Till vs. Romero Start Time, Full Fight Card Details!

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) standouts Darren Till and Yoel Romero will face each other later TODAY (Saturday, September 26, 2026) in the main event. BKFC 94 Inside the Manchester Arena, Manchester, England live on DAZN. It’s a matchup between two former UFC fighters looking to stay relevant in one of the bloodiest and most brutal places in combat sports.

Two men who know about the different fighting opportunities that await after breaking free from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) are none other than Darren Till and Yoel Romero. The two have taken advantage of the freedom to compete when and where they choose, but it is unknown if it has been more lucrative than what the UFC paid them. Till left the UFC in 2022 on a three-fight losing streak, never living up to the hopes many had for him. From there, he went around picking up fights wherever he could, competing under both the Misfits Boxing and BKFC banners. He has gone 5-0 since leaving the UFC and even won the Misfits Bridgerweight belt. Many would have hoped that his nice run would earn him a welcome back to the Octagon, but it was not to be. Still, he has no shortage of opportunities inside the octagonal cage, and his next challenge is one of his biggest yet.

Romero, meanwhile, parted ways with the UFC back in 2020 after three straight losses and has competed all over the place. He fought under Bellator, PFL and Gamebred Knuckle MMA, BKFC and Dirty Boxing, posting a combined record of 7-2. He also never found his way back to the UFC and it’s unlikely he ever will. However, the 49-year-old nature freak is still pushing himself and wants to show that despite getting older, he still has a lot left in the tank. And he’ll need a full tank to fight Till, because “Gorilla” is as aggressive and fast-paced as they come.

Gaz Corran vs. Mac Bygraves

Corran is 2-0 in BKFC and has won both fights by first-round knockout, while Bygraves enters undefeated at 3-0. Bygraves’ record includes a decision win George Thorpe. Corran is called ‘The Wrecker’ for good reason as his two BKFC appearances have come to a quick end, including first round stoppages. Dawid Chylinski and Danny Moir. This fight is for the BKFC UK Middleweight title.

Joe Lister v Harry Bray

Lister enters at 2-1while Bray is 1-0. BKFC lists Lister as around 6’0″ with a 71″ reach and Bray as around 5’11” with a 70″ reach. On his BKFC debut, Lister threw 54 punches to knock out his foe in the opening round. BKFC describes him as having the ability to balance aggression with technical boxing. Lister seems extremely comfortable fighting at a high tempo and is physically prepared to sustain such an output. Whether or not Bray can keep up remains to be seen.

Mikey Henderson Vs. Matthew Wiwczaryk

Henderson is 3-0 with BKFC and has a massive 77-inch reach. Wiwczaryk is listed at 3-1-1 with a 70-inch range. And that reach advantage comes in handy for Genderson. Henderson has won Liam Hutchinson, Benjamin Lowe and Liam Dooleywhose debut lasted five rounds before winning a decision. While he may want to always use his range to keep the enemy at bay, eventually he has to get in and make it personal.

Karl Thompson vs Andy Thornton

It’s a classic seasoned champion vs. dangerous undefeated challenger matchup. Thompson is 4-1 in BKFC and holds the Cruiserweight Championship. Thornton is undefeated at 2-0. Thompson is an unusual bare-knuckle fighter in that he has often been outmatched statistically, but still finds ways to land fight-ending shots. And if you’re fighting bare-knuckle, one clean punch is enough.

Luke Vaughan Vs. Bartlomiej Krol

This is one of the clearest experience mismatches on the map. That’s because Vaughan is making his BKFC debut, while Krol is 5-2 and has repeatedly struggled for promotion. Vaughan also has the size and reach advantage, so all signs point to him winning, especially if he can make it a long-range boxing match. However, Krol has experience and that will be a big factor.

Ste Wallwork vs. Leigh Cohoon

This is potentially one of the hottest fights on this card. Wallwork is making his BKFC debut but arrives with a 2-0 barebones record, both wins coming by way of knockout. That’s why he shouldn’t be treated as an ordinary advertising debutant. Cohoon brings significantly more experience to BKFC. He is very aggressive, powerful and relentless, with a background in both MMA and bare knuckle boxing. He gets a third round TKO of George Thorpe.

Tyrone Hamer vs. Liam Dooley

Hamer is making his combat sports debut with BKFC and stands around 6’1″ with a 72″ reach. Dooley is 1-1 with BKFC and stands around 5’10 with a 69” reach. The physical dimensions are intriguing. He’s taller and has a three-inch reach advantage, but that doesn’t always equate to wins. Dooley has already experienced BKFC competition. Experience is important, especially if you don’t understand the rules, but understand the pain involved.

Luke Bassnett vs Darren Willans

Both fighters are making their BKFC debuts, so they don’t have a ton of tape on them, making this one of the toughest fights on the card projected from historical data. In the end, it comes down to whoever has the better game plan, better technique and sheer power to get the job done. While they may not be too well known in the space yet, this is their chance to make a name for themselves.

Benjamin Lowe vs. Dan McGraff

Lowe is 0-2 in BKFC and McGraffin is 4-3. Therefore, Lowe needs a win in the worst way to avoid a third straight loss. Lowe usually has the height and reach advantage, but has been unable to translate that into wins. This is an important fight for him because he will be fighting someone with significantly more experience in the grind. McGraffin has competed in bare-knuckles outside of BKFC and has a significant first-round break over Daniel Lerwell. He is experienced enough to understand how to fight when the opponent has a physical advantage, which in this case Lowe has.

At the joint main event David Mundell and Jack Cullen by knockout in the middleweight title fight. Mundell is the reigning BKFC Middleweight Champion and carries a 10-2 BKFC record. He is a former MMA fighter who has become one of the most successful strikers in BKFC. Cullen has a significant background in professional boxing, having earned a 22-6-1 record with 10 knockouts before picking up the knockout victory. There’s plenty of fighting action that should keep you busy all day. This includes not only BKFC, but UFC Vegas 121 and the Misfits Boxing event (more on that here and here).

205 pounds: Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero (betting odds here)

175 pounds: David Mundell vs. Jack Cullen

175 pounds: Gaz Corran vs. Mac Bygraves
205 pounds: Karl Thompson vs. Andy Thornton
175 pounds: Joe Lister vs. Harry Bray
165 pounds: Mikey Henderson vs. Matthew Wiwczaryk
145 pounds: Stew Martin vs. Joshy Williams
165 pounds: Luke Vaughan vs. Bartlomiej Krol
175 pounds: Ste Wallwork vs. Leigh Cohoon

175 pounds: Benjamin Lowe vs. and McGraffin
165 pounds: Tyrone Hamer vs. Liam Dooley
165 pounds: Luke Bassnett vs. Darren Willans