DARREN TILL has signed a multi-fight contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).
The former title challenger, 33, will debut with the promotion at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on May 30.
Darren Till has signed with BKFCCredit: Getty
Till’s move comes just two days after he confirmed that he’d left Misfits Boxing.
Upon sealing a deal with BKFC, the British MMA star said: “I am very pleased to be signing with the BKFC.
“It’s an amazing promotion! F*** everyone on this roster, I’m coming to be the face of violence. No one can beat me.”
Till’s new promotion is co-owned by .
The Irishman, 37, two years ago and he has appeared at their shows.
After signing Till, BKFC founder Dave Feldman said: “Darren and I have been talking and the timing is perfect for him to make his BKFC debut.
“I’ve watched Darren compete for the last few years and he’s a tremendous and exciting addition to our team.”
Till debuted in the UFC in 2015 aged just 22.
Conor McGregor owns a stake in BKFCCredit: Getty
He went unbeaten in his first six fights with ‘s promotion, earning a welterweight title shot at UFC 228.
The charismatic fighter lost to on that night, the first of a run of five defeats in his final six fights with the UFC.
Till departed in 2023 after losing to future champion .
He subsequently switched to boxing, enjoying great success with Miifts.
The Liverpudlian beat former MMA fighters Anthony Taylor and Darren Stewart last year.
Till then earned a Misfits title by brutally in Manchester last August.
Upon leaving Misfits, Till said in an Instagram video posted on Monday: “I’ve got a really big announcement to make.
“I’ve parted ways with Misfits on really good terms, I’m thankful for the 12 months I had with them and the three fights I had, becoming champion.
“I’ve got nothing but love for Misfits, the owners and promoters and stuff like that, all the people who work behind the scenes.
“It’s time to try my hand at something else. Not a lot of people wanted to fight me, it was getting really hard to get fights. So, in the next few days, I’m going to have a massive announcement, some massive news.
“I’m sure you’re all going to be excited to see what I’m going to announce.
“And I just want to say again thanks to Misfits, thanks to everyone involved, and I’ll probably be back there soon as well – this is not the end of it with Misfits. Peace and love.”
Till, 33, left the UFC in 2023Credit: Getty
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