Darren Till reveals what made him finally try bare-knuckle fighting and why he’s ‘85 percent’ certain he’s done with MMA
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Darren Till has signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), citing a lucrative offer and alignment with his fighting style as key reasons for the switch from MMA and boxing.
- Despite initial reservations about the cosmetic damage in bare-knuckle fighting, Till has embraced the sport with confidence, training alongside experienced bare-knuckle fighters and adopting a resilient "f*ck you" attitude toward the physical toll.
- Till, 33, acknowledges that his MMA career is likely over, noting the sport's evolution and his focus on bare-knuckle fighting and boxing, though he leaves a small possibility open for a future MMA return.
- His ultimate goal in BKFC is to face Mike Perry, a long-time rival and the sport's biggest star; Till is committed to staying in bare-knuckle fighting until this highly anticipated matchup materializes.
- Till plans to win multiple fights in BKFC to earn a title shot against Perry, aiming to settle their rivalry and claim the bare-knuckle championship by the end of the year.