Darren Till has signed with BKFC, crediting Mike Perry as a significant factor in his decision to join the bare-knuckle boxing promotion. The former UFC welterweight contender will now compete under the BKFC banner alongside Perry, who has become one of the organization's most prominent fighters.
Darren Till has officially signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, with the former UFC welterweight contender pointing to Mike Perry as a key reason he chose to make the move to the bare-knuckle promotion.
Till, 33, arrives at BKFC with a professional MMA record of 18-5-1. The Liverpool-born southpaw, who stands six feet tall with a 74-inch reach, built his reputation as one of the most dangerous strikers in the welterweight division during his time in the UFC. He lands 2.3 significant strikes per minute at a 46 percent accuracy rate, a measured output that reflects a calculated, technical approach to standup combat.
Perry, 34, has established himself as one of BKFC's marquee names since departing the UFC, and it is his presence within the organization that Till credits as a significant draw. Known as "Platinum," the American carries a 14-8-0 MMA record and brings a relentless offensive output, landing 4.32 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy. Standing five feet ten inches with a 71-inch reach, Perry has proven that his aggressive, pressure-heavy style translates effectively to the bare-knuckle format.
Why it matters
- Till's signing adds a recognizable international name to BKFC's roster and strengthens the promotion's global profile
- The pairing of Till and Perry under the same banner creates potential future matchup interest between two striker-first competitors
- Till's southpaw technical striking contrasts sharply with Perry's high-volume aggression, making any eventual meeting a compelling stylistic clash
- Both fighters carry strong name value from their UFC careers, lending the promotion additional mainstream credibility
