Till vs. Romero: Bare-Knuckle Clash in Manchester
Bare-knuckle fighting is built on spectacle, and BKFC 94 is leaning hard into it. On Saturday, Sept. 29, 2026, Manchester Arena will stage one of the most intriguing crossover clashes the promotion has put together: Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero at 205 pounds.
The main card, streaming on DAZN and BKFC+ from 2 p.m. ET, drops two of combat sports’ most combustible personalities into a ring with no gloves and very few places to hide.
Till, the outspoken Liverpudlian who made his name in MMA with sharp southpaw striking and swagger to match, steps into a new chapter. Across from him stands Romero, the Cuban powerhouse whose highlight reel is stitched together with sudden, violent finishes and impossible bursts of athleticism. Styles clash. So do eras. One man trying to reinvent himself, the other refusing to fade quietly.
Manchester has seen big nights before. This one promises chaos.
Co-Main Event: Mundell Meets Cullen at 175
Just beneath the headline act, the co-main event at 175 lbs. pairs David Mundell with Jack Cullen, a matchup that should keep the tempo high.
Mundell brings the kind of pressure that tests resolve as much as skill. Cullen, long and rangy, knows his way around a firefight and will look to make his physical advantages count in the tight confines of the BKFC ring. If Till–Romero is about star power, Mundell–Cullen is about grit and output, the kind of bout that can steal a show if either man finds rhythm early.
Main Card Depth: Local Pride, Heavy Hands
BKFC 94 isn’t leaning on the main event alone. The rest of the main card is stacked with regional flavor and dangerous punchers, the backbone of any good bare-knuckle bill.
At 175 lbs., Gaz Corran takes on Mac Bygraves in what shapes up as a test of composure under fire. Corran’s aggression will meet Bygraves’ resolve, and in bare-knuckle, that equation rarely needs long to solve itself.
The 205-lb. division gets another showcase when Karl Thompson faces Andy Thornton. With the Till–Romero headliner looming, Thompson and Thornton have every incentive to make a statement of their own among the bigger men on the roster.
Back at 175 lbs., Joe Lister squares off with Harry Bray, another matchup that should play well to a Manchester crowd that appreciates honest, front-foot fighting. At 165 lbs., Mikey Henderson meets Matthew Wiwczaryk, a clash that could turn frantic if both choose volume over caution.
Featherweight-sized but with bare-knuckle intent, Stew Martin and Joshy Williams collide at 145 lbs., a division where speed and accuracy often decide things before the judges are needed. At 165 lbs., Luke Vaughan faces Bartlomiej Krol, while Ste Wallwork vs. Leigh Cohoon at 175 lbs. rounds out a main card built to keep the pace brisk and the atmosphere loud.
Free Fights: Early Action, Big Opportunity
Before the main card lights up Manchester Arena, a trio of free fights offers a platform for emerging names to grab attention.
At 175 lbs., Benjamin Lowe meets Dan McGraffin, both men chasing momentum and a foothold in a crowded field. Two bouts at 165 lbs. follow: Tyrone Hamer vs. Liam Dooley, then Luke Bassnett vs. Darren Willans. For these fighters, early-card status is not a limitation; it’s an opening. A brutal finish or a gutsy war can turn a name on the prelims into a must-watch on the next bill.
Till vs. Romero is the hook, the marquee that sells the night. But in bare-knuckle fighting, it’s often the unknown names and unforgiving matchups that leave the deepest marks. When the first bell rings in Manchester, reputations will be on the line, and careers can change with a single clean shot.
