Fight sports activities star Darren Until is heading to bare-knuckle boxing.
Naked Knuckle Preventing Championship (BKFC) introduced that the previous UFC title challenger has signed a multi-fight promotional contract, together with his debut scheduled for Could 30 at BKFC-90 on the Utilita Area Birmingham in Birmingham, England.
The occasion marks a significant addition to BKFC’s rising roster because the promotion continues increasing throughout the UK.
BKFC Founder David Feldman Welcomes Until
BKFC founder and president David Feldman mentioned the signing has been within the works and believes the timing is good for Until to enter the bare-knuckle ring.
“Darren and I’ve been speaking and the timing is ideal for him to make his BKFC debut,” Feldman mentioned. “I’ve watched Darren compete for the previous few years and he’s an incredible and thrilling addition to our workforce.”
Feldman additionally emphasised the promotion’s continued progress within the UK.
“We’re increasing quickly in the UK; BKFC-90 is a big occasion and the right place for Darren to make his BKFC debut.”
Until Guarantees Violence Forward of BKFC Debut
Until didn’t maintain again when discussing his transfer to BKFC.
“I’m very happy to be signing with the BKFC. It’s an incredible promotion! F*** everybody on this roster, I’m coming to be the face of violence. Nobody can beat me.”
The middleweight bout on Could 30 will characteristic Until towards an opponent but to be introduced.
Until’s Fight Sports activities Resume
A local of Liverpool, England, the 33-year-old Until constructed his popularity in combined martial arts whereas competing within the Final Preventing Championship.
He compiled knowledgeable MMA file of 18-5 with 10 knockouts and earned three “Combat of the Night time” bonuses throughout his UFC profession.
Until has additionally remained lively in skilled boxing. On August 30, 2025, he scored a knockout victory over former BKFC fighter Luke Rockhold. He additionally holds boxing wins towards Darren Stewart and Anthony Taylor.
BKFC-90 Headlined by Interim Title Combat
BKFC-90 shall be topped by a beforehand introduced interim championship bout.
Common British fighter Connor Tierney will face rival Rico Franco for the BKFC Interim Welterweight World Title.
Tierney, often known as the “Brum City Bomber,” enters the struggle with a 9-2 file, whereas Franco carries a 10-3 file into the extremely anticipated showdown.
With Until’s debut added to the lineup, BKFC-90 is shaping up as one of many promotion’s largest occasions in the UK.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, and Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and can also be a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer. He’s additionally the principle photographer for the 4CornersMafia Automobile Membership.
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