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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Will Castle

Darren Till on his love for extreme violence, the UFC’s ‘fall-off’ and fighting Conor McGregor

Eight years on from that star-making performance against Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson at the Echo Arena, Darren Till still wants everyone and anyone. And he’s still not scared.

He’s been a UFC title contender, a Misfits boxer; now Till is adding a somewhat barbarous string to his martial arts bow. “The Gorilla” has penned a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), the promotion that is part-owned by Conor McGregor. By design, it is among the most brutal and violent combat sports out there.

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