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BKFC star reveals diagnosis after suffering horrific jaw injury on the undercard of Till vs Romero

Ste Wallwork has issued a statement following his devastating defeat at BKFC 94. The 40-year-old hometown favorite made his promotional debut in front of 15,894…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 1:25 PM
BKFC star reveals diagnosis after suffering horrific jaw injury on the undercard of Till vs Romero
Key Things to Know
  • Ste Wallwork revealed he suffered a ruptured blood vessel in his jaw during his bout at BKFC 94.
  • A ringside doctor stopped Wallwork's fight against Leigh Cahoon at the end of the second round.
  • Wallwork stated on Facebook that he wanted to continue fighting but accepted the ringside physician's decision.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ste Wallwork revealed his medical diagnosis following a doctor-stoppage defeat against Leigh Cahoon at BKFC 94 at the AO Arena in Manchester. Wallwork's promotional debut ended after two rounds when a ringside physician intervened due to significant swelling and cuts on his face. The bout took place on the undercard of Darren Till's victory over Yoel Romero.

In a statement shared to Facebook on Sunday, the 40-year-old explained that he suffered a ruptured vessel in his jaw which caused the extreme swelling. Wallwork stated that while he wanted to continue fighting, he accepted the doctor's stoppage, congratulated Cahoon, and plans to return after a few days of rest.

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