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Yes, Yoel Romero knows that people find him ‘scary.’ But that’s their problem, he says

At 49, Yoel Romero is still a menacing figure even in the hard-nosed world of bare-knuckle boxing. It's a quality that comes naturally to him, even if he doesn't entirely understand it.

By Ben Fowlkes · Yahoo

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 7:04 PM

Key Things to Know

Yoel Romero faces Darren Till in the BKFC 94 main event in Manchester, England.
The 205-pound bare-knuckle bout features both former UFC competitors.
Romero continues his combat sports career at 49 years old.

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Former UFC star Yoel Romero is set to fight Darren Till in a bare-knuckle boxing match at BKFC 94. The event is scheduled to take place at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, featuring Romero and Till in a 205-pound main event clash.

At 49 years old, Romero enters the contest aware of his intimidating reputation among opponents and observers. The card will be broadcast on DAZN and BKFC+, featuring additional bouts including a co-main event between David Mundell and Jack Cullen.

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Yes, Yoel Romero knows that people find him ‘scary.’ But that’s their problem, he says

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