BKFC 94: Till vs. Romero Final Press Conference Highlights

Manchester, UK (September 24, 2026) – Ahead of BKFC 94 this Saturday, September 26, at the AO Arena, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) held its final press conference in Manchester. BKFC Founder and President David Feldman hosted the event.

The main event pits international combat stars Darren ‘The Gorilla’ Till (1-0) of Liverpool, England, against Yoel ‘Soldier of God’ Romero (1-0) of Miami, FL.

BKFC 94's 12-fight card also includes a co-featured bout for the BKFC Middleweight World Championship. Champion David ‘The Redneck’ Mundell (10-2) from Dunedin, FL, faces UK professional boxing talent Jack ‘The Meat Cleaver’ Cullen (2-0).

Additional fights include Gaz ‘The Crusher’ Corran (2-0) against Mac ‘The Attack’ Bygraves (2-0) for the BKFC UK Middleweight Title, and BKFC UK Cruiserweight Champion Karl ‘The Wasp’ Thompson (4-1) from Sedgefield, UK, defending his title against Andy Thornton (1-0).

Fighter Quotes from the Press Conference:

David Feldman – BKFC Founder/President

“On Saturday night, here at the AO Arena, BKFC will make its biggest announcement yet. Stay tuned. It will shock the world, I promise.”

“We're trending amazingly for pay-per-view sales on DAZN, and our media is at an all-time high. Thank you, Manchester, and thank you, warriors, for making this possible.”

“The people here are real fans. They want to see fights and violence, which is what BKFC delivers. We’ve become a staple in UK combat sports thanks to them.”

Darren “The Gorilla” Till – International Combat Sports Superstar

“This is a big challenge, but I’ve never feared any man. Real fighters face anyone, anytime, anywhere – I’ve shown that. Yoel is a beast people avoid, but this proves I’ll fight anyone. Expect pure violence Saturday night. This is the purest form of fighting, like gladiators from 2,000 years ago.”

Yoel “Soldier of God” Romero – Olympic Silver Medalist, International Combat Sports Superstar

“My philosophy is the same for this fight; we are blessed to be here. The talking is over; it’s time to show what we’re made of.”

“God bless everyone, and I hope you all enjoy Saturday.”

David “The Redneck” Mundell – BKFC Middleweight World Champion

“The belt is coming home with me.”

“I’ll do my thing, move forward, land my hands, and win.”

Jack “Little Lever’s Meat Cleaver” Cullen – BKFC Middleweight World Title Challenger

“This is a big challenge, and I’m here to take it.”

Gaz “The Crusher” Corran – BKFC UK Middleweight Title Challenger

“It will be a win, no matter what. Expect pure violence from me, and my opponent. This should be Fight of the Night.”

Mac “The Attack” Bygraves – BKFC UK Middleweight Title Challenger

“Gaz is tough and hits hard, but I’ve worked too hard for this not to go my way. I’m too clinical. Get your checkbook out; I want a big payday next time.”

Karl “The Wasp” Thompson – BKFC UK Cruiserweight Champion

“There’s mutual respect, but I’ve trained relentlessly and am in the best shape ever. Whether it’s one round or five, it will be a brilliant fight and go to plan. I’m eager for the fun part.”

Andy Thornton – BKFC UK Cruiserweight Title Challenger

“When you hit glass, it shatters. That’s what happens Saturday. I have no ill will, but he’s going to sleep.”

Fighter Backgrounds:

Darren Till enters BKFC after a successful MMA career (18-5) and three pro boxing wins, debuting with a first-round KO of Aaron Chalmers at BKFC Birmingham on May 30, 2026.

Yoel Romero, an Olympic Silver Medalist in MMA for Cuba, joins BKFC with extensive UFC and Bellator experience (17-7, 14 KOs). He debuted in BKFC with a second-round stoppage of Theo Doukas at BKFC Hollywood on September 12, 2025.

David Mundell has defended his BKFC Middleweight World Title four times since winning it on December 3, 2022, against top contenders.

Jack Cullen transitioned to BKFC after a professional boxing career (22-6-1, 10 KOs), securing a first-round stoppage in his BKFC debut on March 29, 2025, followed by a second-round KO on March 14, 2026.

Gaz Corran made a swift impact in BKFC with two first-round knockouts.

Mac Bygraves earned dominant decision wins in his BKFC appearances.