiwczaryk in what shapes up as a high-tempo, scrappy contest.
• The lighter weight bouts bring speed and volume into the mix. Stew Martin vs. Joshy Williams at 145 lbs. should deliver sharp, rapid-fire exchanges, the kind of fight where cuts and timing matter as much as raw power.
• Two more 165 lbs. fights round out the main card: Luke Vaughan vs. Bartlomiej Krol, and Ste Wallwork vs. Leigh Cohoon at 175 lbs. Expect regional pride, fast starts, and little interest in letting the judges decide.

Free Fights: Early Violence on Display

Before the main card begins, BKFC 94 serves up a slate of free fights designed to warm up the arena and test a few rising names.

At 175 lbs., Benjamin Lowe meets Dan McGraffin in a bout that could quickly turn into a firefight if either man decides to stand and trade from the opening bell.

The 165 lbs. division gets double duty on the free portion: Tyrone Hamer vs. Liam Dooley, and Luke Bassnett vs. Darren Willans. These are the kinds of fights where prospects try to make a statement, and veterans try to stop them cold.

Bare-knuckle shows don’t rely on slow burns. They ignite quickly, and they don’t always last long.

With Till and Romero headlining in Manchester, BKFC 94 has all the ingredients for a brutal, memorable night. The only real question is whose reinvention survives the impact.