Darren Till has finally secured a championship, claiming the inaugural MFB bridgerweight title. While it isn’t a UFC belt, the win carries considerable significance, particularly as he faced former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. In a six-round bout, Rockhold made his boxing debut, while Till brought far more ring experience.
Ultimately, the contest concluded in the third round when, at the 1:08 mark, 32-year-old ‘The Gorilla’ knocked out the veteran Rockhold. The finish extended Till’s professional boxing record to 3-0 and marked his first win under the Misfits Boxing banner, a promotion that has blurred the lines between traditional combat sports and crossover entertainment. Calculated risk has defined coming off his victory over Darren Stewart last year and sacrifice. After co