Former UFC title challenger Darren Till defeated Yoel Romero by unanimous decision in a five-round cruiserweight main event at BKFC 94 on September 26, 2026, at Manchester’s AO Arena, rounding out a dramatic night of bare-knuckle action that featured multiple championship changes and heated post-fight clashes.
Darren Till and Yoel Romero Battle to a Decision in Manchester
Stepping into the ring to the sounds of Hotel California
by The Eagles, Darren Till secured his second victory under the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship umbrella. The 33-year-old Liverpudlian absorbed heavy pressure from the 49-year-old Cuban veteran before all three judges returned identical scorecards of 49-46 in favor of Till.
Romero, an Olympic silver medalist and former multi-time title challenger, dropped Till to a knee with a left hand just as the third round ended.
Pre-Fight Friction and Post-Fight Confrontations
The matchup carried high stakes for both fighters, who had spoken candidly ahead of the event about taking on dangerous opponents. It’s a big challenge, but I’ve never been afraid of any man in my life,
Till stated before the fight.
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 matched that sentiment during the final build-up. 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,
Romero said.
Championship Changes on the BKFC 94 Undercard
The co-feature bouts at AO Arena delivered major shifts in the organization’s regional and global title hierarchy. Jack Cullen captured the BKFC middleweight championship by defeating David Mundell via split decision (58-55, 56-57, 57-56).
In other title fights verified by fight results from Manchester, Gaz Corran secured the vacant BKFC UK middleweight championship with a third-round technical knockout over Macaulay Bygraves at 0:26 of the round, while Karl Thompson defended his BKFC UK cruiserweight title by taking a unanimous decision over Andy Thornton.
Streaming Access, Pay-Per-View Pricing, and Viewing Options
Fans tuning into the event accessed the card through several platforms depending on their location. BKFC 94 streamed live in its entirety on DAZN, operating as a pay-per-view event priced at £24.99 in the United Kingdom and $24.99 in the United States.
Subscription options for DAZN included a monthly plan priced at £15.99 on a 12-month contract or £25.99 month-to-month, alongside an annual subscription tier priced at £119.99, according to Sporting News coverage. Viewers could also access preliminary matches through dedicated free streams before the main card commenced.